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September 30, 2024
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Also Present: Attorney John Clifford of Clifford and Kenny
Take item B2 out of order
To take item B2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item B2 out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the restructure Planning and Conservation as proposed
To approve the restructure Planning and Conservation as proposed
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Saunders, SilviaNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the restructure Planning and Conservation as proposed, Mr. Silvia seconded, The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with,
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Sessions on May 8, 2024 and July 30, 2024 in response to a request for release and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Sessions on May 8, 2024 and July 30, 2024 in response to a request for release and to return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded, Roll Call Vote. Mr. Romano in favor, Mr. Saunders in favor, Ms, Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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