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East Bridgewater Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 12, 2024

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Carole Julius, David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr.

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

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Approve transfer of all alcoholic license, common victualler license and entertainment license for 838 North Bedford Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve transfer of all alcoholic license, common victualler license and entertainment license for 838 North Bedford Street.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve transfer of all alcoholic license, common victualler license and entertainment license for 838 North Bedford Street. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ACTION ITEMS

Approve the minutes of the January 22, 2024, Select Board's Meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of the January 22, 2024, Select Board's Meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2024, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve but not release the minutes of the January 22, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve but not release the minutes of the January 22, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the January 22, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Having convened in an open meeting on February 12, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of East Bridgewater, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To having convened in an open meeting on February 12, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of East Bridgewater, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2024 for the Gordon W. Mitchell School located at 435 Central Street East Bridgewater, MA 02333 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of Gordan W. Mitchell roof and windows, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs and further extend the useful life of the building.; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of East Bridgewater to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to having convened in an open meeting on February 12, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of East Bridgewater, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2024 for the Gordon W. Mitchell School located at 435 Central Street East Bridgewater, MA 02333 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of Gordan W. Mitchell roof and windows, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs and further extend the useful life of the building.; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of East Bridgewater to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept Land Donation - North Bedford Street - Assessor's Map 119, Lot 2

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept Land Donation - North Bedford Street - Assessor's Map 119, Lot 2.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to accept Land Donation - North Bedford Street - Assessor's Map 119, Lot 2. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sign the March 5th Presidential Primary Warrant and appoint the workers on list for the Election Staff

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the March 5th Presidential Primary Warrant and appoint the workers on list for the Election Staff.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to sign the March 5th Presidential Primary Warrant and appoint the workers on list for the Election Staff. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0 The Select Board passed over the discussion and compensation for Parking Clerk and Municipal Hearings Officer..” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Rebecca Johnson as Parking Clerk and Municipal Hearings Officer for the period February 12, 2024, through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Rebecca Johnson as Parking Clerk and Municipal Hearings Officer for the period February 12, 2024, through June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to appoint Rebecca Johnson as Parking Clerk and Municipal Hearings Officer for the period February 12, 2024, through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award contracts to the bidders listed under SERSG DPW Services IFB for a twelve-month period commencing on March 1, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award contracts to the bidders listed under SERSG DPW Services IFB for a twelve-month period commencing on March 1, 2024.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award contracts to the bidders listed under SERSG DPW Services IFB for a twelve-month period commencing on March 1, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Hold a Special Town Election on April 6, 2024, to vote on a Debt Exclusion for the Jr. Sr

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To hold a Special Town Election on April 6, 2024, to vote on a Debt Exclusion for the Jr. Sr. High School Turf Field.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to hold a Special Town Election on April 6, 2024, to vote on a Debt Exclusion for the Jr. Sr. High School Turf Field. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

That the Selectboard direct the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to investigate whether any irregularities occurred during this period of time and, if so, to provide information to the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To that the Selectboard direct the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to investigate whether any irregularities occurred during this period of time and, if so, to provide information to the Selectboard about these irregularities including but not limited to what transpired, a timeline of events connected with the irregularities, the parties involved, and whether there were any violations of any Town policies, any violations of any State or Federal laws connected with the payment of wages and salaries to employees, any violations of statutes and regulations concerning participation in the Plymouth County Retirement system or limitations for hours worked or wages earned by retirees in the Plymouth County Retirement system.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion that the Selectboard direct the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to investigate whether any irregularities occurred during this period of time and, if so, to provide information to the Selectboard about these irregularities including but not limited to what transpired, a timeline of events connected with the irregularities, the parties involved, and whether there were any violations of any Town policies, any violations of any State or Federal laws connected with the payment of wages and salaries to employees, any violations of statutes and regulations concerning participation in the Plymouth County Retirement system or limitations for hours worked or wages earned by retirees in the Plymouth County Retirement system. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Event Permit from Danielle Veneau of East Bridgewater Business Association for the use of the Town Common and Town Hall Parking Lot for EBBA Expo and Family Fun Day

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Event Permit from Danielle Veneau of East Bridgewater Business Association for the use of the Town Common and Town Hall Parking Lot for EBBA Expo and Family Fun Day. Event will be on September 21, 2024, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Set up September 20, 2024.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the Event Permit from Danielle Veneau of East Bridgewater Business Association for the use of the Town Common and Town Hall Parking Lot for EBBA Expo and Family Fun Day. Event will be on September 21, 2024, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Set up September 20, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Event Permit from South Shore Race Management to hold a "Plymouth County Loss Team 5K" Saturday June 8, 2024 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, set up Friday, June 7 at 6:30 am

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Event Permit from South Shore Race Management to hold a "Plymouth County Loss Team 5K" Saturday June 8, 2024 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, set up Friday, June 7 at 6:30 am.

From the minutes

“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the Event Permit from South Shore Race Management to hold a "Plymouth County Loss Team 5K" Saturday June 8, 2024 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, set up Friday, June 7 at 6:30 am. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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