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November 18, 2024
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Select Board's Meeting.
Yes: Julius, SpagoneAbstained: SheedyThe minutes record this vote as 2-1 with David Sheedy abstaining, so the second number is the abstention.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. 2-1 Abstain Sheedy.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve but not release the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting.
Yes: Julius, SpagoneAbstained: SheedyThe minutes record this vote as 2-1 with David Sheedy abstaining, so the second number is the abstention.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. 2-1 Abstain Sheedy SELECT BOARD MINUTES 11.18.2024.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve Common Victualer License for the period ending December 31, 2024 pending inspections
To approve Common Victualer License for the period ending December 31, 2024 pending inspections.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Common Victualer License for the period ending December 31, 2024 pending inspections. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve Select Board 2025 meeting schedule
To approve Select Board 2025 meeting schedule.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Select Board 2025 meeting schedule. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the agreement with Food Pantries
To approve the agreement with Food Pantries.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the agreement with Food Pantries. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the use ARPA funding to purchase cardiac monitors in the amount of $205,383.72
To approve the use ARPA funding to purchase cardiac monitors in the amount of $205,383.72.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the use ARPA funding to purchase cardiac monitors in the amount of $205,383.72. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve for Chair, David Sheedy to sign the invitation to the Accelerated Repair Program (ARP) letter for the Gordon W. Mitchell School
To approve for Chair, David Sheedy to sign the invitation to the Accelerated Repair Program (ARP) letter for the Gordon W. Mitchell School.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve for Chair, David Sheedy to sign the invitation to the Accelerated Repair Program (ARP) letter for the Gordon W. Mitchell School. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve to waive the first right of refusal on MGL Chapter 61A located at 453 Bridge Street, parcel ID# 038-0056
To approve to waive the first right of refusal on MGL Chapter 61A located at 453 Bridge Street, parcel ID# 038-0056.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve to waive the first right of refusal on MGL Chapter 61A located at 453 Bridge Street, parcel ID# 038-0056. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve to waive the first right of refusal on MGL Chapter 61A located at 437 Winter Street, parcel ID# 120-39-0
To approve to waive the first right of refusal on MGL Chapter 61A located at 437 Winter Street, parcel ID# 120-39-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve to waive the first right of refusal on MGL Chapter 61A located at 437 Winter Street, parcel ID# 120-39-0. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve to hold a Special Town Meeting on January 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Jr / Sr High School for the Gordon Mitchell School Project and open the warrant and to close the warrant in two weeks
To approve to hold a Special Town Meeting on January 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Jr / Sr High School for the Gordon Mitchell School Project and open the warrant and to close the warrant in two weeks.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion approve to hold a Special Town Meeting on January 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Jr / Sr High School for the Gordon Mitchell School Project and open the warrant and to close the warrant in two weeks. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Authorize Chair Sheedy to sign the letter to Personnel Administrator of the Division of Human Resources
To authorize Chair Sheedy to sign the letter to Personnel Administrator of the Division of Human Resources.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to authorize Chair Sheedy to sign the letter to Personnel Administrator of the Division of Human Resources Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Close open meeting and not 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...
To close open meeting and not 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, Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer, Director of Assessing, IT Director, Town Accountant, Assistant Town Administrator and Town Administrator. 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, Library. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(9) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, as the Chair has determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position in a matter involving Town of East Bridgewater v. Ridder Farm. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye and Spagone Jr.: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to close open meeting and not 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, Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer, Director of Assessing, IT Director, Town Accountant, Assistant Town Administrator and Town Administrator. 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, Library. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(9) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, as the Chair has determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position in a matter involving Town of East Bridgewater v. Ridder Farm. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye and Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius)
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