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April 28, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Sheedy, Carole Julius, Peter Spagone Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Susan Prendergast as Council on Aging Director pending offer letter
To appoint Susan Prendergast as Council on Aging Director pending offer letter.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Susan Prendergast as Council on Aging Director pending offer letter. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Close open meeting and enter executive session and return to open session
To close open meeting and enter executive session and return to open session. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 To discuss personnel policy. 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, Council on Aging Director, Health Agent, Library Director, Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer, Treasurer / Collector, 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, Clerical (side letter of agreement), DPW, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers. 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 enter executive session and return to open session. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 To discuss personnel policy. 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, Council on Aging Director, Health Agent, Library Director, Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer, Treasurer / Collector, 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, Clerical (side letter of agreement), DPW, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the Transfer of Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages License, Alteration of Premises and Change of Hours, Common Victualer License, Automatic Amusement Device License and Entertainment...
To approve the Transfer of Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages License, Alteration of Premises and Change of Hours, Common Victualer License, Automatic Amusement Device License and Entertainment License, at 175 North Bedford Street to BJB Restaurants Inc. dba Towne Tavern & Tap; Bobbie Jo Esposito, Manager contingent upon ABCC approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the Transfer of Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages License, Alteration of Premises and Change of Hours, Common Victualer License, Automatic Amusement Device License and Entertainment License, at 175 North Bedford Street to BJB Restaurants Inc. dba Towne Tavern & Tap; Bobbie Jo Esposito, Manager contingent upon ABCC approval. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve but not release the minutes of March 24, 2025, Select Board's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of March 24, 2025, Select Board's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of March 24, 2025, Select Board's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint Tim Harhen to the Traffic Advisory Committee, effective April 28, 2025 no designated term
To appoint Tim Harhen to the Traffic Advisory Committee, effective April 28, 2025 no designated term.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Tim Harhen to the Traffic Advisory Committee, effective April 28, 2025 no designated term. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Accept the resignation of Mary Haines from the Council on Aging effective May 1, 2025
To accept the resignation of Mary Haines from the Council on Aging effective May 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to accept the resignation of Mary Haines from the Council on Aging effective May 1, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve and authorize the chair to sign the Regional Planning Energy Assistance (REPA) agreement with Old Colony Planning Council for administrative work on the Town's Green Communities...
To approve and authorize the chair to sign the Regional Planning Energy Assistance (REPA) agreement with Old Colony Planning Council for administrative work on the Town's Green Communities applications and projects.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve and authorize the chair to sign the Regional Planning Energy Assistance (REPA) agreement with Old Colony Planning Council for administrative work on the Town's Green Communities applications and projects. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve reimbursement request from a clerical union member for a certificate or degree program pending agreement with the union
To approve reimbursement request from a clerical union member for a certificate or degree program pending agreement with the union.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve reimbursement request from a clerical union member for a certificate or degree program pending agreement with the union. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Award contract for Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector work for April 2025 through June 2027
To award contract for Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector work for April 2025 through June 2027.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to award contract for Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector work for April 2025 through June 2027. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
The Town sell the property at 625 Harvard St
To the Town sell the property at 625 Harvard St.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion the Town sell the property at 625 Harvard St. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Sign Annual Town Election Warrant
To sign Annual Town Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to sign Annual Town Election Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
APPOINTMENT
Reduce the speed limit to 25 mph for Summit Drive and to direct the Director of Public Works to install the appropriate signage, including a radar speed sign
To reduce the speed limit to 25 mph for Summit Drive and to direct the Director of Public Works to install the appropriate signage, including a radar speed sign.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to reduce the speed limit to 25 mph for Summit Drive and to direct the Director of Public Works to install the appropriate signage, including a radar speed sign. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
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