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August 11, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius, Katherine Mullen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Appoint Leslie McDonough and Crystal Hudson as members to the School Committee to fill vacancies effective August 11, 2025, through the next Town Election, 5/17/2026
To appoint Leslie McDonough and Crystal Hudson as members to the School Committee to fill vacancies effective August 11, 2025, through the next Town Election, 5/17/2026.
Joint roll-call vote with the School Committee to fill School Committee vacancies (6-0 counting both boards). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint Leslie McDonough and Crystal Hudson as members to the School Committee to fill vacancies effective August 11, 2025, through the next Town Election, 5/17/2026. Seconded by Ms. Julius. Roll Call Vote: Spagone Jr.: Aye, Julius: Aye and Ms. Mullen: Aye, Furia: Aye, Picha: Aye, Danielson: Aye. All were in favor, 6-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief John Dzialo as voting members of the Public Safety Building Committee
To appoint Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief John Dzialo as voting members of the Public Safety Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief John Dzialo as voting members of the Public Safety Building Committee. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the minutes of July 14, 2025, July 28, 2025 and August 5, 2025 Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of July 14, 2025, July 28, 2025 and August 5, 2025 Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the minutes of July 14, 2025, July 28, 2025 and August 5, 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 July 14, 2025 and August 5, 2025 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings
To approve but not release the minutes of July 14, 2025 and August 5, 2025 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of July 14, 2025 and August 5, 2025 Select Board's Executive Session Meetings. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the minutes of the June 14, 2025 Board of Water Commissioners meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 14, 2025 Board of Water Commissioners meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2025 Board of Water Commissioners meeting. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Appoint the following individuals to serve on municipal Boards / Commissions
To appoint the following individuals to serve on municipal Boards / Commissions.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to appoint the following individuals to serve on municipal Boards / Commissions. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve education incentive request from the Teamsters Local 653, Library Unit for Michelle Stephen
To approve education incentive request from the Teamsters Local 653, Library Unit for Michelle Stephen.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve education incentive request from the Teamsters Local 653, Library Unit for Michelle Stephen. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the request from Professional Bartending Service, LLC for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock for a Memorial Gathering on September 6, 2025, from 1pm - 5pm
To approve the request from Professional Bartending Service, LLC for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock for a Memorial Gathering on September 6, 2025, from 1pm - 5pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the request from Professional Bartending Service, LLC for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock for a Memorial Gathering on September 6, 2025, from 1pm - 5pm. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
Approve the dates for two Fall Special Town Meeting and Town Election as printed
To approve the dates for two Fall Special Town Meeting and Town Election as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mullen made a motion to approve the dates for two Fall Special Town Meeting and Town Election as printed. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Mullen, second: Julius)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into executive session for the following reasons, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
To go into executive session for the following reasons, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Select Board in the following litigation - MBTA Community Zoning, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares. And that the Select Board will not reconvene in open session at the end of the executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to go into executive session for the following reasons, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Select Board in the following litigation - MBTA Community Zoning, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares. And that the Select Board will not reconvene in open session at the end of the executive session. Seconded by Ms. Julius. All were in favor. 3-0. Mr. Spagone Jr. declared that having an open meeting on collective bargaining and litigation may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Select Board. Roll Call Vote: Spagone Jr.: Aye; Ms. Julius: Aye and Ms. Mullen: Aye..” (Motion: Spagone, second: Julius)
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