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August 7, 2023
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Carole Julius, David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr.
Absent: None
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ACTION ITEMS
Approve for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONALGRID to install one SO Pole on Pine Street
To approve for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONALGRID to install one SO Pole on Pine Street. Beginning at a point approximately 450 feet West of the center line of the intersection of Pine Street and Cedar Mill Lane. Install new Pole 180 - 50 at Approximately 42.059137, 70.936702.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONALGRID to install one SO Pole on Pine Street. Beginning at a point approximately 450 feet West of the center line of the intersection of Pine Street and Cedar Mill Lane. Install new Pole 180 - 50 at Approximately 42.059137, 70.936702. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONALGRID to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to...
To approve for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONALGRID to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed here with marked - Pine Street - East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. No.#30814991. Also, permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and Buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONALGRID to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed here with marked - Pine Street - East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. No.#30814991. Also, permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and Buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the July 17,2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the July 17,2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 17,2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the July 17, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the July 17, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the July 17, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve date and schedule for 2023 Special Town Meeting
To approve date and schedule for 2023 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve date and schedule for 2023 Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve to open the October 2, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve to open the October 2, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve to open the October 2, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve a One Day Liquor License and Event Permit for a Car Show at the EB Commercial Club August 5, 2023, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
To approve a One Day Liquor License and Event Permit for a Car Show at the EB Commercial Club August 5, 2023, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve a One Day Liquor License and Event Permit for a Car Show at the EB Commercial Club August 5, 2023, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve surplus request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle
To approve surplus request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve surplus request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
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The request from Fire Chief, Timothy Harhen for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through June 2023 in the amount of $16,966.55
To the request from Fire Chief, Timothy Harhen for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through June 2023 in the amount of $16,966.55.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to the request from Fire Chief, Timothy Harhen for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through June 2023 in the amount of $16,966.55. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Accept MGL Chapter 90, Section 17C and declaration of a Pond Street or a portion of it as "Thickly Settled" with a designated speed of 25mph
To accept MGL Chapter 90, Section 17C and declaration of a Pond Street or a portion of it as "Thickly Settled" with a designated speed of 25mph.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to accept MGL Chapter 90, Section 17C and declaration of a Pond Street or a portion of it as "Thickly Settled" with a designated speed of 25mph. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve for the Town Administrator to contact the State Legislature regarding the Bottle Bill and draft Town by Law banning miniature bottles
To approve for the Town Administrator to contact the State Legislature regarding the Bottle Bill and draft Town by Law banning miniature bottles.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve for the Town Administrator to contact the State Legislature regarding the Bottle Bill and draft Town by Law banning miniature bottles. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Appoint Lois Sullivan as a member to the Council on Aging effective August 7, 2023 through June 30, 2026
To appoint Lois Sullivan as a member to the Council on Aging effective August 7, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to appoint Lois Sullivan as a member to the Council on Aging effective August 7, 2023 through June 30, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from the East Bridgewater Business Association to use the Town Hall Parking lot for the Car Show portion of the EBBA Expo, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm October 7, 2023
To approve the request from the East Bridgewater Business Association to use the Town Hall Parking lot for the Car Show portion of the EBBA Expo, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm October 7, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from the East Bridgewater Business Association to use the Town Hall Parking lot for the Car Show portion of the EBBA Expo, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm October 7, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Angeline Punwani of Angelic Bravery Tinker & Play for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on Wednesdays for additional Tinkergarten Based Classes in 2023 starting September 13,...
To approve the request from Angeline Punwani of Angelic Bravery Tinker & Play for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on Wednesdays for additional Tinkergarten Based Classes in 2023 starting September 13, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Angeline Punwani of Angelic Bravery Tinker & Play for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on Wednesdays for additional Tinkergarten Based Classes in 2023 starting September 13, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
ADJOURN
Close open meeting and move into Executive Session and return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with...
To close open meeting and move into Executive Session and return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, vacation policy for nonunion personnel (Chris Buckley, Megan Crosby, Rebecca Johnson, Alex Welch). Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, East Bridgewater Police Association Grievance. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye , Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to close open meeting and move into Executive Session and return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, vacation policy for nonunion personnel (Chris Buckley, Megan Crosby, Rebecca Johnson, Alex Welch). Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, East Bridgewater Police Association Grievance. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye , Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone)
For nonunion employees with (5) five years of service not on the wage grid to receive (20) twenty vacation days each year
To for nonunion employees with (5) five years of service not on the wage grid to receive (20) twenty vacation days each year. Each year shall be able to carry over (5) five vacation days into subsequent year. The total accumulation days of vacation carried over cannot exceed (5) five days at any time. Each year shall be able to buy back (5) five days.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion for nonunion employees with (5) five years of service not on the wage grid to receive (20) twenty vacation days each year. Each year shall be able to carry over (5) five vacation days into subsequent year. The total accumulation days of vacation carried over cannot exceed (5) five days at any time. Each year shall be able to buy back (5) five days. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Close open meeting and move into Executive Session and not return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or...
To close open meeting and move into Executive Session and not return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, East Bridgewater Police Association Grievance. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to close open meeting and move into Executive Session and not return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, East Bridgewater Police Association Grievance. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone)
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