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March 20, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:30PM
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations w
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: (Angie Lopes Ellison)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: (Angie Lopes Ellison). Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Murphy in favor, motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the open session minutes of February 21, 2023
To accept the open session minutes of February 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of February 21, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the executive session minutes of February 21, 2023
To accept the executive session minutes of February 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the executive session minutes of February 21, 2023, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the open session minutes of March 6, 2023
To accept the open session minutes of March 6, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of March 6, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant as described by the Town Clerk
To approve the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant as described by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the April 3, 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant as described by the Town Clerk. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the poll workers read by Ms. Powers (Attachment C)
To approve the poll workers read by Ms. Powers (Attachment C)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the poll workers read by Ms. Powers (Attachment C). Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Police detail as outlined by the Town Clerk (Attachment D)
To approve the Police detail as outlined by the Town Clerk (Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the Police detail as outlined by the Town Clerk (Attachment D). Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Despina Longinidis to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a term to end May 2024
To appoint Despina Longinidis to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a term to end May 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Despina Longinidis to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a term to end May 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Joseph Figueiredo to the Agricultural Committee for a term to end May 2024
To appoint Joseph Figueiredo to the Agricultural Committee for a term to end May 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Joseph Figueiredo to the Agricultural Committee for a term to end May 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Theresa Pereira to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to end May 2024
To appoint Theresa Pereira to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to end May 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Theresa Pereira to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to end May 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the change in Manager to Daniel Fowler
To approve the change in Manager to Daniel Fowler
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the change in Manager to Daniel Fowler. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the use of Town roads for the Podkowa 5K Race Fundraiser to occur on October 1, 2023 from 7AM to 1PM pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments
To approve the use of Town roads for the Podkowa 5K Race Fundraiser to occur on October 1, 2023 from 7AM to 1PM pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the use of Town roads for the Podkowa 5K Race Fundraiser to occur on October 1, 2023 from 7AM to 1PM pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path use of the Town Bike Path on May 21, 2023 from 10AM to 1:45PM
To approve the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path use of the Town Bike Path on May 21, 2023 from 10AM to 1:45PM
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path use of the Town Bike Path on May 21, 2023 from 10AM to 1:45PM. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract regarding the additional opioid lawsuit with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan
To authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract regarding the additional opioid lawsuit with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract regarding the additional opioid lawsuit with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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