MassVoter.com← Easton Select BoardEaston Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 20, 2025
23 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
6:00 PM – Public Hearing: Pole Petition – Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Plan
1 Approve pole petition 31152844 from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, at Forbes Lane as requested
To approve pole petition 31152844 from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, at Forbes Lane as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve pole petition 31152844 from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, at Forbes Lane as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:05 PM – Public Hearing: Transfer of Auto Class II License: Lux Car Sales LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales to Gage Ventures As
2 Approve the Transfer of Auto Class II License: Lux Car Sales LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales to Gage Ventures As LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales at 38 Foundry Street as requested
To approve the Transfer of Auto Class II License: Lux Car Sales LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales to Gage Ventures As LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales at 38 Foundry Street as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the Transfer of Auto Class II License: Lux Car Sales LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales to Gage Ventures As LLC d/b/a Lux Car Sales at 38 Foundry Street as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:10 PM – Fire Department Update and Related Discussion and Votes:
3 Recommend and include ARTICLE 4. APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS TO FUND TRANSITIONAL COSTS RELATED TO THE PRIVATIZATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES, STABILIZATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS TO GUIDE THE TRANSITION
To recommend and include ARTICLE 4. APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS TO FUND TRANSITIONAL COSTS RELATED TO THE PRIVATIZATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES, STABILIZATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS TO GUIDE THE TRANSITION
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to recommend and include ARTICLE 4. APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS TO FUND TRANSITIONAL COSTS RELATED TO THE PRIVATIZATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES, STABILIZATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS TO GUIDE THE TRANSITION.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
7:15 PM – Presentation and Vote: Plan from the Committee for Climate Action Planning
5 Adopt the plan for Climate Action
To adopt the plan for Climate Action
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to adopt the plan for Climate Action.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Announcement and Vote of Acceptance: Massachusetts Department of Transportation Municipal Small Bridge
7 Accept the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Municipal Small Bridge Program Grant of $483,252
To accept the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Municipal Small Bridge Program Grant of $483,252
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Municipal Small Bridge Program Grant of $483,252.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Road Closure Request: Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11, 2025 – Veterans Memorial Park
8 Approve the road closure request for the Veterans Day ceremony as requested
To approve the road closure request for the Veterans Day ceremony as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the road closure request for the Veterans Day ceremony as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
8 Consent to an easement at 524 Depot Street to be granted by the Town of Easton to Massachusetts Electric Company as requested
To consent to an easement at 524 Depot Street to be granted by the Town of Easton to Massachusetts Electric Company as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to consent to an easement at 524 Depot Street to be granted by the Town of Easton to Massachusetts Electric Company as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Human Rights Committee Appointments: Juniper Misener - Student Seat Expires June 30, 2026 and Katharine Kobylt
9 Appoint Juniper Misener to the Human Rights Committee in the student seat with a seat expiration of June 30, 2026 and Katharine Kobylt to the Human Rights Committee in a regular seat with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028, as a slate
To appoint Juniper Misener to the Human Rights Committee in the student seat with a seat expiration of June 30, 2026 and Katharine Kobylt to the Human Rights Committee in a regular seat with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028, as a slate.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to appoint Juniper Misener to the Human Rights Committee in the student seat with a seat expiration of June 30, 2026 and Katharine Kobylt to the Human Rights Committee in a regular seat with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028, as a slate. Barger-Misener/Kobylt; Fulginiti-Misener/Kobylt; Lamb-Misener/Kobylt; Stacy-Misener/Kobylt; Stebbins-Misener/Kobylt.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Recreation Committee Appointment: C. Ergy Jean-Baptiste – Seat Expiration June 30, 2028
10 Appoint C. Ergy Jean-Baptiste to the Recreation Department with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028
To appoint C. Ergy Jean-Baptiste to the Recreation Department with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to appoint C. Ergy Jean-Baptiste to the Recreation Department with a seat expiration of June 30, 2028 Barger-Jean-Baptiste; Fulginiti-Jean-Baptiste; Lamb-Jean-Baptiste; Stacy-Jean-Baptiste; Stebbins-Jean-Baptiste.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Contract Award: POL2026-01 Central Dodge Inc. – One (1) Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
11 Approve contract POL2026-01 with Central Dodge Inc. for one Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, as requested
To approve contract POL2026-01 with Central Dodge Inc. for one Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve contract POL2026-01 with Central Dodge Inc. for one Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Stacy)
