MassVoter.com← Easton Select BoardEaston Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2025
12 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
2 Approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31076764 as requested
To approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31076764 as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the Pole Petition from Massachusetts Electric dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan 31076764 as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One-Day Liquor Licenses:
3 Approve the one day all-alcohol license as requested
To approve the one day all-alcohol license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the one day all-alcohol license as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
3 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.” (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.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
3 Approve the three one day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate
To approve the three one day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the three one day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate Barger-slate; Lamb-slate; Fulginiti-slate; Stacy-slate; Stebbins-slate.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Road Closure Request: Tricentennial Parade on July 12, 2025 – Center St. from Depot St. to Main St.; and Main
4 Approve the road closure for the Tricentennial Parade on July 12, 2025 – Center St. from Depot St. to Main St.; and Main St./Rockery area from Center St. to Pond St as requested
To approve the road closure for the Tricentennial Parade on July 12, 2025 – Center St. from Depot St. to Main St.; and Main St./Rockery area from Center St. to Pond St as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to approve the road closure for the Tricentennial Parade on July 12, 2025 – Center St. from Depot St. to Main St.; and Main St./Rockery area from Center St. to Pond St as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Sign Letter of Support for Easton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan
5 Sign Letter of Support for Easton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan as requested
To Sign Letter of Support for Easton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous to Sign Letter of Support for Easton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
5 Enter into executive session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with town and school 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 session
To enter into executive session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with town and school 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 session.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call at 6:32 PM to enter into executive session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with town and school 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 session. Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Potential Discussion and Vote Re: MOA with Town and School Unions Relating to OPEB Contributions
6 Sign and approve the MOA with Town and School Unions Relating to OPEB Contributions as presented
To sign and approve the MOA with Town and School Unions Relating to OPEB Contributions as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to sign and approve the MOA with Town and School Unions Relating to OPEB Contributions as presented Fulginiti-yes; Stacy-yes; Barger-yes; Stebbins-yes [Lamb recused himself from discussion and vote].” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Barger)
Potential Discussion and Vote Re: Retiree Health Insurance Contribution Rates Effective January 1, 2027
7 Amend the relevant portions of the March 10, 2025, vote to adjust future retiree rates as follows: That the reduction of the employer share of health insurance premiums for retirees based on date of retirement, specifically, for those who retire on or after January 1, 2026, shall remain unchanged from the March 10 vote and for those retirees, they shall contribute 30% and the employer shall contribute 70%. And further, that the reduction of employer contribution from 70 to 60% effective January 1, 2027 is rescinded
To amend the relevant portions of the March 10, 2025, vote to adjust future retiree rates as follows: That the reduction of the employer share of health insurance premiums for retirees based on date of retirement, specifically, for those who retire on or after January 1, 2026, shall remain unchanged from the March 10 vote and for those retirees, they shall contribute 30% and the employer shall contribute 70%. And further, that the reduction of employer contribution from 70 to 60% effective January 1, 2027 is rescinded.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to amend the relevant portions of the March 10, 2025, vote to adjust future retiree rates as follows: That the reduction of the employer share of health insurance premiums for retirees based on date of retirement, specifically, for those who retire on or after January 1, 2026, shall remain unchanged from the March 10 vote and for those retirees, they shall contribute 30% and the employer shall contribute 70%. And further, that the reduction of employer contribution from 70 to 60% effective January 1, 2027 is rescinded. Fulginiti-yes; Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Discussion and Vote: Update Select Board Policy #52A Financial Management Guidelines Related to Nonunion
8 Update Select Board Policy #52A Financial Management Guidelines Related to Nonunion Employee Payroll Contributions to OPEB Trust Fund as requested
To Update Select Board Policy #52A Financial Management Guidelines Related to Nonunion Employee Payroll Contributions to OPEB Trust Fund as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to Update Select Board Policy #52A Financial Management Guidelines Related to Nonunion Employee Payroll Contributions to OPEB Trust Fund as requested Fulginiti-yes; Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes [Lamb recused himself from discussion and vote].” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Select Board Notes
10 Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous at 7:12 pm to adjourn Barger-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Lamb-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
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