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March 24, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Marc Lamb, Jennifer Stacy, Jamie Stebbins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
6:05 PM – Public Hearing – Change of Hours of a Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License
1 Approve the Change of Hours Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for LTP Pickleball, LLC situated at 7 Lois Lane, Easton, MA to expand their hours to Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 am, and Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 am, contingent on payment of an outstanding tax bill
To approve the Change of Hours Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for LTP Pickleball, LLC situated at 7 Lois Lane, Easton, MA to expand their hours to Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 am, and Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 am, contingent on payment of an outstanding tax bill.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the Change of Hours Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for LTP Pickleball, LLC situated at 7 Lois Lane, Easton, MA to expand their hours to Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 am, and Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 am, contingent on payment of an outstanding tax bill..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:45 PM - Presentation: Promoting A Sustainable Easton (PASE) Final Recommendations for FY26 Budget and
3 Accept the PASE FY26 Override Community Pledge as presented
To accept the PASE FY26 Override Community Pledge as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept the PASE FY26 Override Community Pledge as presented Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stebbins-yes [Lamb recused himself from discussion and vote].” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
3 Schedule a special town election for purposes of voters considering an operating override question for the fiscal year 2026, to be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Oliver Ames High School. Further, that that the Select Board will at a later date review, finalize and vote to adopt specific ballot language for said override prior to the statutorily required 35-day deadline
To schedule a special town election for purposes of voters considering an operating override question for the fiscal year 2026, to be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Oliver Ames High School. Further, that that the Select Board will at a later date review, finalize and vote to adopt specific ballot language for said override prior to the statutorily required 35-day deadline.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to schedule a special town election for purposes of voters considering an operating override question for the fiscal year 2026, to be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Oliver Ames High School. Further, that that the Select Board will at a later date review, finalize and vote to adopt specific ballot language for said override prior to the statutorily required 35-day deadline. Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stebbins-yes [Lamb recused himself from discussion and vote].” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Road Closure Request: Easton Tricentennial Committee’s Arts & Cultural Festival – April 26, 2025 from 6 AM to 6 PM
5 Approve the Road Closure Request for the Easton Tricentennial Committee’s Arts & Cultural Festival on April 26, 2025 from 6 AM to 6 PM, Barrows Street/ Main Street in Front of Rockery and Oakes Ames Memorial Hall contingent on police details and town permit requirements being secured
To approve the Road Closure Request for the Easton Tricentennial Committee’s Arts & Cultural Festival on April 26, 2025 from 6 AM to 6 PM, Barrows Street/ Main Street in Front of Rockery and Oakes Ames Memorial Hall contingent on police details and town permit requirements being secured
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the Road Closure Request for the Easton Tricentennial Committee’s Arts & Cultural Festival on April 26, 2025 from 6 AM to 6 PM, Barrows Street/ Main Street in Front of Rockery and Oakes Ames Memorial Hall contingent on police details and town permit requirements being secured.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One-Day Liquor Licenses: Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street
6 Approve the two (2) one-day all alcohol licenses and the six (6) one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, a slate
To approve the two (2) one-day all alcohol licenses and the six (6) one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, a slate.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the two (2) one-day all alcohol licenses and the six (6) one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, a slate..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Contract Award: DPW2025-19 Woodard & Curran - Belmont Street Sewer Extension Design and Construction
8 Approve Contract DPW2025-19 with Woodard & Curran for the Belmont Street Sewer Extension Design and Construction Oversight as requested
To approve Contract DPW2025-19 with Woodard & Curran for the Belmont Street Sewer Extension Design and Construction Oversight as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve Contract DPW2025-19 with Woodard & Curran for the Belmont Street Sewer Extension Design and Construction Oversight as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: ESRI Small Government Enterprise License Agreement – GIS Software
9 Approve the ESRI Small Government Enterprise License Agreement for GIS Software as requested
To approve the ESRI Small Government Enterprise License Agreement for GIS Software as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the ESRI Small Government Enterprise License Agreement for GIS Software as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Authorize Town Administrator to Accept $75,000 Legislative Earmark for Beautification and Redevelopment
10 Authorize the Town Administrator to Accept the $75,000 Legislative Earmark for the Beatification and Redevelopment of Swift’s Park with gratitude
To authorize the Town Administrator to Accept the $75,000 Legislative Earmark for the Beatification and Redevelopment of Swift’s Park with gratitude
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to authorize the Town Administrator to Accept the $75,000 Legislative Earmark for the Beatification and Redevelopment of Swift’s Park with gratitude.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Acceptance of Donation to the Easton Police Department
11 Accept the donation from James & Emma Ducharme to the Police Department as requested
To accept the donation from James & Emma Ducharme to the Police Department as requested.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept the donation from James & Emma Ducharme to the Police Department as requested..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Acceptance of Donations to the Easton Fire Department and to the Easton Fire Department CERT Team
12 Accept both the donation from James & Emma Ducharme to the Fire Department and the donation from the Festival of Trees to the CERT Team as requested, as a slate
To accept both the donation from James & Emma Ducharme to the Fire Department and the donation from the Festival of Trees to the CERT Team as requested, as a slate
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept both the donation from James & Emma Ducharme to the Fire Department and the donation from the Festival of Trees to the CERT Team as requested, as a slate.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Acceptance of Resignation - Amy Gershman - Human Rights Committee Term Expires June 30, 2025
13 Accept the resignation of Amy Gershman from the Human Rights Committee leaving a seat with a term expiration of June 30, 2025
To accept the resignation of Amy Gershman from the Human Rights Committee leaving a seat with a term expiration of June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept the resignation of Amy Gershman from the Human Rights Committee leaving a seat with a term expiration of June 30, 2025.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Review: May 19, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Draft
14 Include and Recommend Article
To Include and Recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 10.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 13.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Possible Vote: Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement for FY26 with Professional Administrative
15 Move to Executive Session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all town bargaining units if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to open meeting
To move to Executive Session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all town bargaining units if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to open meeting.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call at 8:41 PM to move to Executive Session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all town bargaining units if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to open meeting. Stebbins-yes; Stacy-yes; Lamb-yes; Barger-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Minutes March 10, 2025
16 Accept the Select Board meeting minutes from March 10, 2025 as presented
To accept the Select Board meeting minutes from March 10, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept the Select Board meeting minutes from March 10, 2025 as presented.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
18 Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous at 9:12 pm to adjourn Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stebbins-yes; Lamb-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
From the Easton Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Documents on Demand site. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: cropped from the Town of Easton’s Select Board group photo (2023), easton.ma.us. Former members show initials.
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