Contract Awards for Department of Public Works:
12 Approve Contract DPW2026-08 with Eastern Minerals and Contract DPW2026-09 Morton Salt both for Road Snow and Ice Removal Products
To approve Contract DPW2026-08 with Eastern Minerals and Contract DPW2026-09 Morton Salt both for Road Snow and Ice Removal Products
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Contract DPW2026-08 with Eastern Minerals and Contract DPW2026-09 Morton Salt both for Road Snow and Ice Removal Products.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Setting of the Select Board 2026 Meeting Schedule
13 Approve the Select Board 2026 Meeting Schedule as proposed
To approve the Select Board 2026 Meeting Schedule as proposed
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the Select Board 2026 Meeting Schedule as proposed.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Resignation from the Council on Aging: Donna Welch, Term Ending June 30, 2027
14 Accept the resignation of Donna Welch from the Council on Aging
To accept the resignation of Donna Welch from the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the resignation of Donna Welch from the Council on Aging Barger-Welch; Fulginiti-Welch; Lamb-Welch; Stacy-Welch; Stebbins-Welch.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Gift to the Easton CERT Team from the Easton Lions
15 Accept a gift to the Easton CERT Team from the Easton Lions
To accept a gift to the Easton CERT Team from the Easton Lions
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept a gift to the Easton CERT Team from the Easton Lions.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Review and Vote to Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant – November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM – Oliver Ames High
16 Include Article 2 PAYMENT OF BILLS(S) FROM A PRIOR FISCAL YEAR in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting
To include Article 2 PAYMENT OF BILLS(S) FROM A PRIOR FISCAL YEAR in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to include Article 2 PAYMENT OF BILLS(S) FROM A PRIOR FISCAL YEAR in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
16 Recommend and include Article 3 in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting
To recommend and include Article 3 in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to recommend and include Article 3 in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
16 Include and recommend Article 5 SUPPLEMENT FY2026 CAPITAL BUDGET in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 6]
To include and recommend Article 5 SUPPLEMENT FY2026 CAPITAL BUDGET in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 6]
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to include and recommend Article 5 SUPPLEMENT FY2026 CAPITAL BUDGET in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 6].” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
16 Recommend and include Article 7 SEPTIC LOAN PROGRAM in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 8]
To recommend and include Article 7 SEPTIC LOAN PROGRAM in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 8]
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to recommend and include Article 7 SEPTIC LOAN PROGRAM in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 8].” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
16 Recommend and include Article 15 AMENDMENT OF LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT BYLAW in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 16]
To recommend and include Article 15 AMENDMENT OF LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT BYLAW in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 16]
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to recommend and include Article 15 AMENDMENT OF LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT BYLAW in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 16].” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
16 Recommend and include Article 16 ZONING AMENDMENTS RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT BYLAW: EASTON TOWN CODE ARTICLE V: § 235-44 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AND ARTICLE IX: § 235-60 DEFINITIONS in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 17]
To recommend and include Article 16 ZONING AMENDMENTS RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT BYLAW: EASTON TOWN CODE ARTICLE V: § 235-44 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AND ARTICLE IX: § 235-60 DEFINITIONS in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 17]
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to recommend and include Article 16 ZONING AMENDMENTS RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT BYLAW: EASTON TOWN CODE ARTICLE V: § 235-44 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AND ARTICLE IX: § 235-60 DEFINITIONS in the Warrant for the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. [Previously Article 17].” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
16 Sign the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to sign the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Minutes September 29, 2025
17 Approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 Select Board Meeting
To approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
19 Adjourn to Executive Session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a), to discuss strategy in negotiations with respect to collective bargaining with Easton Firefighters Local 2790 collective bargaining unit; if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, not to return to open session
To Adjourn to Executive Session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a), to discuss strategy in negotiations with respect to collective bargaining with Easton Firefighters Local 2790 collective bargaining unit; if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call at 9:07 PM to Adjourn to Executive Session under Purpose 3 of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21(a), to discuss strategy in negotiations with respect to collective bargaining with Easton Firefighters Local 2790 collective bargaining unit; if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, not to return to open session. Barger-yes; Stacy-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stebbins-yes; Lamb-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
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