MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Brian E. Glennon, II, Amy M. MacNab, Fernando Guitart, Michael McGee, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Execute the license agreement and grants permission to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to locate, relocate, erect, construct, install, operate, maintain, patrol, inspect, repair,...
That the Selectboard executes the license agreement and grants permission to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to locate, relocate, erect, construct, install, operate, maintain, patrol, inspect, repair, replace, alter, change the location of, extend or remove poles, wires, conduit, transformers, manholes and handholes, together with service conductors and other necessary equipment and apparatus, along, upon, under, across and over the Town of Duxbury property located at 878 Tremont Street for the transmission and/or distribution of electricity for light, heat, power, the distribution of intelligence by electricity, or other purposes, together with any and all necessary and proper equipment and fixtures, and with the condition that NSTAR Electric contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project along with other conditions that may be requested by the Selectboard
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard executes the license agreement and grants permission to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to locate, relocate, erect, construct, install, operate, maintain, patrol, inspect, repair, replace, alter, change the location of, extend or remove poles, wires, conduit, transformers, manholes and handholes, together with service conductors and other necessary equipment and apparatus, along, upon, under, across and over the Town of Duxbury property located at 878 Tremont Street for the transmission and/or distribution of electricity for light, heat, power, the distribution of intelligence by electricity, or other purposes, together with any and all necessary and proper equipment and fixtures, and with the condition that NSTAR Electric contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project along with other conditions that may be requested by the Selectboard. 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 the letter to MassHousing with their comments and authorizes the Town Manager, René Read, to sign on our behalf
That the Selectboard approves the letter to MassHousing with their comments and authorizes the Town Manager, René Read, to sign on our behalf
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approves the letter to MassHousing with their comments and authorizes the Town Manager, René Read, to sign on our behalf. 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)
Removes the April 7, 2025, Selectboard Goal #9 "Prepare a Town Meeting article for 2026 ATM to move the date of our Annual Town Meeting from March to May commencing with 2027 ATM."
That the Selectboard removes the April 7, 2025, Selectboard Goal #9 "Prepare a Town Meeting article for 2026 ATM to move the date of our Annual Town Meeting from March to May commencing with 2027 ATM."
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard removes the April 7, 2025, Selectboard Goal #9 "Prepare a Town Meeting article for 2026 ATM to move the date of our Annual Town Meeting from March to May commencing with 2027 ATM." Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Guitart- Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. McGee-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Direct the Constable, the Town Clerk or designee, of the Town of Duxbury, to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts...
That the Selectboard directs the Constable, the Town Clerk or designee, of the Town of Duxbury, to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts One through Six at the Lt. Timothy J. Steele Athletic Building, 130 Saint George Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard directs the Constable, the Town Clerk or designee, of the Town of Duxbury, to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts One through Six at the Lt. Timothy J. Steele Athletic Building, 130 Saint George Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 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)
Close the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
That the Selectboard closes the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard closes the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Guitart- Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. McGee-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: MacNab)
Support and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented
That the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented. 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* *(Note: The Selectboard did not take a position on their own salaries.).” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Support and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Articles as presented and as follows: Article 2: Reports (accepting reports in the annual town report) Article 9:...
That the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Articles as presented and as follows: Article 2: Reports (accepting reports in the annual town report) Article 9: Electronic Balloting ($20,000 appropriation) Article 10: Duxbury Beach Lease ($1 million) Article 11: Fourth of July Celebration ($25,000) Article 13: Grant Utility Easements on Town Property for DPW Facility Article 14: Dog License Fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Articles as presented and as follows: Article 2: Reports (accepting reports in the annual town report) Article 9: Electronic Balloting ($20,000 appropriation) Article 10: Duxbury Beach Lease ($1 million) Article 11: Fourth of July Celebration ($25,000) Article 13: Grant Utility Easements on Town Property for DPW Facility Article 14: Dog License Fees 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)
Support and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #15 regarding Proposed Amendment to the General Bylaws Section 7.1 Animal Control, as presented
That the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #15 regarding Proposed Amendment to the General Bylaws Section 7.1 Animal Control, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #15 regarding Proposed Amendment to the General Bylaws Section 7.1 Animal Control, as presented. 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)
Support and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #20 regarding Proposed Addition to the Powder Point Local Historic District, as presented
That the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #20 regarding Proposed Addition to the Powder Point Local Historic District, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard supports and recommends the approval of the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article #20 regarding Proposed Addition to the Powder Point Local Historic District, as presented. 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)
Grant to Ms. Elle Jarvis (H COLE Club): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to host the Duxbury Art Association's Winter Juried Show event on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art...
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 host the Duxbury Art Association's Winter Juried Show event on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, contingent upon 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 host the Duxbury Art Association's Winter Juried Show event on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license. 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)
Grant to Ms. Audra Furgal (Duxbury Art Complex Museum): a One-Day All Alcohol License to hold their "Thursday Night at the Museum" events at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, from 5:00 PM...
That Ms. Audra Furgal, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License to hold their "Thursday Night at the Museum" events at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, contingent upon the conditions of the licenses, on the following dates: January 29 February 5, 12, 19 & 26 March 5, 12, 19 & 26 April 2, 9 & 16
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that Ms. Audra Furgal, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License to hold their "Thursday Night at the Museum" events at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, contingent upon the conditions of the licenses, on the following dates: January 29 February 5, 12, 19 & 26 March 5, 12, 19 & 26 April 2, 9 & 16 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 the 01/12/26 Selectboard Open Session minutes, as presented
That the Selectboard approves the 01/12/26 Selectboard Open Session minutes, as presented
Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approves the 01/12/26 Selectboard Open Session minutes, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Abstained; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Mr. McGee-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial...
That the Selectboard declares a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard declares a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) 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)
Adjourn the Selectboard at approximately 9:15pm
To adjourn the Selectboard at approximately 9:15pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Guitart moved to adjourn the Selectboard at approximately 9:15pm. 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)
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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