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March 23, 2020
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Robert Espindola, Daniel Freitas
Absent: None
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House and Senate passed a bill today to allowing towns to change the date of the annual election and the
House and Senate passed a bill today to allowing towns to change the date of the annual election and the
Yes: Espindola, FreitasAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion for the Board of Selectmen to reschedule the annual town election from Monday, April 6, 2020 to be held Monday, May 18, 2020 as otherwise advised by State Law. Mr. Freitas seconded. Mr. Murphy abstained because the Board of Selectmen receive a stipend. Vote passed (2-0-1).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Freitas)
Reschedule the annual town meeting from Saturday, May 2, 2020 to be held Saturday, June 20, 2020
To reschedule the annual town meeting from Saturday, May 2, 2020 to be held Saturday, June 20, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to reschedule the annual town meeting from Saturday, May 2, 2020 to be held Saturday, June 20, 2020. Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Freitas)
Approve the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at noon time on the steps of Town Hall and the use of the auditorium in the event of inclement weather with the condition that if the current prohibition of gat
To approve the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at noon time on the steps of Town Hall and the use of the auditorium in the event of inclement weather with the condition that if the current prohibition of gatherings of more than 10 people is still in place, your event will not be allowed
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to approve the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at noon time on the steps of Town Hall and the use of the auditorium in the event of inclement weather with the condition that if the current prohibition of gatherings of more than 10 people is still in place, your event will not be allowed. Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Freitas)
Approve the change of corporate structure for Courtyard restaurant
To approve the change of corporate structure for Courtyard restaurant
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to approve the change of corporate structure for Courtyard restaurant. Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Freitas)
Approve the application for a beer and wine license for Gulf Resources, Inc. 277 Bridge Street
To approve the application for a beer and wine license for Gulf Resources, Inc. 277 Bridge Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to approve the application for a beer and wine license for Gulf Resources, Inc. 277 Bridge Street. Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Freitas)
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