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May 19, 2025
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius, Katherine Mullen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASS.
Nominate Katherine Mullen as Clerk
To nominate Katherine Mullen as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to nominate Katherine Mullen as Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Nominate Peter Spagone Jr. as Chair
To nominate Peter Spagone Jr. as Chair.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to nominate Peter Spagone Jr. as Chair. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Mullen)
Nominate Carole Julius as Vice-Chair
To nominate Carole Julius as Vice-Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to nominate Carole Julius as Vice-Chair. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
PUBLIC HEARING
Approve the petition of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for Central Street as written
To approve the petition of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for Central Street as written.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the petition of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for Central Street as written. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the minutes of April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025, May 5, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Select Board's Meetings
To approve the minutes of April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025, May 5, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Select Board's Meetings.
Yes: Julius, SpagoneAbstained: MullenThe minutes record this vote as 2-1 with Katherine Mullen abstaining, so the second number is the abstention.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025, May 5, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Select Board's Meetings. Seconded by Ms. Julius. 2-1 Abstain - Mullen..” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates: May 30, 2025 & September 8, 2025
To approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates: May 30, 2025 & September 8, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates: May 30, 2025 & September 8, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the event permit and one day liquor license from Kevin Laslie of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club located at 1 Neilson Avenue for WAGSTOCK Animal Adoption event on June 14, 2025, from...
To approve the event permit and one day liquor license from Kevin Laslie of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club located at 1 Neilson Avenue for WAGSTOCK Animal Adoption event on June 14, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the event permit and one day liquor license from Kevin Laslie of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club located at 1 Neilson Avenue for WAGSTOCK Animal Adoption event on June 14, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the event permit and one day liquor license from Kevin Laslie of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club located at 1 Neilson Avenue for Summer Fest event on June 28, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
To approve the event permit and one day liquor license from Kevin Laslie of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club located at 1 Neilson Avenue for Summer Fest event on June 28, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the event permit and one day liquor license from Kevin Laslie of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club located at 1 Neilson Avenue for Summer Fest event on June 28, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the event permit application from the Recreation Commission for a Summer Kickoff Celebration featuring Dale and the Duds to be held on the Town Common Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 6:00 pm...
To approve the event permit application from the Recreation Commission for a Summer Kickoff Celebration featuring Dale and the Duds to be held on the Town Common Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the event permit application from the Recreation Commission for a Summer Kickoff Celebration featuring Dale and the Duds to be held on the Town Common Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Appoint Susan Prendergast to the Old Colony Elder Services, Board of Director and Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging, Delegate effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
To appoint Susan Prendergast to the Old Colony Elder Services, Board of Director and Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging, Delegate effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint Susan Prendergast to the Old Colony Elder Services, Board of Director and Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging, Delegate effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve appoint David Sheedy as a member to the Council on Aging effective May 18, 2025 - June 30, 2026
To approve appoint David Sheedy as a member to the Council on Aging effective May 18, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve appoint David Sheedy as a member to the Council on Aging effective May 18, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve Common Victualer License
To approve Common Victualer License.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve Common Victualer License. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Appoint Select Board Liaisons to Departments, Boards, and Committees
To appoint Select Board Liaisons to Departments, Boards, and Committees.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint Select Board Liaisons to Departments, Boards, and Committees. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Sign Tesla Settlement Agreement
To sign Tesla Settlement Agreement.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to sign Tesla Settlement Agreement. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Sign the payroll and bill authorization form
To sign the payroll and bill authorization form.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to sign the payroll and bill authorization form. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Mullen)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Close open meeting and enter executive session and not return to open session
To close open meeting and enter 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; Clerical, DPW, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Mullen: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye and Spagone Jr.: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to close open meeting and enter 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; Clerical, DPW, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Mullen: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye and Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen)
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