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April 7, 2025
18 recorded votes, 1 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
6:00 PM – Public Hearing – Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan
1 Approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31070981 at Foundry Street and Symphony Drive as requested
To approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31070981 at Foundry Street and Symphony Drive as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31070981 at Foundry Street and Symphony Drive as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
2 Approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31071125 at Foundry Street and Turnpike Street as requested
To approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31071125 at Foundry Street and Turnpike Street as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31071125 at Foundry Street and Turnpike Street as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Road Closure Requests:
3 Approve the road closure for Easton Pride on June 21, 2025 from 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 the road closure for Easton Pride on June 21, 2025 from 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 the road closure for Easton Pride on June 21, 2025 from 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.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
3 Approve the road closure for the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District’s Annual End of Summer Music Festival on September 21, 2025 from Main Street by the Rockery to Oliver Street from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
To approve the road closure for the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District’s Annual End of Summer Music Festival on September 21, 2025 from Main Street by the Rockery to Oliver Street from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the road closure for the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District’s Annual End of Summer Music Festival on September 21, 2025 from Main Street by the Rockery to Oliver Street from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Junk License Renewals:
4 Approve the Junk Dealers Licenses as a slate contingent on review and approval by applicable town departments and settlement of fees
To approve the Junk Dealers Licenses as a slate contingent on review and approval by applicable town departments and settlement of fees.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the Junk Dealers Licenses as a slate contingent on review and approval by applicable town departments and settlement of fees. Barger-slate; Fulginiti-slate; Stacy-slate; Lamb-slate; Stebbins-slate.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One-Day Liquor Licenses:
5 Approve the four one day all-alcohol licenses and two one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate
To approve the four one day all-alcohol licenses and two one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the four one day all-alcohol licenses and two one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate Barger-slate; Lamb-slate; Fulginiti-slate; Stacy-slate; Stebbins-slate.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Easton Housing Authority Appointment, One (1) Town Appointed Tenant Board Seat - Contested: Donald Burroughs,
6 Appoint Donald Burroughs to the Easton Housing Authority
To appoint Donald Burroughs to the Easton Housing Authority
Yes: Barger, Fulginiti, LambNo: Stacy, Stebbins
From the minutes
“Vote: 3-2 to appoint Donald Burroughs to the Easton Housing Authority Barger-Burroughs; Lamb-Burroughs; Fulginiti-Burroughs; Stacy-Maraglia; Stebbins-Maraglia.” (Motion: Lamb, second: Fulginiti)
Discussion and Vote on Board of Registrars recommendation for Early Voting in Person for the June 10th Special Town
7 Take action on the Board of Registrars recommendation and to offer early voting in person for the June 10, 2025 Special Town Election on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9AM to 3PM at the Easton Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA
To take action on the Board of Registrars recommendation and to offer early voting in person for the June 10, 2025 Special Town Election on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9AM to 3PM at the Easton Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous, in accordance with MGL Chapter 54, Section 25B (8)(c)(1-3), to take action on the Board of Registrars recommendation and to offer early voting in person for the June 10, 2025 Special Town Election on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9AM to 3PM at the Easton Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Stonehill College Annual Gift and Possible Vote Authorizing Stonehill Gift Funds for Promoting A
10 Accept the annual gift from Stonehill College and authorize the allocations as requested
To accept the annual gift from Stonehill College and authorize the allocations as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept the annual gift from Stonehill College and authorize the allocations as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Nomination of Inspector of Animals – Jordan Holbrook
11 Nominate Jordan Holbrook to serve as Animal Inspector for the Department of Agricultural Resources, Division of Animal Health with an expiration of April 30, 2026
To nominate Jordan Holbrook to serve as Animal Inspector for the Department of Agricultural Resources, Division of Animal Health with an expiration of April 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to nominate Jordan Holbrook to serve as Animal Inspector for the Department of Agricultural Resources, Division of Animal Health with an expiration of April 30, 2026. Fulginiti-Holbrook; Barger-Holbrook; Lamb-Holbrook; Stebbins-Holbrook; Stacy-Holbrook.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Possible Vote: Extension of Town Administrator Employment Agreement Term by One (1) Additional
13 Approve a one-year extension/amendment of Town Administrator Read’s existing employment agreement carrying its term expiration to June 30, 2029
To approve a one-year extension/amendment of Town Administrator Read’s existing employment agreement carrying its term expiration to June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve a one-year extension/amendment of Town Administrator Read’s existing employment agreement carrying its term expiration to June 30, 2029.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Review: May 19, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Draft
14 Include and Recommend Article
To Include and Recommend Article 3
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 3.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
14 Include (only) Article
To Include (only) Article 5
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include (only) Article 5.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
14 Include and Recommend Article
To Include and Recommend Article 7
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 7.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 11
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 11.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
14 Include and Recommend Article 12
To Include and Recommend Article 12.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 12..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Minutes March 24, 2025
15 Accept the Select Board meeting minutes from March 24, 2025 as presented
To accept the Select Board meeting minutes from March 24, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to accept the Select Board meeting minutes from March 24, 2025 as presented.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
17 Enter into executive session not to return to open session under purpose 3 of MGL c. 30A ss 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units and to discuss litigation relating to the Town of Easton / Rent Control Board and Easton MHC LLC if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares
To enter into executive session not to return to open session under purpose 3 of MGL c. 30A ss 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units and to discuss litigation relating to the Town of Easton / Rent Control Board and Easton MHC LLC if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous at 9:52 pm to enter into executive session not to return to open session under purpose 3 of MGL c. 30A ss 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units and to discuss litigation relating to the Town of Easton / Rent Control Board and Easton MHC LLC if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stebbins-yes; Lamb-yes.” (Motion: Lamb, second: Barger)
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