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April 8, 2024
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Marc Lamb, Jennifer Stacy
Absent: Jamie Stebbins
Every vote, in order
Arbor Day Proclamation – Friday, April 26, 2024
1 Declare Friday, April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in Easton
To declare Friday, April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in Easton
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to declare Friday, April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in Easton Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:00 PM – Public Hearing: Discussion and Vote to Recommend Acceptance of Lullaby Lane
3 Accept Lullaby Lane
To Accept Lullaby Lane
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Accept Lullaby Lane Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:05 PM – Public Hearing: Restaurant 138, Inc dba Shino at 620 Washington St. – Determination of Alleged Violations
4 Continue the hearing to May 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm
To continue the hearing to May 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to continue the hearing to May 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:10 PM – Public Hearing: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid Pole Petition (Plan No. 30902484) at
5 Approve the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid Pole Petition (Plan No. 30902484) at Tanglewood Drive as requested in Plan No. 30902484
To approve the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid Pole Petition (Plan No. 30902484) at Tanglewood Drive as requested in Plan No. 30902484
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid Pole Petition (Plan No. 30902484) at Tanglewood Drive as requested in Plan No. 30902484 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:15 PM - Public Hearing: Application for Junk Dealers License – Collaborative for Wildlife Justice Inc. dba WildFinds,
6 Approve a new Junk Dealers License for the Collaborative for Wildlife Justice Inc. dba WildFinds at 13 Elm Court, Easton, MA
To approve a new Junk Dealers License for the Collaborative for Wildlife Justice Inc. dba WildFinds at 13 Elm Court, Easton, MA
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve a new Junk Dealers License for the Collaborative for Wildlife Justice Inc. dba WildFinds at 13 Elm Court, Easton, MA Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:20 PM - Interviews and Vote - Appointment to Planning & Zoning Board – Contested Cathy Kidd, Bishoi Sourial, Alan
7 Appoint Cathy Kidd to the Planning & Zoning Board for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Cathy Kidd to the Planning & Zoning Board for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to appoint Cathy Kidd to the Planning & Zoning Board for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2025 Barger-Kidd; Lamb-Kidd; Stacy-Kidd; Fulginiti-Kidd.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:45 PM – Interviews of Veterans Services Officer Candidates (3) [approximately 30 minutes each candidate]
8 Make a conditional offer of employment and appointment of Jason Snyder to the position of Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Easton contingent upon a successful background check including A CORI inquiry through the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and a SORI inquiry through the Sexual Offender Registry, Passing a Pre-employment physical, Submission of a copy of their driving record through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, and Negotiation of salary and start date and further that the Town Administrator be authorized to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate this motion
To make a conditional offer of employment and appointment of Jason Snyder to the position of Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Easton contingent upon a successful background check including A CORI inquiry through the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and a SORI inquiry through the Sexual Offender Registry, Passing a Pre-employment physical, Submission of a copy of their driving record through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, and Negotiation of salary and start date and further that the Town Administrator be authorized to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote: I move to make a conditional offer of employment and appointment of Jason Snyder to the position of Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Easton contingent upon a successful background check including A CORI inquiry through the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and a SORI inquiry through the Sexual Offender Registry, Passing a Pre-employment physical, Submission of a copy of their driving record through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, and Negotiation of salary and start date and further that the Town Administrator be authorized to take any and all step.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Road Closing Request: Easton Pride – June 15, 2024 - Main Street by the Rockery (Barrows St. Extension from Lincoln
9 Approve a Road Closure on June 15, 2024 at Main Street by the Rockery (Barrows St. Extension from Lincoln Street to the Ames Free Library & Main Street from the intersection of Main/Center/Lincoln to the Ames Free Library) from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
To approve a Road Closure on June 15, 2024 at Main Street by the Rockery (Barrows St. Extension from Lincoln Street to the Ames Free Library & Main Street from the intersection of Main/Center/Lincoln to the Ames Free Library) from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve a Road Closure on June 15, 2024 at Main Street by the Rockery (Barrows St. Extension from Lincoln Street to the Ames Free Library & Main Street from the intersection of Main/Center/Lincoln to the Ames Free Library) from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One Day Liquor Licenses:
10 Approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
To approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
10 Approve the five one-day liquor licenses as requested, as a slate
To approve the five one-day liquor licenses as requested, as a slate
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the five one-day liquor licenses as requested, as a slate Barger-slate; Lamb-slate; Stacy-slate; Fulginiti-slate.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote – Green Communities Committee Proposed Change of Charge and Name to Environmental
11 Approve the change of name from Green Communities Committee Environmental Stewardship Committee
To approve the change of name from Green Communities Committee Environmental Stewardship Committee
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the change of name from Green Communities Committee Environmental Stewardship Committee Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
11 Approve the Environmental Stewardship Committee’s (formerly Green Communities Committee) Proposed Change of Charge
To approve the Environmental Stewardship Committee’s (formerly Green Communities Committee) Proposed Change of Charge
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the Environmental Stewardship Committee’s (formerly Green Communities Committee) Proposed Change of Charge Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Economic Development Council Appointment – Planning and Zoning Board Nominee Mikaela Wolfe – Term
13 Appoint Mikaela Wolfe to the Economic Development Council as the Planning & Zoning representative with a term expiration of June 30, 2024
To appoint Mikaela Wolfe to the Economic Development Council as the Planning & Zoning representative with a term expiration of June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to appoint Mikaela Wolfe to the Economic Development Council as the Planning & Zoning representative with a term expiration of June 30, 2024. Barger-Wolfe; Lamb-Wolfe; Stacy-Wolfe; Fulginiti-Wolfe.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Review: May 20, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Draft
14 Include and Recommend Article
To Include and Recommend Article 4
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 4 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 16
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 16 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 17
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 17 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: WAT2022-01 Extension – Stiles Company, Inc. – Cold Water Meters
15 Approve the extension of Contract WAT2022-01 with Stiles Company, Inc. for Cold Water Meters for one final year
To approve the extension of Contract WAT2022-01 with Stiles Company, Inc. for Cold Water Meters for one final year
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the extension of Contract WAT2022-01 with Stiles Company, Inc. for Cold Water Meters for one final year Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Preservation Restriction – 555 Foundry Street Historic Fence CPA Restoration
16 Accept the preservation restriction for the historic fence at 555 Foundry Street and to authorize the chair to sign the restriction
To accept the preservation restriction for the historic fence at 555 Foundry Street and to authorize the chair to sign the restriction.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the preservation restriction for the historic fence at 555 Foundry Street and to authorize the chair to sign the restriction. Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Town Administrator’s FY2024 Performance Evaluation
17 Adopt Town Administrator Connor Read’s FY2024 Performance Review
To adopt Town Administrator Connor Read’s FY2024 Performance Review
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to adopt Town Administrator Connor Read’s FY2024 Performance Review Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
17 Move to executive session at 9:08 PM and to return to open session
To move to executive session at 9:08 PM and to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to move to executive session at 9:08 PM and to return to open session. Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Minutes March 25, 2024
19 Accept the minutes from March 25, 2024
To accept the minutes from March 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the minutes from March 25, 2024.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
20 Adjourn the meeting at 9:29 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 9:29 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 PM Barger-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stacy-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
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