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February 22, 2022
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Stasia Powers, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Espindola read Health Agent Dave Flaherty’s memo regarding the mask. mandate and the current
Change the policy regarding masks for Town Hall to a strong mask advisory
To change the policy regarding masks for Town Hall to a strong mask advisory
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to change the policy regarding masks for Town Hall to a strong mask advisory. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Enter into executive session: 1. Real Estate Matters pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6: Union Wharf To conduct negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to MGL, Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a} (2): Town Administrator
To enter into executive session: 1. Real Estate Matters pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6: Union Wharf To conduct negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to MGL, Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a} (2): Town Administrator negotiations 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with union personne} pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21{a) 3 Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to enter into executive session: 1. Real Estate Matters pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6: Union Wharf To conduct negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to MGL, Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a} (2): Town Administrator negotiations 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with union personne} pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21{a) 3 Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Reconsider the original motion regarding the mask mandate
To reconsider the original motion regarding the mask mandate
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to reconsider the original motion regarding the mask mandate. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Revise the mask mandate for all municipal buildings to be a Strong Mask Advisory
To revise the mask mandate for all municipal buildings to be a Strong Mask Advisory
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to revise the mask mandate for all municipal buildings to be a Strong Mask Advisory. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Adjourn at 7:11 pm
To adjourn at 7:11 pm
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adjourn at 7:11 pm. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
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