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Duxbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

August 26, 2024

7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini

Every vote, in order

Grant and approve the 370 Summer Street (DeLorenzo) Conservation Restriction #47 to the Wildlands Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33, as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard vote to grant and approve the 370 Summer Street (DeLorenzo) Conservation Restriction #47 to the Wildlands Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard vote to grant and approve the 370 Summer Street (DeLorenzo) Conservation Restriction #47 to the Wildlands Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33, as presented. Seconded by: Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Selecboard vote to request that the Town Manager include in in his FY26 Budget message the following: A request that each department head prepare two budget scenarios for FY26 specifically: 1)...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selecboard vote to request that the Town Manager include in in his FY26 Budget message the following: A request that each department head prepare two budget scenarios for FY26 specifically: 1) Level Funded Budget: A proposed budget representing FY25 base funding plus a 2.5% increase. 2) Department Requested Budget: A proposed budget reflecting the needs of the department to properly maintain our infrastructure and service levels

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selecboard vote to request that the Town Manager include in in his FY26 Budget message the following: A request that each department head prepare two budget scenarios for FY26 specifically: 1) Level Funded Budget: A proposed budget representing FY25 base funding plus a 2.5% increase. 2) Department Requested Budget: A proposed budget reflecting the needs of the department to properly maintain our infrastructure and service levels. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote:4-0-0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

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

Appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Historical Commission Graham Nelson Appointment 06-30-2027 Resignations: Open Space Committee...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Historical Commission Graham Nelson Appointment 06-30-2027 Resignations: Open Space Committee Richard Holmes Resignation

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Historical Commission Graham Nelson Appointment 06-30-2027 Resignations: Open Space Committee Richard Holmes Resignation Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

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

Grant to Mr. Matthew Bensman: permission to hold a Beach Mass and Cookout event on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm located at Duxbury Beach - Resident Lot Bay Side, contingent...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That Mr. Matthew Bensman, as the Director of Family Faith Formation at Holy Family Catholic Church, is granted permission to hold a Beach Mass and Cookout event on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm located at Duxbury Beach - Resident Lot Bay Side, contingent upon the conditions of the permit

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Mr. Matthew Bensman, as the Director of Family Faith Formation at Holy Family Catholic Church, is granted permission to hold a Beach Mass and Cookout event on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm located at Duxbury Beach - Resident Lot Bay Side, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

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

Approve the 4/1/24 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the 4/1/24 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended

The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Fernando Guitart (abstained), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved to approve the 4/1/24 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. Guitart - absent).” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

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

Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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

The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Fernando Guitart (abstained), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.

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 September. Regulations as attached. (Please see attachment B & C) 2. The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of September. Regulations attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. Guitart - absent).” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

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

Adjourn at approximately 8:15pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at approximately 8:15pm

The minutes list Amy M. MacNab as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. MacNab moved to adjourn at approximately 8:15pm. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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