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13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian E. Glennon, II, Amy M. MacNab, Fernando Guitart, Michael McGee
Absent: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini
Authorize the order for the installation of five (5) Pull boxes and 1,369' +/- of 1-2" conduit on Birch Street, Roundtree Drive and Treetop Lane, as presented, along with the conditions presented...
That the Selectboard authorize the order for the installation of five (5) Pull boxes and 1,369' +/- of 1-2" conduit on Birch Street, Roundtree Drive and Treetop Lane, as presented, along with the conditions presented by Sheila Sgarzi, Director of Public Works, and that 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
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard authorize the order for the installation of five (5) Pull boxes and 1,369' +/- of 1-2" conduit on Birch Street, Roundtree Drive and Treetop Lane, as presented, along with the conditions presented by Sheila Sgarzi, Director of Public Works, and that 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. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Declare as surplus the following: - 2011 Chevrolet Silverado VIN #1GCNKPE05BZ394689 (DPW) - 2007 Ford Econovan VIN #1FTSS34L67DA63874 (DPW) - 2014 Ford Explorer VIN #1FM5K8AR0EGA50189 (Cemetery)...
That the Selectboard declare as surplus the following: - 2011 Chevrolet Silverado VIN #1GCNKPE05BZ394689 (DPW) - 2007 Ford Econovan VIN #1FTSS34L67DA63874 (DPW) - 2014 Ford Explorer VIN #1FM5K8AR0EGA50189 (Cemetery) in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold, auctioned or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. c.30b and the Town's rules and regulations, with proceeds to go to the General Fund
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard declare as surplus the following: - 2011 Chevrolet Silverado VIN #1GCNKPE05BZ394689 (DPW) - 2007 Ford Econovan VIN #1FTSS34L67DA63874 (DPW) - 2014 Ford Explorer VIN #1FM5K8AR0EGA50189 (Cemetery) in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold, auctioned or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. c.30b and the Town's rules and regulations, with proceeds to go to the General Fund. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Adopt the results of the aggregated evaluation document as presented
That the Selectboard adopt the results of the aggregated evaluation document as presented
Yes: Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNab
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard adopt the results of the aggregated evaluation document as presented. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 3:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained).” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Accept the mutually defined and prioritized goals as presented
That the Selectboard accept the mutually defined and prioritized goals as presented
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard accept the mutually defined and prioritized goals as presented. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Accept the compensation change for René Read, Town Manager, commencing July 1, 2025
That the Selectboard accept the compensation change for René Read, Town Manager, commencing July 1, 2025
Yes: Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNab
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard accept the compensation change for René Read, Town Manager, commencing July 1, 2025. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 3:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained).” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Appoint/re-appoint the following: Board/Committee Appointment/Re- Term Term appointment/Resignation Expiration Audit Committee Alan Hoban, Fin Com Rep
That the Selectboard appoint/re-appoint the following: Board/Committee Appointment/Re- Term Term appointment/Resignation Expiration Audit Committee Alan Hoban, Fin Com Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Friend S. Weiler, Sr., Fin Com Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Vincent Walsh, Fiscal Advisory Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Cultural Council Mary Coogan Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs (T2) Therese DiMuzio Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs (T2) Mandy Fariello Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs (T2) DEI Committee Matthew Gambino, School Comm Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Martha Dennison, Library Bd of Trustees Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Dr. Danielle Klingaman, Superintendent Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Jeannie Horne, HR Director Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Joanne Moore, COA Director Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Jennifer Turcotte, Planning Board Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Friend Weiler, Jr. Police Representative Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Meg Jordon, Interfaith Council Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Caitlan Sheehan, Teacher Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Fernando Guitart, Selectboard Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Karen Wong, At-Large Member Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Mark Prince, At-Large Member Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust Fernando Guitart - SB Voting Member Re-appointment 6/30/2027 2yrs Duxbury Bay Management Commission Jackson S. Kent, Jr. Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs Fence Viewers Jeff Chandler Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Pri
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard appoint/re-appoint the following: Board/Committee Appointment/Re- Term Term appointment/Resignation Expiration Audit Committee Alan Hoban, Fin Com Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Friend S. Weiler, Sr., Fin Com Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Vincent Walsh, Fiscal Advisory Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Cultural Council Mary Coogan Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs (T2) Therese DiMuzio Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs (T2) Mandy Fariello Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs (T2) DEI Committee Matthew Gambino, School Comm Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Martha Dennison, Library Bd of Trustees Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Dr. Danielle Klingaman, Superintendent Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Jeannie Horne, HR Director Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Joanne Moore, COA Director Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Jennifer Turcotte, Planning Board Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Friend Weiler, Jr. Police Representative Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Meg Jordon, Interfaith Council Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Caitlan Sheehan, Teacher Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Fernando Guitart, Selectboard Rep. Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Karen Wong, At-Large Member Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Mark Prince, At-Large Member Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust Fernando Guitart - SB Voting Member Re-appointment 6/30/2027 2yrs Duxbury Bay Management Commission Jackson S. Kent, Jr. Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs Fence Viewers Jeff Chandler Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Priscilla Lawn Chandler Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Hall's Corner Working Group Wayne Dennison, Planning Bd Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Thomas Dacey Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Emily Partain Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Kathy Cross Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Lester Lloyd Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Emmett Sheehan, ZBA Rep Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Historical Commission Edward Mayo Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs MBTA Advisory Board Brian E. Glennon, II Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) Matthew Heins, Planning Representative Delegate Appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs Allison Shane, Alternate Planning Rep Alternate Delegate 6/30/2027 3yrs* Appointment (*to keep terms staggered this term expires in 2027) Registrar of Voters Susan C. Kelley, Town Clerk Re-appointment 4/1/2028 3yr Shellfish Advisory Committee Al Hoban Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs John McCluskey Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs Kenneth McKim Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs Jake Emerson, Ex Officio Re-appointment 6/30/2026 1yr South Shore Recycling Cooperative Norm Smith, DPW Highway Re-appointment 6/30/2028 3yrs Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Grant to Ms. Cris Luttazi (Duxbury Beach Reservation): a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold their DBR Beach Ball 2025 on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Caterer's Parking Lot - Duxbury Beach...
That Ms. Cris Luttazi, Executive Director and as a representative of the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold their DBR Beach Ball 2025 on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Caterer's Parking Lot - Duxbury Beach Park, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., subject to the conditions of the license
“Mr. Guitart moved that Ms. Cris Luttazi, Executive Director and as a representative of the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold their DBR Beach Ball 2025 on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Caterer's Parking Lot - Duxbury Beach Park, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Grant to Mr. Paul Brogna (Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Golf Tournament Reception on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10...
That Mr. Paul Brogna, as a representative of the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Golf Tournament Reception on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, from 4:00PM - 8:00PM, subject to the conditions of the license
“Mr. Guitart moved that Mr. Paul Brogna, as a representative of the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Golf Tournament Reception on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, from 4:00PM - 8:00PM, subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Grant to Ms. Constance Ennis (Duxbury Yacht Club): a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold their 150th Anniversary Gala Celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at a private residence located...
That Ms. Constance Ennis, as a representative of the Duxbury Yacht Club, is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold their 150th Anniversary Gala Celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at a private residence located at 160 Powder Point Avenue, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., contingent upon the conditions of the license
“Mr. Guitart moved that Ms. Constance Ennis, as a representative of the Duxbury Yacht Club, is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold their 150th Anniversary Gala Celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at a private residence located at 160 Powder Point Avenue, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Grant to Mr. Peter Nappellio (Duxbury Rotary Club): permission to hold their Annual Duck Race on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (approx.) in Blue Fish River at Blue Fish River...
That Mr. Peter Nappellio, as representative of the Duxbury Rotary Club, is granted permission to hold their Annual Duck Race on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (approx.) in Blue Fish River at Blue Fish River Bridge located on Washington Street, contingent upon the conditions of the permit
“Mr. Guitart moved that Mr. Peter Nappellio, as representative of the Duxbury Rotary Club, is granted permission to hold their Annual Duck Race on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (approx.) in Blue Fish River at Blue Fish River Bridge located on Washington Street, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Approve the 07/14/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended. (Ms. MacNab to abstain please as she was not present)
To approve the 07/14/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended. (Ms. MacNab to abstain please as she was not present)
Yes: Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNabThe motion text says "(Ms. MacNab to abstain please as she was not present)" at the July 14, 2025 meeting; the minutes also list Ms. MacNab as the seconder. The count is 3:0:1.
“Mr. Guitart moved to approve the 07/14/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended. (Ms. MacNab to abstain please as she was not present) Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 3:0:1.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of AUGUST. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial...
That the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of AUGUST. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of AUGUST. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of AUGUST. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of AUGUST. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Adjourn at approximately 8:50 pm
To adjourn at approximately 8:50 pm
“Mr. Guitart moved to adjourn at approximately 8:50 pm. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
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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