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July 13, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Carole Julius, Katherine Mullen, Peter Spagone Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into executive session and return to open session for the following reason, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with...
To go into executive session and return to open session for the following reason, 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, the IT Director, Deputy Police Chief, Superior Officers, and Water Sewer & Superintendent. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; appeal of the action of the town of East Bridgewater select board for denying the Ch. 138, § 15 all-alcohol retail package store license application of Sean corp. D/b/a One Stop Food Mart with the ABCC. If an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, and the chair so declares. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(4), to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. The Chair declared that holding discussions regarding collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and litigation in open session could have a detrimental effect on the Select Board's bargaining and litigation positions. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye; Ms. Mullen: Aye, Spagone Jr.: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to go into executive session and return to open session for the following reason, 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, the IT Director, Deputy Police Chief, Superior Officers, and Water Sewer & Superintendent. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; appeal of the action of the town of East Bridgewater select board for denying the Ch. 138, § 15 all-alcohol retail package store license application of Sean corp. D/b/a One Stop Food Mart with the ABCC. If an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, and the chair so declares. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(4), to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. The Chair declared that holding discussions regarding collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and litigation in open session could have a detrimental effect on the Select Board's bargaining and litigation positions. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Julius: Aye; Ms. Mullen: Aye, Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the appointment of Casey Arsenault as the Inspector of Animals effective July 13, 2026 - April 30, 2029
To approve the appointment of Casey Arsenault as the Inspector of Animals effective July 13, 2026 - April 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the appointment of Casey Arsenault as the Inspector of Animals effective July 13, 2026 - April 30, 2029. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve contract signing with Karen Urbec, Director of Library Services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
To approve contract signing with Karen Urbec, Director of Library Services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve contract signing with Karen Urbec, Director of Library Services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve the reappointment of David Sheedy to the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
To approve the reappointment of David Sheedy to the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the reappointment of David Sheedy to the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Accept the resignation of Stacy Chen from the Beautification Committee and Arts Council effective June 29, 2026
To accept the resignation of Stacy Chen from the Beautification Committee and Arts Council effective June 29, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to accept the resignation of Stacy Chen from the Beautification Committee and Arts Council effective June 29, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve Year End Transfers
To approve Year End Transfers.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve Year End Transfers. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve the request from Chief of Police, Michael Jenkins to surplus the following items and to sell by auction through MuniBid and/or donate
To approve the request from Chief of Police, Michael Jenkins to surplus the following items and to sell by auction through MuniBid and/or donate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Chief of Police, Michael Jenkins to surplus the following items and to sell by auction through MuniBid and/or donate. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve the sick leave bank policy allowing Non-Union DPW Employees to contribute sick leave to eligible Union employees
To approve the sick leave bank policy allowing Non-Union DPW Employees to contribute sick leave to eligible Union employees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the sick leave bank policy allowing Non-Union DPW Employees to contribute sick leave to eligible Union employees. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve the request from Professional Bartending Services, LLC for a One Day Liquor License at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, for a Wedding Reception on July 25, 2026, from 2 pm -...
To approve the request from Professional Bartending Services, LLC for a One Day Liquor License at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, for a Wedding Reception on July 25, 2026, from 2 pm - 6 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone made a motion to approve the request from Professional Bartending Services, LLC for a One Day Liquor License at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, for a Wedding Reception on July 25, 2026, from 2 pm - 6 pm. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve the Treasurer / Collector to sell the following properties Assessors Map designations
To approve the Treasurer / Collector to sell the following properties Assessors Map designations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the Treasurer / Collector to sell the following properties Assessors Map designations. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve the minutes of June 22, 2026 Select Board's Meetings
To approve the minutes of June 22, 2026 Select Board's Meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of June 22, 2026 Select Board's Meetings. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
Approve but not release the minutes of the June 8, 2026 and June 22, 2026 Select Board's Executive Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the June 8, 2026 and June 22, 2026 Select Board's Executive Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the June 8, 2026 and June 22, 2026 Select Board's Executive Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Mullen. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Mullen)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion by Julius, second by Mullen to adjourn. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Mullen)
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