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March 31, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 10 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Duxbury Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Brian E. Glennon, II, Amy M. MacNab, Fernando Guitart, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee
Absent: None
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session for the following purpose: Discussion regarding strategy with respect to litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the...
We go into Executive Session for the following purpose: Discussion regarding strategy with respect to litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town regarding the following matters: Watermark v. Town of Duxbury & RH Benea Cranberry Co Stamper. v. Town of Duxbury Conservation Commission Husk et al. v. Duxbury Board of Health Charles J. Husk v. Wayne Dennison, et al. (Town of Duxbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Building Commissioner) Charles J. Husk v. Michael McGee, et al. (Town of Duxbury Select Board), Duxbury Energy Storage, LLC v. Town of Duxbury, Town of Duxbury Zoning Board of Appeal Town of Duxbury v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hon. Governor Maura Healey, and EOHLC, if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21; and the Selectboard will adjourn immediately after the completion of this Executive Session and re- convene in Open Session on or around 6:30pm. Mr. Glennon, as Chair, declared the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved we go into Executive Session for the following purpose: Discussion regarding strategy with respect to litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town regarding the following matters: Watermark v. Town of Duxbury & RH Benea Cranberry Co Stamper. v. Town of Duxbury Conservation Commission Husk et al. v. Duxbury Board of Health Charles J. Husk v. Wayne Dennison, et al. (Town of Duxbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Building Commissioner) Charles J. Husk v. Michael McGee, et al. (Town of Duxbury Select Board), Duxbury Energy Storage, LLC v. Town of Duxbury, Town of Duxbury Zoning Board of Appeal Town of Duxbury v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hon. Governor Maura Healey, and EOHLC, if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21; and the Selectboard will adjourn immediately after the completion of this Executive Session and re- convene in Open Session on or around 6:30pm. Mr. Glennon, as Chair, declared the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. McGee-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Approve and execute Conservation Restriction #49, from the Town of Duxbury to the Wildlands Trust, Inc., for the property formerly known as the Pink Property, located at 0 Old Cordwood Path and...
That the Selectboard approve and execute Conservation Restriction #49, from the Town of Duxbury to the Wildlands Trust, Inc., for the property formerly known as the Pink Property, located at 0 Old Cordwood Path and consisting of approximately 65+/- Acres, pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approve and execute Conservation Restriction #49, from the Town of Duxbury to the Wildlands Trust, Inc., for the property formerly known as the Pink Property, located at 0 Old Cordwood Path and consisting of approximately 65+/- Acres, pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Approve the School Department's Special Education Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $250,000, as presented
That the Selectboard approves the School Department's Special Education Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $250,000, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approves the School Department's Special Education Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $250,000, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Accept the proposed group health, life and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2025, as presented (or amended)
That the Selectboard accepts the proposed group health, life and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2025, as presented (or amended)
Yes: Fiorini, Guitart, McGeeThe minutes say Amy M. MacNab recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Amy M. MacNab as recused. The minutes say Amy M. MacNab recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Amy M. MacNab as recused. Brian E. Glennon, II and Amy M. MacNab stepped aside (recused) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Selectboard accepts the proposed group health, life and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2025, as presented (or amended). Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 3:0:2 (Mr. Glennon and Ms. MacNab recused).” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Guitart)
Appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term MBTA Communities Working Group Alicia Babcock Appointment 06-30-2026
That the Duxbury Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term MBTA Communities Working Group Alicia Babcock Appointment 06-30-2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Duxbury Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term MBTA Communities Working Group Alicia Babcock Appointment 06-30-2026 Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Approve the 3/24/2025 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed, as presented/amended
To approve the 3/24/2025 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed, as presented/amended
Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: Guitart
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved to approve the 3/24/2025 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed, as presented/amended. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. Guitart abstained).” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Approve the 03/24/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and/or amended
To approve the 03/24/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and/or amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved to approve the 03/24/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and/or amended. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of April
That the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of April. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of April. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of April. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of April. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Adjourn at approximately 9:30pm
To adjourn at approximately 9:30pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved to adjourn at approximately 9:30pm Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Duxbury Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Three Select Board members attended the Coastal Resiliency Task Force meeting at 5:05 p.m.; the only Select Board vote recorded is to adjourn. The board’s regular meeting that evening is listed separately.
Present: Brian E. Glennon, II, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Fernando Guitart
Absent: Amy M. MacNab, Michael McGee
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn at approximately 5:45 pm
To adjourn at approximately 5:45 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved to adjourn at approximately 5:45 pm. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
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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