April 7, 2025

“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard accept with heartfelt appreciation The Doris A. Kellar Revocable Trust's generous donation of $25,000 each to the Duxbury Police Department, Fire Department, and Library, and to authorize the Town Manager, René Read, to execute the Receipt and Release as approved by Town Counsel. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approve the Aquaculture License renewal for Scott Doyle, 149 Abrams Hill, for Aquaculture license #0117 for 10 years pending all Federal, State and local reviews and approvals. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms, Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. McGee-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart that the Selectboard approve the Aquaculture License renewal for Brad Doyle, 228 Bay Rd, for Aquaculture license #9856-8 for 10 years pending all Federal, State and local reviews and approvals. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye,; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms, Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. McGee-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard authorize the order install one (1) jointly owned pole numbered P396S on the southwest side of Lincoln Street at a point approximately three hundred and sixty (360) feet northeast from the intersection of Congress Street and approximately twenty-nine (29) feet west from existing pole P396, along with the conditions presented by Sheila Sgarzi, Director of Public Works, and that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved with regard to the proposed lease by the Town of Duxbury of land owned by the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., consisting of approximately 66 acres and including any improvements thereon, and located at and described as: all the land and interests in the land in the towns of Duxbury and Plymouth called Duxbury Beach owned by the Reservation south of a line running approximately east to west along the northerly edge of the northerly parking area at the east end of Powder Point Bridge and north of the entrance to Gurnet/Saquish, subject to continuation of the Massachusetts Audubon Society migratory shorebird refuge at High Pines, and excluding the land at High Pines now or formerly leased to Patrick J. Cudmore, I move that advertising concerning this lease will not benefit the Town's interests because of the unique qualities or location of the property needed by the Town, such land satisfying the Town's unique requirements in the following manner: the property is located immediately adjacent to, and comprises part of, Duxbury Beach and provides access to the Beach; similar access to the Beach is not possible from other locations as the result of the local geography and environmental limitations in the area; and the parcel provides much needed parking for and access to the beach for members of the public. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard renew the General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park II for the year 2025, subject to Town inspections, the receipt of all renewal paperwork and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard accept and ratify, effective as of April 1, 2025, the following: 1) Transition to Quarterly Billing; 2) Water Rates as shown in Table 11 on Page 33 of the Final Report; and 3) Sewer Rates as shown in Table 15 on Page 38 of the Final Report, as accepted and approved by the Water & Sewer Commissioners on March 24, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard adopt the Selectboard Goals 2025, as presented and amended. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard adopt the Statement in Support of Employees and Volunteers, as amended. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that Ms. Audrey Chor, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the Duxbury Music Festival Spring Preview Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory ~ Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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