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May 1, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: Leon Correy
Every vote, in order
A moment of silence was observed to bring peace into our world
Enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at 7:00PM pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a){7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements”: Public
To enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at 7:00PM pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a){7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements”: Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Open Meeting Law, GLL. ¢. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g) (Conservation Commission legal opinion)
The roll call in the minutes does not match the count (5-0-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at 7:00PM pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a){7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements”: Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Open Meeting Law, GLL. ¢. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g) (Conservation Commission legal opinion). Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call Vote, Mr. Espindola in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Murphy in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of March 20, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of March 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of March 20, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of March 20, 2023
To accept the Executive Session minutes of March 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of March 20, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of March 23, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of March 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of March 23, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of March 28, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of March 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of March 28, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of April 3, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of April 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of April 3, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of April 11, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of April 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of April 11, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of April 11, 2023
To accept the Executive Session minutes of April 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of April 11, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Postpone the request for discontinuance until further notice and review of the 30B protocols
To postpone the request for discontinuance until further notice and review of the 30B protocols
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to postpone the request for discontinuance until further notice and review of the 30B protocols. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Continue the Eversource petition for FO pole installation and conduit under public road at Causeway Road and Alder St and only schedule a public hearing after we receive the information from Eversource as requested and h
To continue the Eversource petition for FO pole installation and conduit under public road at Causeway Road and Alder St and only schedule a public hearing after we receive the information from Eversource as requested and have notified the residents that it will be on our agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to continue the Eversource petition for FO pole installation and conduit under public road at Causeway Road and Alder St and only schedule a public hearing after we receive the information from Eversource as requested and have notified the residents that it will be on our agenda. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the change of manager from Amy Sherburne to Linda Belliveau for The 99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC and to approve the change of Officers from Wendy Harkness, Charles Noyes and Kurt Schnaubelt to Clinton Lautenschle
To approve the change of manager from Amy Sherburne to Linda Belliveau for The 99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC and to approve the change of Officers from Wendy Harkness, Charles Noyes and Kurt Schnaubelt to Clinton Lautenschlegar, Marjorie Nemzura, Phillip Purcell, Mark Spurgin and Kara Jacobs
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the change of manager from Amy Sherburne to Linda Belliveau for The 99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC and to approve the change of Officers from Wendy Harkness, Charles Noyes and Kurt Schnaubelt to Clinton Lautenschlegar, Marjorie Nemzura, Phillip Purcell, Mark Spurgin and Kara Jacobs. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Conservation Commission Candidates
Appoint Caroline Hawthorne to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 2024
To appoint Caroline Hawthorne to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 2024
Yes: Espindola, Murphy, PowersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Caroline Hawthorne to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 2024. Mr. Espindola seconded. The motion passed (3-1-0) Mr. Murphy, Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola in favor Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
A moment of silence was observed to bring peace into our world
Allow the Concerns under the Stars to take place on the following dates: July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd and August 10th, all Thursday nights, starting at 7:00PM
To allow the Concerns under the Stars to take place on the following dates: July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd and August 10th, all Thursday nights, starting at 7:00PM
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to allow the Concerns under the Stars to take place on the following dates: July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd and August 10th, all Thursday nights, starting at 7:00PM. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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