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East Bridgewater Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 10, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

ACTION ITEMS

Appoint Kevin Nord as Interim Fire Chief term to end upon a new Fire Chief starting

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kevin Nord as Interim Fire Chief term to end upon a new Fire Chief starting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Kevin Nord as Interim Fire Chief term to end upon a new Fire Chief starting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

Approve contract signing with IT Director, Ryan McGonigle

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve contract signing with IT Director, Ryan McGonigle.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve contract signing with IT Director, Ryan McGonigle. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

Approve the minutes of February 24, 2025, Select Board's Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of February 24, 2025, Select Board's Meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the minutes of February 24, 2025, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

Approve the Volunteer policy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Volunteer policy.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the Volunteer policy. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

Approve remote work request from Dorothy Simpson

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve remote work request from Dorothy Simpson.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve remote work request from Dorothy Simpson. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

Move the Town Election to the Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School this year only if feasible

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To move the Town Election to the Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School this year only if feasible.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to move the Town Election to the Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School this year only if feasible. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

Approve Discuss and approve the request from East Bridgewater Garden Club for the use of Town Hall Parking Lot and Green for the East Bridgewater Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Discuss and approve the request from East Bridgewater Garden Club for the use of Town Hall Parking Lot and Green for the East Bridgewater Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Set up: Friday, May 23, 2025. Day of Event: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Rain date: Sunday, May 25, 2025.

From the minutes

“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Discuss and approve the request from East Bridgewater Garden Club for the use of Town Hall Parking Lot and Green for the East Bridgewater Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Set up: Friday, May 23, 2025. Day of Event: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Rain date: Sunday, May 25, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)

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

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...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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, 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. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Mr. 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, 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. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius)

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

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