MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Brian E. Glennon, II, Fernando Guitart, Michael McGee, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini
Absent: Amy M. MacNab
Every vote, in order
Open the adve1iised public hearing for review and approval of Aquaculture License transfer from Peter Prime to Christopher Burns
That the Selectboard opens the adve1iised public hearing for review and approval of Aquaculture License transfer from Peter Prime to Christopher Burns
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard opens the adve1iised public hearing for review and approval of Aquaculture License transfer from Peter Prime to Christopher Burns. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye,· Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye,· and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Approve the transfer of license to Christopher Burns, 378 Winter Street, for Aquaculture lease Nos. 7949-01, 7949-02, and 7949-03, for 3 years, pending all fede1;al, state and local reviews and...
That the Selectboard approves the transfer of license to Christopher Burns, 378 Winter Street, for Aquaculture lease Nos. 7949-01, 7949-02, and 7949-03, for 3 years, pending all fede1;al, state and local reviews and approvals
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approves the transfer of license to Christopher Burns, 378 Winter Street, for Aquaculture lease Nos. 7949-01, 7949-02, and 7949-03, for 3 years, pending all fede1;al, state and local reviews and approvals. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye·, Mr. McGee-Aye,· and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Close the advertised public hearing for the Aquaculture lease transfer regarding: Christopher Burns
That the Selectboard closes the advertised public hearing for the Aquaculture lease transfer regarding: Christopher Burns
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard closes the advertised public hearing for the Aquaculture lease transfer regarding: Christopher Burns. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; JI/Jr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Appoint or re-appoint the following: Appointment/Re- Term Board/Committee appointment/Resignation Expiration Term Council on Aging Susan Hoover Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Penny Herlihy...
That the Duxbury Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Appointment/Re- Term Board/Committee appointment/Resignation Expiration Term Council on Aging Susan Hoover Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Penny Herlihy Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs John Burke Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Lynne Devnew (unexpired term) Appointment 6/30/2026(T2) Victoria Babcock (Alternate) Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Fran Doran (Alternate) Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Tom Devine (Alternate) Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Cultural Council David Murphy Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust Kendall (Kip) Doble Appointment 6/30/2027 2yrs
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Duxbury Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Appointment/Re- Term Board/Committee appointment/Resignation Expiration Term Council on Aging Susan Hoover Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Penny Herlihy Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs John Burke Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Lynne Devnew (unexpired term) Appointment 6/30/2026(T2) Victoria Babcock (Alternate) Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Fran Doran (Alternate) Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Tom Devine (Alternate) Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Cultural Council David Murphy Appointment 6/30/2028(T1) 3yrs Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust Kendall (Kip) Doble Appointment 6/30/2027 2yrs Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye,· Mr. McGee-Aye,· and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Grant to Mr. David Murphy (Helen Bumpus Gallery): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an artist reception on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Helen Bumpus Gallery at the...
That Mr. David Murphy, as a representative of the Helen Bumpus Gallery, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an artist reception on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Helen Bumpus Gallery at the Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, subject to the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that Mr. David Murphy, as a representative of the Helen Bumpus Gallery, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an artist reception on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Helen Bumpus Gallery at the Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Grant to Ms. Elle Jarvis (H COLE Club): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Opening Reception event on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189...
That Ms. Elle Jarvis, as a representative of H COLE Club, LLC (caterers) .and on behalf of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Opening Reception event on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, subject to the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that Ms. Elle Jarvis, as a representative of H COLE Club, LLC (caterers) .and on behalf of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Opening Reception event on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
The Town of Duxbury Fourth of July Committee is granted permission to hold the annual Beach Party, at Duxbury Beach in the Town of Duxbury, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, subject to the conditions...
That the Town of Duxbury Fourth of July Committee is granted permission to hold the annual Beach Party, at Duxbury Beach in the Town of Duxbury, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, subject to the conditions of the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Town of Duxbury Fourth of July Committee is granted permission to hold the annual Beach Party, at Duxbury Beach in the Town of Duxbury, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, subject to the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Approve the 04/14/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Selectboard approve the 04/14/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, GuitartAbstained: McGee
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approve the 04/14/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye,· Mr. Guitart-Aye,· and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye (Mr. McGee-Abstained.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Approve the 07/28/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Selectboard approve the 07/28/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
Yes: Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: Fiorini
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approve the 07/28/25 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye,· and Mr. McGee- Aye (Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Abstained.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
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...
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 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 SEPTEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of SEPTEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye,· Mr. Guitart-Aye,· Mr. McGee-Aye,· and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
Adjourn at approximately 7:15pm
To adjourn at approximately 7:15pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved to adjourn at approximately 7:15pm Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye,· Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye,· and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)
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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