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Duxbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 24, 2024

15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Michael McGee, Amy M. MacNab, Brian E. Glennon, II, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Fernando Guitart

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture License transfer from William McCormick to Andy Puopolo

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard open the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture License transfer from William McCormick to Andy Puopolo

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard open the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture License transfer from William McCormick to Andy Puopolo. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the transfer of license from William McCormick to Andy Puopolo, 131 Chestnut Street, for Aquaculture lease #NAE-2008-1289, for 3 years, pending all federal, state and local reviews and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard approve the transfer of license from William McCormick to Andy Puopolo, 131 Chestnut Street, for Aquaculture lease #NAE-2008-1289, for 3 years, pending all federal, state and local reviews and approvals

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard approve the transfer of license from William McCormick to Andy Puopolo, 131 Chestnut Street, for Aquaculture lease #NAE-2008-1289, for 3 years, pending all federal, state and local reviews and approvals. Seconded by Mr, Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the advertised public hearing for the Aquaculture lease transfer regarding: Andy Puopolo

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard close the advertised public hearing for the Aquaculture lease transfer regarding: Andy Puopolo

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard close the advertised public hearing for the Aquaculture lease transfer regarding: Andy Puopolo. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward. Seconded by Mr. Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for: Water Department - Fire Service Line Connection Fees

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Water & Sewer Commissioners open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for: Water Department - Fire Service Line Connection Fees

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Water & Sewer Commissioners open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for: Water Department - Fire Service Line Connection Fees Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Water Department fees as presented and as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Committee with new fees starting effective July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Water & Sewer Commissioners approve the Water Department fees as presented and as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Committee with new fees starting effective July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. Glennon moved that the Water & Sewer Commissioners approve the Water Department fees as presented and as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Committee with new fees starting effective July 1, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr, Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Water & Sewer Commissioners close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Water & Sewer Commissioners close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn their meeting and re-convene as the Selectboard

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Water & Sewer Commissioners adjourn their meeting and re-convene as the Selectboard

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Water & Sewer Commissioners adjourn their meeting and re-convene as the Selectboard. Seconded by Mr. Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,000,000

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,000,000

From the minutes

“Mr, Glennon moved that the Selectboard execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,000,000. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Economic Advisory Committee Scott Casagrande Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Hall's Corner Working...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Economic Advisory Committee Scott Casagrande Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Hall's Corner Working Group Emmett Sheehan (ZBA Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Wayne Dennison (PB Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Highway Safety Committee Fred Von Bargen Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sheila Sgarzi, DPW Director Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sgt. Chris Mori, PD Rep Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Ofc. Matthew Kent, PD Rep Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Local Historical District Commission Bruce Rutter (BOR Rep) Appointment 06-30-2027 MBTA Communities Working Group Philip Thorn (ZBA Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Municipal Commission on Disability Jeannie Horne Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Nancy Shine Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Nuclear Advisory Committee Nancy Landgren Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Thomas Nee Re-Appointment 06-30-2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Economic Advisory Committee Scott Casagrande Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Hall's Corner Working Group Emmett Sheehan (ZBA Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Wayne Dennison (PB Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Highway Safety Committee Fred Von Bargen Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sheila Sgarzi, DPW Director Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sgt. Chris Mori, PD Rep Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Ofc. Matthew Kent, PD Rep Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Local Historical District Commission Bruce Rutter (BOR Rep) Appointment 06-30-2027 MBTA Communities Working Group Philip Thorn (ZBA Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Municipal Commission on Disability Jeannie Horne Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Nancy Shine Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Nuclear Advisory Committee Nancy Landgren Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Thomas Nee Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

That Ms. Danni Viafore, as a representative of the Duxbury Writers Society, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Open Mic Night, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6:00pm -~ 9:00pm, at...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That That Ms. Danni Viafore, as a representative of the Duxbury Writers Society, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Open Mic Night, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6:00pm -~ 9:00pm, at the King Caesar House - Barn, 120 King Caesar Road, and contingent upon the conditions of the license

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that That Ms. Danni Viafore, as a representative of the Duxbury Writers Society, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Open Mic Night, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6:00pm -~ 9:00pm, at the King Caesar House - Barn, 120 King Caesar Road, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Allison Cowen (Duxbury Art Complex Museum): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Reception on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum,...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Allison Cowen, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Reception on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, and contingent upon the conditions of the license

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Ms. Allison Cowen, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Reception on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Grant to Mr. Shane O'Halloran and Mr. Peter Gonzalez (ATS Production): permission to hold filming sessions the week of July 15 as follows: hold date Monday, July 15; prep date Tuesday, July 16,...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That Mr. Shane O'Halloran and Mr. Peter Gonzalez, Location Managers, and as representatives of ATS Production, LLC and the film At The Sea, who are filming scenes off the west end of Powder Point Bridge and the west end parking lot, are granted permission to hold filming sessions the week of July 15 as follows: hold date Monday, July 15; prep date Tuesday, July 16, 2024; filming dates Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18; strike date Friday, July 19, 2024, subject to the conditions of the permit

Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, Guitart, MacNabNo: McGee

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Mr. Shane O'Halloran and Mr. Peter Gonzalez, Location Managers, and as representatives of ATS Production, LLC and the film At The Sea, who are filming scenes off the west end of Powder Point Bridge and the west end parking lot, are granted permission to hold filming sessions the week of July 15 as follows: hold date Monday, July 15; prep date Tuesday, July 16, 2024; filming dates Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18; strike date Friday, July 19, 2024, subject to the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:1:0 (Mr. McGee voted nay).” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of July

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of July. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of July. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of July. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of July. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn at approximately 10:50pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at approximately 10:50pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved to adjourn at approximately 10:50pm. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini VOTE, 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

From the Duxbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from The Local Seen (Duxbury’s local cable) candidate videos (Amy MacNab 2022; Fernando Guitart and Cynthia Ladd Fiorini 2024; Brian Glennon and Michael McGee 2026). Former members show initials.

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