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November 17, 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
6:00 PM – Public Hearing: Transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages License from
1 Approve a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages License transfer to Vadvanal LLC, d/b/a Easton Wine Company, 25 Washington Street as requested
To approve a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages License transfer to Vadvanal LLC, d/b/a Easton Wine Company, 25 Washington Street as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to approve a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages License transfer to Vadvanal LLC, d/b/a Easton Wine Company, 25 Washington Street as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:05 PM – Public Hearing – Annual Tax Classification Hearing
2 Set the Tax Shift to 1.25 for FY26
To set the Tax Shift to 1.25 for FY26
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to set the Tax Shift to 1.25 for FY26.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
2 Not recommend a residential exemption
To not recommend a residential exemption
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to not recommend a residential exemption.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
2 Not recommend a small commercial exemption
To not recommend a small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to not recommend a small commercial exemption.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Announcement and Vote of Acceptance: MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Grant for the Belmont Street Sewer
3 Accept a MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Grant for the Belmont Street Sewer Extension Construction Project in the amount of $1,350,000
To accept a MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Grant for the Belmont Street Sewer Extension Construction Project in the amount of $1,350,000
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept a MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Grant for the Belmont Street Sewer Extension Construction Project in the amount of $1,350,000.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Announcement and Conditional Vote of Acceptance: Massachusetts Federal Funds & Infrastructure Office Grant for
4 Conditionally accept the Massachusetts Federal Funds & Infrastructure Office Grant for Industrial Park Sewer District in the amount of $1,008,135
To conditionally accept the Massachusetts Federal Funds & Infrastructure Office Grant for Industrial Park Sewer District in the amount of $1,008,135
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to conditionally accept the Massachusetts Federal Funds & Infrastructure Office Grant for Industrial Park Sewer District in the amount of $1,008,135.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Announcement and Vote of Acceptance: Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) - $9,894 Safety
5 Accept the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $9,894 Safety Equipment Grant
To accept the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $9,894 Safety Equipment Grant
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $9,894 Safety Equipment Grant.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Road Closure Request: Easton Women of Main’s 2nd Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll - Friday, December 5, 2025,
6 Approve the Road Closure Request for the Easton Women of Main’s 2nd Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday, December 5, 2025, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM as requested
To approve the Road Closure Request for the Easton Women of Main’s 2nd Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday, December 5, 2025, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the Road Closure Request for the Easton Women of Main’s 2nd Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday, December 5, 2025, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One Day Liquor Licenses:
7 Approve a one-day beer & wine license as requested
To approve a one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve a one-day beer & wine license as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To approve a one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve a one-day beer & wine license as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Fontaine Bros. Inc., Contract Change Order #2 – Public Safety Buildings Project
9 Approve Fontaine Bros. Inc. Contract Change Order #2 for the Public Safety Buildings Project as requested
To approve Fontaine Bros. Inc. Contract Change Order #2 for the Public Safety Buildings Project as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Fontaine Bros. Inc. Contract Change Order #2 for the Public Safety Buildings Project as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion Regarding Potential Schedule for the 2026 Annual Town Election
10 Unanimous affirm the date of the Town Election as Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Unanimous affirm the date of the Town Election as Tuesday, April 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous affirm the date of the Town Election as Tuesday, April 28, 2026.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Setting of Fees for the Town Clerk Office’s Licenses and Permits
12 Accept the setting of new fees as presented for the Town Clerk Office starting January 1, 2026
To accept the setting of new fees as presented for the Town Clerk Office starting January 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the setting of new fees as presented for the Town Clerk Office starting January 1, 2026.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Contract Extension: WAT2025-01 Stiles Company, Inc. – Supply and Delivery of Cold Water Meters – One Year
13 Approve a one year extension to Contract WAT2025-01 with Stiles Company, Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Cold Water Meters as requested
To approve a one year extension to Contract WAT2025-01 with Stiles Company, Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Cold Water Meters as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve a one year extension to Contract WAT2025-01 with Stiles Company, Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Cold Water Meters as requested.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Minutes October 20, 2025
14 Approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 Select Board Meeting as presented
To approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 Select Board Meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 Select Board Meeting as presented.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
16 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 7:50 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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