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December 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
Mr. Carr said his opinion is that there is a wealth of knowledge with the five Full-Time ZBA Members and, no
Grant the 19B exemption to Patrick Carr and Erin Carr, the financial interest is not substantial
To grant the 19B exemption to Patrick Carr and Erin Carr, the financial interest is not substantial
Yes: Murphy, SilviaNo: Powers, RomanoAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to grant the 19B exemption to Patrick Carr and Erin Carr, the financial interest is not substantial. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion failed (2-2-1) Ms. Powers and Mr. Romano opposed Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L, ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Interi
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L, ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Interim Town Administrator, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L, ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Interim Town Administrator, and to return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Ms, Powers, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the contract and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
To approve the contract and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the contract and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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