June 8, 2026

“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that due to continued drought conditions, and in order to maintain the Town of Duxbury's water supply for domestic water use and fire protection, the Water & Sewer Commissioners approve mandatory outside watering restrictions effective until such time that our withdrawal permit allows or the State deems otherwise as follows: 1. All nonessential outdoor water uses banned. Essential Water Uses: o health and safety, including drinking water, fire protection, public facilities such as swimming pools and splash pads, and washing boats to prevent saltwater damage or prevent transferring invasive aquatic species among lakes and ponds o growing food, including vegetable gardens o maintaining livestock o businesses such as o plant nurseries o golf courses to maintain greens and trees, and limited fairway watering o venues used for weddings and special events that water using hand-held hose or drip irrigation to maintain gardens and ornamentals o professional washing needed to apply paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement, or cement during construction or renovation work 2. watering public parks and recreation fields before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. 3. watering shade trees in public spaces 4. watering new lawn as needed to stabilize soil over new construction or following repair or replacement of a Title 5 system. 5. watering to prevent negative impacts of saltwater or the transfer of invasive aquatic species for marine equipment. 6. Persons found in violation of the watering ban shall be fined $50.00 for the first offense and $100.00 per day for each additional offense. Roll Call Vote: Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that Abigail MacDonald, on behalf of the South Shore Conservatory, be granted permission to use the Town Green for the Duxbury Music Festival on June 26, 27 and 28, 2026 as detailed in the application materials, subject to all permit conditions and departmental requirements. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd-Fiorini-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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“Ms. Ladd Fiorini further moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that the Selectboard approve the sign permit application submitted by Abigail Macdonald, dated April 15, 2026, for the placement of promotional signs on the Town Green, advertising the Duxbury Music Festival, as reflected in the application. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd-Fiorini-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that the Selectboard to adopt the 2026 Selectboard goals, as amended or presented. Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd-Fiorini-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that the Selectboard grant to NSTAR Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, the right and easements for overhead lines for distribution of electricity, and lines for control, relay and communication purposes over, across, upon and under certain portions of the parcel of land owned by the Town of Duxbury located at 878 Tremont St in Duxbury, Massachusetts, as described in the document and related attachments entitled "Easement for Electric Service, 878 Tremont St. Duxbury - Transformer 10192/020 & UG 10192 - WO 12593321. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd-Fiorini-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that Mr. Stockbridge as a representative of the American Legion Post 223, be granted permission to utilize the grass field off of the parking lot at 5 West St. Duxbury for their Touch-A-Truck event as described in the application, on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd-Fiorini-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that Ms. Abigail Macdonald, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, be granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for the Duxbury Music Festival on the following dates: June 26 from 5:30 - 9:30 pm, Duxbury Town Green - 71 Washington St. June 27 from 3:00 - 5:30 pm, Duxbury Town Green - 71 Washington St. June 28 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St George St. July 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George St. contingent upon the conditions of the license. Mr. Glennon-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd-Fiorini-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Glennon)

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