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October 17, 2022
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius, David Sheedy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Move into Executive Session and return to open session
To move into Executive Session and return to open session.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to move into Executive Session and return to open session, Ms. Julius seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0 *The Selectmen returned to open session at 6:10 pm..” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue public hearing to 6:00 pm on November 7, 2022
To continue public hearing to 6:00 pm on November 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to continue public hearing to 6:00 pm on November 7, 2022. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
PUBLIC MEETING
Continue 2023 EPA Brownsfield Cleanup Grant Applications Public Meeting to 5:30 pm on November 7, 2022
To continue 2023 EPA Brownsfield Cleanup Grant Applications Public Meeting to 5:30 pm on November 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to continue 2023 EPA Brownsfield Cleanup Grant Applications Public Meeting to 5:30 pm on November 7, 2022. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve minutes of the September 26, 2022, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve minutes of the September 26, 2022, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to approve minutes of the September 26, 2022, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Approve but not release minutes of the September 26, 2022, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting
To approve but not release minutes of the September 26, 2022, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to approve but not release minutes of the September 26, 2022, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Sign settlement agreement for Ridder Farm
To sign settlement agreement for Ridder Farm.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to sign settlement agreement for Ridder Farm. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Approve the sale of a $1,187,949.00 5.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated October 28, 2022, and payable April 28, 2023, to Piper BOARD OF...
To approve the sale of a $1,187,949.00 5.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated October 28, 2022, and payable April 28, 2023, to Piper BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 10.17.2022 Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $6,308.01.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to approve the sale of a $1,187,949.00 5.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated October 28, 2022, and payable April 28, 2023, to Piper BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 10.17.2022 Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $6,308.01. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Possibly sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Superior Officers Association
To possibly sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Superior Officers Association.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to possibly sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Superior Officers Association. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Approve proclamation for Family Court Awareness month and present to Heather Minicunni
To approve proclamation for Family Court Awareness month and present to Heather Minicunni.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to approve proclamation for Family Court Awareness month and present to Heather Minicunni. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Discuss noise complaint regarding the Villa at Ridder Farm
To discuss noise complaint regarding the Villa at Ridder Farm.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to discuss noise complaint regarding the Villa at Ridder Farm. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Review and vote on the request from Jennifer Horton and Nadia Clancy of Community Coalition for Change for the use of the Town Common for the 3rd annual Celebration of Multiculturalism
To review and vote on the request from Jennifer Horton and Nadia Clancy of Community Coalition for Change for the use of the Town Common for the 3rd annual Celebration of Multiculturalism. An event with food, vendors, music, speakers, and performers supporting diversity. Event will be on June 25, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to review and vote on the request from Jennifer Horton and Nadia Clancy of Community Coalition for Change for the use of the Town Common for the 3rd annual Celebration of Multiculturalism. An event with food, vendors, music, speakers, and performers supporting diversity. Event will be on June 25, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Review and vote on the request from Diane Phillips for use of the Town Common and Town Parking lot for a MA General Election GET-OUT-THE-VOTE event between November 5-8, 2022
To review and vote on the request from Diane Phillips for use of the Town Common and Town Parking lot for a MA General Election GET-OUT-THE-VOTE event between November 5-8, 2022. Participants may be holding signs and some signs will be placed in the ground, and then removed at the end of each day's event. November 5, 2022, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, November 6, 2022, and November 7, 2022, four to five hours during sunrise to sunset, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to review and vote on the request from Diane Phillips for use of the Town Common and Town Parking lot for a MA General Election GET-OUT-THE-VOTE event between November 5-8, 2022. Participants may be holding signs and some signs will be placed in the ground, and then removed at the end of each day's event. November 5, 2022, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, November 6, 2022, and November 7, 2022, four to five hours during sunrise to sunset, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Approve dedication of the Town Common Gazebo to Robert E. McCarthy
To approve dedication of the Town Common Gazebo to Robert E. McCarthy.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to approve dedication of the Town Common Gazebo to Robert E. McCarthy. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Appoint Mike Doyle as the Plumbing / Gas Inspector effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2023
To appoint Mike Doyle as the Plumbing / Gas Inspector effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to appoint Mike Doyle as the Plumbing / Gas Inspector effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Appoint Kevin Boyle as the Alternate Plumbing / Gas Inspector effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2023
To appoint Kevin Boyle as the Alternate Plumbing / Gas Inspector effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to appoint Kevin Boyle as the Alternate Plumbing / Gas Inspector effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Discuss and approve request to add a stop sign on Hillcrest and Murry
To discuss and approve request to add a stop sign on Hillcrest and Murry.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to discuss and approve request to add a stop sign on Hillcrest and Murry. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Discuss and approve articles for the Special and Annual Town meeting discussed, vote to approve, and close Special Town Meeting Warrant
To discuss and approve articles for the Special and Annual Town meeting discussed, vote to approve, and close Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to discuss and approve articles for the Special and Annual Town meeting discussed, vote to approve, and close Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
Approve the request from the Finance Committee to appoint Karen Gilman as a Finance Committee member effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2025
To approve the request from the Finance Committee to appoint Karen Gilman as a Finance Committee member effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to approve the request from the Finance Committee to appoint Karen Gilman as a Finance Committee member effective October 17, 2022, through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Close Town Hall at 4:30pm on Halloween and for all other departments to be entitled to 3.5 hours to take time off same week
To close Town Hall at 4:30pm on Halloween and for all other departments to be entitled to 3.5 hours to take time off same week.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sheedy made a motion to close Town Hall at 4:30pm on Halloween and for all other departments to be entitled to 3.5 hours to take time off same week. Seconded by Selectman Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Julius)
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