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February 10, 2025
17 recorded votes, 5 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
Appointment, Environmental Certifying Officer
Appoint Vincent Furtado as the Environmental Certifying Officer
To appoint Vincent Furtado as the Environmental Certifying Officer
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Vincent Furtado as the Environmental Certifying Officer. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027
To appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Karen Goodhue to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027
To appoint Karen Goodhue to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Karen Goodhue to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Karyn Ferreira to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Karyn Ferreira to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2026
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Karyn Ferreira to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2026. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Melanie Jansky to the Sustainability Committee for a term through May, 2025
To appoint Melanie Jansky to the Sustainability Committee for a term through May, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Melanie Jansky to the Sustainability Committee for a term through May, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the amended minutes of January 13, 2025, Open Session
To accept the amended minutes of January 13, 2025, Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the amended minutes of January 13, 2025, Open Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the minutes of January 27, 2025, Open Session
To accept the minutes of January 27, 2025, Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the minutes of January 27, 2025, Open Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the minutes of January 27, 2025, Executive Session
To accept the minutes of January 27, 2025, Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the minutes of January 27, 2025, Executive Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Take item F3 Out of Order
To take item F3 Out of Order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item F3 Out of Order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Change the Non-Resident, Non-Commercial Shellfish Permit Rate from $275 to $175
To change the Non-Resident, Non-Commercial Shellfish Permit Rate from $275 to $175
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to change the Non-Resident, Non-Commercial Shellfish Permit Rate from $275 to $175. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Take the Town Administrator Report Out of Order
To take the Town Administrator Report Out of Order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take the Town Administrator Report Out of Order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the request of Shawn Skinner of 12 Ocean Ave. to operate a two-acre Aquaculture Site at the proposed location
To approve the request of Shawn Skinner of 12 Ocean Ave. to operate a two-acre Aquaculture Site at the proposed location
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the request of Shawn Skinner of 12 Ocean Ave. to operate a two-acre Aquaculture Site at the proposed location. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, s.21(a)(3) discuss potential litigation: Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva. And, Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) and 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, s.21(a)(3) discuss potential litigation: Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva. And, Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) and 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, G.L. ¢.4, s. 7(26), the Open Meeting Law, G.L. ¢.30A, s.21{a), and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (discuss potential litigation, confidential executive session discussions with Zoning Board of Appeals, and privileged written legal advice regarding 12 Huttleston Ave, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, s.21(a)(3) discuss potential litigation: Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva. And, Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) and 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, G.L. ¢.4, s. 7(26), the Open Meeting Law, G.L. ¢.30A, s.21{a), and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (discuss potential litigation, confidential executive session discussions with Zoning Board of Appeals, and privileged written legal advice regarding 12 Huttleston Ave, 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)
Do a public hearing to hear complaints or charges against Ruy daSilva and to decide what action to take, if any, up to and including discipline or removal on February 26, 2025 at 6:00p.m
To do a public hearing to hear complaints or charges against Ruy daSilva and to decide what action to take, if any, up to and including discipline or removal on February 26, 2025 at 6:00p.m
Yes: Powers, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to do a public hearing to hear complaints or charges against Ruy daSilva and to decide what action to take, if any, up to and including discipline or removal on February 26, 2025 at 6:00p.m. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Murphy abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Do a public hearing to hear complaints or charges against Patrick Carr and to decide what action to take, if any, up to and including discipline or removal on February 26, 2025 at 6:00p.m
To do a public hearing to hear complaints or charges against Patrick Carr and to decide what action to take, if any, up to and including discipline or removal on February 26, 2025 at 6:00p.m
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to do a public hearing to hear complaints or charges against Patrick Carr and to decide what action to take, if any, up to and including discipline or removal on February 26, 2025 at 6:00p.m. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Silvia, second: Saunders)
Appointment, Environmental Certifying Officer
Approve the Use of Town Hall and Special One-Day Liquor License: St. Patrick’s Celebration, March 12, 2025 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m
To approve the Use of Town Hall and Special One-Day Liquor License: St. Patrick’s Celebration, March 12, 2025 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Use of Town Hall and Special One-Day Liquor License: St. Patrick’s Celebration, March 12, 2025 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m, Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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Appoint Andrew Romano to sit with George Samia to interview candidates for the Town Administrator Search
To appoint Andrew Romano to sit with George Samia to interview candidates for the Town Administrator Search
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Andrew Romano to sit with George Samia to interview candidates for the Town Administrator Search. Mr. Murphy seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Murphy)
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