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August 18, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Jennifer Stacy, Jamie Stebbins
Absent: Marc Lamb
Every vote, in order
6:00 PM – Public Hearing: Application for a New Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License,
1 Approve the New Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License – Badavas Inc dba Niko Bar and Grill, 140 Main Street, Easton, MA as requested
To approve the New Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License – Badavas Inc dba Niko Bar and Grill, 140 Main Street, Easton, MA as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the New Section 12 On Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License – Badavas Inc dba Niko Bar and Grill, 140 Main Street, Easton, MA as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
One Day Liquor Licenses:
4 Approve the two one-day beer & wine licenses, as requested, as a slate
To approve the two one-day beer & wine licenses, as requested, as a slate.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the two one-day beer & wine licenses, as requested, as a slate..” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
4 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: Stacy)
New Annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Giana Restaurant LLC, 3 Roosevelt Circle –
5 Approve the New Annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Giana Restaurant LLC, 3 Roosevelt Circle – 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, for indoor only
To approve the New Annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Giana Restaurant LLC, 3 Roosevelt Circle – 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, for indoor only
Yes: Fulginiti, Stacy, StebbinsNo: Barger
From the minutes
“Vote: 3-1 to approve the New Annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Giana Restaurant LLC, 3 Roosevelt Circle – 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, for indoor only Fulginiti-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Barger-no.” (Motion: Stacy, second: Stebbins)
Execution of Power Purchase Agreement with Solect Energy in relation to Roof Mounted Solar Lease at the Blanche
6 Approve and delegate execution of the Power Purchase Agreement with Solect Energy in relation to Roof Mounted Solar Lease at the Blanche Ames Elementary School to Dottie Fulginiti, pending final resolution with Town Administration and Legal Counsel
To approve and delegate execution of the Power Purchase Agreement with Solect Energy in relation to Roof Mounted Solar Lease at the Blanche Ames Elementary School to Dottie Fulginiti, pending final resolution with Town Administration and Legal Counsel
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve and delegate execution of the Power Purchase Agreement with Solect Energy in relation to Roof Mounted Solar Lease at the Blanche Ames Elementary School to Dottie Fulginiti, pending final resolution with Town Administration and Legal Counsel.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Audit Committee Appointment – Hansen Bargantine – Seat Expiration June 30, 2028
7 Appoint Hansen Bargantine to a seat on the Audit Committee with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028
To appoint Hansen Bargantine to a seat on the Audit Committee with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to appoint Hansen Bargantine to a seat on the Audit Committee with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028 Barger-Bargantine; Stacy-Bargantine; Stebbins-Bargantine; Fulginiti-Bargantine.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Vote: Swift’s Memorial Park Construction – NELM Change Order #2, BSC Group Change
8 Approve the NELM Change Order #2 as requested
To approve the NELM Change Order #2 as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the NELM Change Order #2 as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
8 Approve the BSC Group Change as requested
To approve the BSC Group Change as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the BSC Group Change as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Vote: Contract DPW2026-04 – C. Naughton – Prospect Street Water Main Replacement Project
9 Approve Contract DPW2026-04 with C. Naughton for the Prospect Street Water Main Replacement Project as requested
To approve Contract DPW2026-04 with C. Naughton for the Prospect Street Water Main Replacement Project as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Contract DPW2026-04 with C. Naughton for the Prospect Street Water Main Replacement Project as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Vote: Contract DPW2025-20 – Wayne Roofing Systems, LLC - Roof Replacements for Wells 5 and 7
10 Approve Contract DPW2025-20 with Wayne Roofing Systems, LLC for the Roof Replacements for Wells 5 and 7 as requested
To approve Contract DPW2025-20 with Wayne Roofing Systems, LLC for the Roof Replacements for Wells 5 and 7 as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Contract DPW2025-20 with Wayne Roofing Systems, LLC for the Roof Replacements for Wells 5 and 7 as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Vote: Contract DPW2026-01 – Weston & Sampson – LSP Services for Police/Fire on Lothrop Street
