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March 6, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES:
Accept the open session minutes of the February 6, 2023
To accept the open session minutes of the February 6, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of the February 6, 2023, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the executive session minutes of the February 6, 2023
To accept the executive session minutes of the February 6, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the executive session minutes of the February 6, 2023, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion per MGL Chapter 130 section 57 to approve Matt Loo’s aquaculture license for a 10-year term to end in 2033, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the 10th annual West Island 5K run to be held on April 23, 2023, and to allow free parking at Hoppy’s Landing for said event as outlined in the proposal pending approved by Police, Fire and BPW
To approve the 10th annual West Island 5K run to be held on April 23, 2023, and to allow free parking at Hoppy’s Landing for said event as outlined in the proposal pending approved by Police, Fire and BPW
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the 10th annual West Island 5K run to be held on April 23, 2023, and to allow free parking at Hoppy’s Landing for said event as outlined in the proposal pending approved by Police, Fire and BPW. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the health insurance rate increase of 4%
To approve the health insurance rate increase of 4%
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the health insurance rate increase of 4%. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Have the Town Administrator work with the applicant to determine whether an extreme financial hardship exists
To have the Town Administrator work with the applicant to determine whether an extreme financial hardship exists
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to have the Town Administrator work with the applicant to determine whether an extreme financial hardship exists. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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