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July 7, 2025
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Keith Silvia, Andrew B. Saunders
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Background Checks deemed Necessary
Select preferred candidate Keith Hickey as Town Administrator pending successful negotiations and any additional background checks deemed necessary
To select preferred candidate Keith Hickey as Town Administrator pending successful negotiations and any additional background checks deemed necessary
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to select preferred candidate Keith Hickey as Town Administrator pending successful negotiations and any additional background checks deemed necessary. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Select as the second individual, Lisa Green as alternate Town Administrator candidate
To select as the second individual, Lisa Green as alternate Town Administrator candidate
Yes: Murphy, Romano, Saunders, SilviaNo: Mello
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to select as the second individual, Lisa Green as alternate Town Administrator candidate. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Ms. Mello opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Authorize the Chair, Select Board Member Andrew Saunders and Legal Counsel to Enter into Contract Negotiations with the Selected Town Administrator
To Authorize the Chair, Select Board Member Andrew Saunders and Legal Counsel to Enter into Contract Negotiations with the Selected Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to Authorize the Chair, Select Board Member Andrew Saunders and Legal Counsel to Enter into Contract Negotiations with the Selected Town Administrator. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel” (Selected Town Administrator) AND not to return to open session
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel” (Selected Town Administrator) AND not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel” (Selected Town Administrator) AND not to return to open session. Ms. Mello seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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