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January 8, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Marc Lamb, Jamie Stebbins
Absent: Jennifer Stacy
Every vote, in order
6:00 PM – Adjudicatory Public Hearing: The Amaya’s Inc., dba La Familia at 520 Foundry Street, Easton, MA –
1 Suspend The Amaya’s Inc., dba La Familia liquor license for a consecutive Monday and Tuesday, date to be determined
To suspend The Amaya’s Inc., dba La Familia liquor license for a consecutive Monday and Tuesday, date to be determined
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to suspend The Amaya’s Inc., dba La Familia liquor license for a consecutive Monday and Tuesday, date to be determined Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:00 PM – Adjudicatory Public Hearing: Cousins Italian Cuisine, LLC, dba Leandros Italian Restaurant at 402 Turnpike
2 Suspend Cousins Italian Cuisine, LLC, dba Leandros Italian Restaurant for six days, split into two time blocks, Monday – Wednesday, January 15, 16, 17 and February 5, 6,
To suspend Cousins Italian Cuisine, LLC, dba Leandros Italian Restaurant for six days, split into two time blocks, Monday – Wednesday, January 15, 16, 17 and February 5, 6, 7
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to suspend Cousins Italian Cuisine, LLC, dba Leandros Italian Restaurant for six days, split into two time blocks, Monday – Wednesday, January 15, 16, 17 and February 5, 6, 7 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Lamb, second: Barger)
6:00 PM – Adjudicatory Public Hearing: Restaurant 138, Inc., dba Shino at 620 Washington Street, Easton, MA –
3 Suspend Restaurant 138, Inc., dba Shino liquor license for six days, a Tuesday-Sunday, to be determined at a later date but within the month
To suspend Restaurant 138, Inc., dba Shino liquor license for six days, a Tuesday-Sunday, to be determined at a later date but within the month
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to suspend Restaurant 138, Inc., dba Shino liquor license for six days, a Tuesday-Sunday, to be determined at a later date but within the month Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
3 Close the hearing at 6:32 PM
To close the hearing at 6:32 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to close the hearing at 6:32 PM Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:30 PM – Board and Committee Appointments:
4 Appoint Gary Twiraga to the open seat on the Cemetery Commission with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2026
To appoint Gary Twiraga to the open seat on the Cemetery Commission with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to appoint Gary Twiraga to the open seat on the Cemetery Commission with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2026 Barger-Twiraga; Lamb-Twiraga; Stebbins-Twiraga; Fulginiti-Twiraga.” (Motion: Lamb, second: Barger)
4 Appoint Sarah Morrison to the open seat on the Recreation Commission with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2025
To appoint Sarah Morrison to the open seat on the Recreation Commission with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to appoint Sarah Morrison to the open seat on the Recreation Commission with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2025 Barger-Morrison; Lamb-Morrison; Stebbins-Morrison; Fulginiti-Morrison.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
4 Appoint Rosalyn Miller the open seats on the Tricentennial Committee both with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024
To appoint Rosalyn Miller the open seats on the Tricentennial Committee both with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to appoint Rosalyn Miller the open seats on the Tricentennial Committee both with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024 Barger-Miller; Lamb-Miller; Stebbins-Miller; Fulginiti-Miller.” (Motion: Lamb, second: Barger)
4 Appoint Joan Lundgren the open seats on the Tricentennial Committee both with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024
To appoint Joan Lundgren the open seats on the Tricentennial Committee both with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to appoint Joan Lundgren the open seats on the Tricentennial Committee both with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024 Barger-Lundgren; Lamb-Lundgren; Stebbins-Lundgren; Fulginiti-Lundgren.” (Motion: Lamb, second: Barger)
7:00 PM – Public Hearing – Change of Hours of a Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License
5 Approve the Change of Hours of a Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Giana Restaurant LLC for premises situated at 3 Roosevelt Circle, Easton, MA to 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays only, indoors only
To approve the Change of Hours of a Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Giana Restaurant LLC for premises situated at 3 Roosevelt Circle, Easton, MA to 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays only, indoors only
Yes: Fulginiti, Lamb, StebbinsNo: Barger
From the minutes
“Vote: 3-1 by roll call to approve the Change of Hours of a Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Giana Restaurant LLC for premises situated at 3 Roosevelt Circle, Easton, MA to 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays only, indoors only Barger-no; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Stebbins, second: Lamb)
Common Victualler License Transfer
6 Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License to Elmanahry Easton Group Inc. dba Crispy Crust Pizzeria
To approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License to Elmanahry Easton Group Inc. dba Crispy Crust Pizzeria
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License to Elmanahry Easton Group Inc. dba Crispy Crust Pizzeria Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One Day Liquor Licenses
7 Approve a the four one-day alcohol licenses with Rain Dates for the Oakes Ames Concert Series as a slate, as requested
To approve a the four one-day alcohol licenses with Rain Dates for the Oakes Ames Concert Series as a slate, as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to approve a the four one-day alcohol licenses with Rain Dates for the Oakes Ames Concert Series as a slate, as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Authorization of Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement CPA-ATM23-01 – Town of Easton and the
8 Authorization the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement CPA-ATM23-01 between the Town of Easton and the Trustees of the Reservation for Governor Ames Estate Recreational Improvements and Carriage House Renovations in the amount of $276,000 as voted in the 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To Authorization the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement CPA-ATM23-01 between the Town of Easton and the Trustees of the Reservation for Governor Ames Estate Recreational Improvements and Carriage House Renovations in the amount of $276,000 as voted in the 2023 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to Authorization the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement CPA-ATM23-01 between the Town of Easton and the Trustees of the Reservation for Governor Ames Estate Recreational Improvements and Carriage House Renovations in the amount of $276,000 as voted in the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Contract WAT2021-01 Amendment #5 – Environmental Partners Group – Engineering Services - Red Mill Road
9 Approve Contract WAT2021-01 Amendment #5 with Environmental Partners Group for $98,800 as requested
To approve Contract WAT2021-01 Amendment #5 with Environmental Partners Group for $98,800 as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve Contract WAT2021-01 Amendment #5 with Environmental Partners Group for $98,800 as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Resignations: Tricentennial Committee – Nora Yousif – Term Expiration June 30, 2024
10 Accept the resignations of Nora Yousif with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024
To accept the resignations of Nora Yousif with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to accept the resignations of Nora Yousif with a Term Expiration of June 30, 2024 Barger-Yousif; Lamb-Yousif; Stebbins-Yousif; Fulginiti-Yousif..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Consideration to Exercise Right of First Refusal under MGL c. 61A s. 14 and Possible Purchase regarding 69
11 Move to take no action and therefore not exercise the right of first refusal in relation to 69 Howard Street, Easton, MA in recognition of the fact that the sale in question has been cancelled by the seller and buyer
To move to take no action and therefore not exercise the right of first refusal in relation to 69 Howard Street, Easton, MA in recognition of the fact that the sale in question has been cancelled by the seller and buyer.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to move to take no action and therefore not exercise the right of first refusal in relation to 69 Howard Street, Easton, MA in recognition of the fact that the sale in question has been cancelled by the seller and buyer. Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes..” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Barger)
Acceptance of Minutes December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023
12 Accept the minutes from December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023
To accept the minutes from December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to accept the minutes from December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Approval Only of Executive Session Minutes December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023
13 Approve only, the minutes from December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023
To approve only, the minutes from December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to approve only, the minutes from December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
15 Adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Lamb)
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