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October 23, 2023
4 recorded votes, 1 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
Sharon Simmons, Jeff Lucas, Jessica Fidalgo (via Zoom). Planning Director Paul DiGiuseppe
Take Action Item E1 out of order
To take Action Item E1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item E1 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take Action Item E2 out of order
To take Action Item E2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item E2 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Ms. Ellison added that Ms. Tomassetti could contact the state to ask about potential conflict. Ms. Tomassetti
Appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Planning Board
To appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Planning Board
Yes: SilviaJoint vote with another board; the count includes both boards. Only Select Board members are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Melanson motioned to appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Planning Board. Mr. Grant seconded. Roll Call Vote, Ms. Melanson in favor, Mr. Grant in favor, Ms. Simmons in favor, Mr. daSilva in favor, Mr. Lucas in favor, Ms. Fidalgo in favor and Mr. Carr in favor. The motion passed unanimously (7-0-0).”
Sharon Simmons, Jeff Lucas, Jessica Fidalgo (via Zoom). Planning Director Paul DiGiuseppe
Appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Planning Board for a term to end after the election date of April 2024
To appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Planning Board for a term to end after the election date of April 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Planning Board for a term to end after the election date of April 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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