11 Approve Contract DPW2026-01 with Weston & Sampson for LSP Services for Police/Fire on Lothrop Street as requested
To approve Contract DPW2026-01 with Weston & Sampson for LSP Services for Police/Fire on Lothrop Street as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Contract DPW2026-01 with Weston & Sampson for LSP Services for Police/Fire on Lothrop Street as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Vote: Contract EFD2026-01 – Stryker Medical – Two Cardiac Monitors
12 Approve Contract EFD2026-01 with Stryker Medical for Two Cardiac Monitors as requested
To approve Contract EFD2026-01 with Stryker Medical for Two Cardiac Monitors as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Contract EFD2026-01 with Stryker Medical for Two Cardiac Monitors as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Vote: Opening of Warrant for November 10, 2025 Fall Special Town Meeting
14 Open the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting, articles to be submitted by September 25, 2025
To open the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting, articles to be submitted by September 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to open the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting, articles to be submitted by September 25, 2025.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Discussion and Vote: Adoption of Town Administrator’s FY26 Goals and Objectives
15 Adopt the Town Administrator’s FY26 Goals and Objectives as presented
To adopt the Town Administrator’s FY26 Goals and Objectives as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to adopt the Town Administrator’s FY26 Goals and Objectives as presented.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Acceptance of Community Preservation Committee Resignation: Tom Brussard – Seat Expiration June 30, 2026
16 Accept the resignation of Tom Brussard from the Community Preservation Committee leaving a Seat Expiration of June 30, 2026
To accept the resignation of Tom Brussard from the Community Preservation Committee leaving a Seat Expiration of June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the resignation of Tom Brussard from the Community Preservation Committee leaving a Seat Expiration of June 30, 2026 Barger-Brussard; Stacy-Brussard; Stebbins-Brussard; Fulginiti-Brussard.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Acceptance of Minutes: 7/28/2025
17 Accept the regular Select Board minutes from July 28, 2025
To accept the regular Select Board minutes from July 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the regular Select Board minutes from July 28, 2025.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Acceptance of Executive Session Minutes (Approval & Release): 4/28/25, 5/5/2025
18 Accept Executive Session Minutes: 4/28/25, 5/5/2025
To accept Executive Session Minutes: 4/28/25, 5/5/2025
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept Executive Session Minutes: 4/28/25, 5/5/2025.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Release of Previously Approved Select Board Minutes: 3/13/2023, 4/10/2023, 4/26/2023, 5/22/2023, 9/26/2023,
19 Approve the release of Previously Approved Select Board Minutes: 3/13/2023, 4/10/2023, 4/26/2023, 5/22/2023, 9/26/2023, 11/6/2023, 12/4/2023, 12 18/2023
To approve the release of Previously Approved Select Board Minutes: 3/13/2023, 4/10/2023, 4/26/2023, 5/22/2023, 9/26/2023, 11/6/2023, 12/4/2023, 12 18/2023
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the release of Previously Approved Select Board Minutes: 3/13/2023, 4/10/2023, 4/26/2023, 5/22/2023, 9/26/2023, 11/6/2023, 12/4/2023, 12 18/2023.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Select Board Notes
21 Adjourn to Executive Session under Purposes 2 and 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a), respectively, to discuss strategy in relation to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Connor Read and Justin Alexander; and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Easton Firefighters Local 2790 collective bargaining unit if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session
To Adjourn to Executive Session under Purposes 2 and 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a), respectively, to discuss strategy in relation to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Connor Read and Justin Alexander; and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Easton Firefighters Local 2790 collective bargaining unit if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call at 8:25 PM to Adjourn to Executive Session under Purposes 2 and 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a), respectively, to discuss strategy in relation to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Connor Read and Justin Alexander; and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Easton Firefighters Local 2790 collective bargaining unit if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stebbins-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
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