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June 9, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius, Katherine Mullen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Approve the Change of Officers / Directors / LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest for Wedgewood Beverages, Inc. at 838 North Bedford Street
To approve the Change of Officers / Directors / LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest for Wedgewood Beverages, Inc. at 838 North Bedford Street.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the Change of Officers / Directors / LLC Managers and Change of Ownership Interest for Wedgewood Beverages, Inc. at 838 North Bedford Street. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
APPOINTMENTS
Reduce the speed limit to 20 mph on Summit Drive
To reduce the speed limit to 20 mph on Summit Drive.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph on Summit Drive. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Mullen)
ACTION ITEMS
Hire Karen Erbeck as Library Director
To hire Karen Erbeck as Library Director.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to hire Karen Erbeck as Library Director. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the minutes of May 19, 2025, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of May 19, 2025, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the minutes of May 19, 2025, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve but not release the minutes of April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings
To approve but not release the minutes of April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of April 14, 2025, April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the contract award to C Naughton Corp. for the construction of the North Bedford Street Sanitary Sewer System
To approve the contract award to C Naughton Corp. for the construction of the North Bedford Street Sanitary Sewer System.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the contract award to C Naughton Corp. for the construction of the North Bedford Street Sanitary Sewer System. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Fire Chief, John Dzialo for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through June 3, 2025 in the amount of $55,694.53
To approve the request from Fire Chief, John Dzialo for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through June 3, 2025 in the amount of $55,694.53.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Fire Chief, John Dzialo for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through June 3, 2025 in the amount of $55,694.53. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Chuck Horan for the use of the Town Common on November 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025 for "Field of Flags" and placement of an 18"X24" roadside advertisement sign from...
To approve the request from Chuck Horan for the use of the Town Common on November 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025 for "Field of Flags" and placement of an 18"X24" roadside advertisement sign from October 2, 2025 - November 2, 2025, to support the event.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Chuck Horan for the use of the Town Common on November 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025 for "Field of Flags" and placement of an 18"X24" roadside advertisement sign from October 2, 2025 - November 2, 2025, to support the event. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Paul Connell for use of the Town Common to hold the "Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony" from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates
To approve the request from Paul Connell for use of the Town Common to hold the "Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony" from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be rescheduled to the Sunday following Flag Day for each respective year.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Paul Connell for use of the Town Common to hold the "Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony" from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be rescheduled to the Sunday following Flag Day for each respective year. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Deana LePine for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for the East Bridgewater Community Gardens Harvest Festival
To approve the request from Deana LePine for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for the East Bridgewater Community Gardens Harvest Festival. Rain Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Deana LePine for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for the East Bridgewater Community Gardens Harvest Festival. Rain Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Authorize the Town of East Bridgewater to grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company, permitting the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment necessary to provide electric...
To authorize the Town of East Bridgewater to grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company, permitting the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment necessary to provide electric service at 107 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333. This request pertains to Work Request #31141305, dated April 14, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to authorize the Town of East Bridgewater to grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company, permitting the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment necessary to provide electric service at 107 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333. This request pertains to Work Request #31141305, dated April 14, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Discuss and sign the letter of support for the wastewater study by Old Colony Planning Council
To Discuss and sign the letter of support for the wastewater study by Old Colony Planning Council.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to Discuss and sign the letter of support for the wastewater study by Old Colony Planning Council. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Discuss and vote on the continuation of the appointment of Chantel Bichet to the Finance Committee
To discuss and vote on the continuation of the appointment of Chantel Bichet to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to discuss and vote on the continuation of the appointment of Chantel Bichet to the Finance Committee. Seconded by Ms. Julius. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Declare a vacancy on the Finance Committee
To declare a vacancy on the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to declare a vacancy on the Finance Committee. Seconded by Ms. Julius. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve Route 18 at Highland Street - Engineering Survey
To approve Route 18 at Highland Street - Engineering Survey.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve Route 18 at Highland Street - Engineering Survey. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
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, § 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; Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Patrol Officers. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to 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. 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, § 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; Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Patrol Officers. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to 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. Mullen: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye and Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen)
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