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June 1, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia
Absent: Daniel Freitas
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of May 10, 2021
To approve the open session minutes of May 10, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to approve the open session minutes of May 10, 2021. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Approve the executive session minutes of May 10, 2021
To approve the executive session minutes of May 10, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to approve the executive session minutes of May 10, 2021. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Approve the open session minutes of May 14, 2021
To approve the open session minutes of May 14, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to approve the open session minutes of May 14, 2021. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Approve the open session minutes of May 25, 2021
To approve the open session minutes of May 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to approve the open session minutes of May 25, 2021. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Dissolve the Fire Apparatus Study Committee and form a Fire Apparatus working group
To dissolve the Fire Apparatus Study Committee and form a Fire Apparatus working group
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to dissolve the Fire Apparatus Study Committee and form a Fire Apparatus working group. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint Peter DeTerra to the Agricultural Commission for a term of three years
To reappoint Peter DeTerra to the Agricultural Commission for a term of three years
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint Peter DeTerra to the Agricultural Commission for a term of three years. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint Art Curator Mark Badwey and Associate Art Curator Kelly Smith for a term of one year
To reappoint Art Curator Mark Badwey and Associate Art Curator Kelly Smith for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint Art Curator Mark Badwey and Associate Art Curator Kelly Smith for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint Pamela Davis, Ronnie J. Manzone and Ellis B. Withington to the Board of Assessor’s for a term of one year
To reappoint Pamela Davis, Ronnie J. Manzone and Ellis B. Withington to the Board of Assessor’s for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint Pamela Davis, Ronnie J. Manzone and Ellis B. Withington to the Board of Assessor’s for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint Lee Baumgartner, Doug Brady, Nils Isaksen, Jacqueline Kenworthy, Helena Oliveira and Cody Thibault to the Bell Committee for a term of one year
To reappoint Lee Baumgartner, Doug Brady, Nils Isaksen, Jacqueline Kenworthy, Helena Oliveira and Cody Thibault to the Bell Committee for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint Lee Baumgartner, Doug Brady, Nils Isaksen, Jacqueline Kenworthy, Helena Oliveira and Cody Thibault to the Bell Committee for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint James Anderson and Justin Gledhil to the Bikeway Committee, each for a term of one year
To reappoint James Anderson and Justin Gledhil to the Bikeway Committee, each for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint James Anderson and Justin Gledhil to the Bikeway Committee, each for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint Sean Powers and Alyssa Botelho to the Broadband Study Committee for a term of one year
To reappoint Sean Powers and Alyssa Botelho to the Broadband Study Committee for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint Sean Powers and Alyssa Botelho to the Broadband Study Committee for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Reappoint Barbara Acksen, Maria Carvalho, Ronald Medina and John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term of one year
To reappoint Barbara Acksen, Maria Carvalho, Ronald Medina and John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to reappoint Barbara Acksen, Maria Carvalho, Ronald Medina and John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Appoint Vincent Furtado (BPW representative) and Robert Baldwin (School representative) to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a three year term
To appoint Vincent Furtado (BPW representative) and Robert Baldwin (School representative) to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a three year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Vincent Furtado (BPW representative) and Robert Baldwin (School representative) to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a three year term. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Appoint Donna Lavallee and Glen Gabbard to the Commission on Disability for a term of three years
To appoint Donna Lavallee and Glen Gabbard to the Commission on Disability for a term of three years
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Donna Lavallee and Glen Gabbard to the Commission on Disability for a term of three years. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Appoint Gary Lavalette and John Dallen to the Conservation Commission for aterm of three years each
To appoint Gary Lavalette and John Dallen to the Conservation Commission for aterm of three years each
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Gary Lavalette and John Dallen to the Conservation Commission for aterm of three years each. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Appoint Steven Borges, Mathrew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Carolyn Hurley (Town Business), Robert Jones, Keven W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott McGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W.
To appoint Steven Borges, Mathrew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Carolyn Hurley (Town Business), Robert Jones, Keven W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott McGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr., Milan Whitaker as Constables for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Steven Borges, Mathrew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Carolyn Hurley (Town Business), Robert Jones, Keven W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott McGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr., Milan Whitaker as Constables for a term of one year. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Appoint Lee Allaire, Susan Oiestad (associate member), Carol Burt (associate member) and Robert Ryan (associate member) to the Council on Aging for a term of three years
To appoint Lee Allaire, Susan Oiestad (associate member), Carol Burt (associate member) and Robert Ryan (associate member) to the Council on Aging for a term of three years
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Lee Allaire, Susan Oiestad (associate member), Carol Burt (associate member) and Robert Ryan (associate member) to the Council on Aging for a term of three years. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
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