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January 8, 2024
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Not Present: Chair Leon Correy
Take Action Item C2 out of order
To take Action Item C2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item C2 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating po
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Civil Service) and to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Civil Service) and to return to Open Session. 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 (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of December 18, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of December 18, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of December 18, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the retirement notice of Brian Riggs on July 25, 2026
To accept the retirement notice of Brian Riggs on July 25, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the retirement notice of Brian Riggs on July 25, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the charge change for the Broadband Study Committee as written
To accept the charge change for the Broadband Study Committee as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the charge change for the Broadband Study Committee as written. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the 2024 Common Victualer License renewal for Mey Breakfast located at 16 Main Street
To approve the 2024 Common Victualer License renewal for Mey Breakfast located at 16 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the 2024 Common Victualer License renewal for Mey Breakfast located at 16 Main Street. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Have Ms. Powers represent the Board and work with Ms. Hart to finalize the 2023 Annual Report cover
To have Ms. Powers represent the Board and work with Ms. Hart to finalize the 2023 Annual Report cover
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to have Ms. Powers represent the Board and work with Ms. Hart to finalize the 2023 Annual Report cover. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Authorize Mr. Powers to take the lead on discussing with SRPEDD on the scope of services to determine the cost of fiber to the home for an article for the Annual Town Meeting in May, 2024
To authorize Mr. Powers to take the lead on discussing with SRPEDD on the scope of services to determine the cost of fiber to the home for an article for the Annual Town Meeting in May, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to authorize Mr. Powers to take the lead on discussing with SRPEDD on the scope of services to determine the cost of fiber to the home for an article for the Annual Town Meeting in May, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Town Administrator evaluation as written with the Chair signing on behalf of the Board
To accept the Town Administrator evaluation as written with the Chair signing on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Town Administrator evaluation as written with the Chair signing on behalf of the Board. Ms, Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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