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April 7, 2025
6 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
Present: Chair Stasia Powers, Vice-Chair Charles Murphy Sr., Clerk Andrew B. Saunders, members Keith Silvia
Take item DI out of order
To take item DI out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item DI out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Reopen the Town Meeting Warrant
To reopen the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to reopen the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Reconsider ‘Town Mecting Article 4B
To reconsider ‘Town Mecting Article 4B
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to reconsider ‘Town Mecting Article 4B. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Recommend Adoption of Article 4B
To recommend Adoption of Article 4B
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption of Article 4B. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Close the Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to close the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Saunders seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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 (Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations) AND to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano 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 (Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations) AND to return to Open Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll! Call Vote: Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Ms. Powers, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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