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August 11, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Keith Silvia, Andrew B. Saunders
Absent: Charles Murphy Sr.
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Fifteen Minute Parking Sign: Benoit Square
Approve a fifteen-minute parking sign on Main Street in front of Galaxy Pizza House as outlined in the request
To approve a fifteen-minute parking sign on Main Street in front of Galaxy Pizza House as outlined in the request
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve a fifteen-minute parking sign on Main Street in front of Galaxy Pizza House as outlined in the request. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve a handicap parking sign at 38 Middle Street as outlined in the request
To approve a handicap parking sign at 38 Middle Street as outlined in the request
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve a handicap parking sign at 38 Middle Street as outlined in the request. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Fifteen Minute Parking Sign: Benoit Square
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned 1o approve the use of Town Hall Auditorium by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Ma on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 5:30-7p. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appointment Request: Historica] Commission
Table this item until the next agenda
To table this item until the next agenda
Yes: Mello, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Melfo motioned to table this item until the next agenda. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (3-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Mello, second: Saunders)
Fifteen Minute Parking Sign: Benoit Square
Appoint Kristen Russell as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term through May, 2029
To appoint Kristen Russell as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term through May, 2029
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Kristen Russell as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term through May, 2029. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Reclassify the receptionist positions as outlined and update the job description and classification as submitted
To reclassify the receptionist positions as outlined and update the job description and classification as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to reclassify the receptionist positions as outlined and update the job description and classification as submitted. Ms. Mello seconded, The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Revisit item B4, Historical Commission Appointment Request
To revisit item B4, Historical Commission Appointment Request
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to revisit item B4, Historical Commission Appointment Request. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Nicholas and Shayna Jones each addressed the Board about their applications and interest in the Historica!
Appoint Shayna Jones to the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Shayna Jones to the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2026
Yes: Mello, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to appoint Shayna Jones to the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2026. Mr. Saunders seconded. ‘The motion passed (3-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Mello, second: Saunders)
Fifteen Minute Parking Sign: Benoit Square
Accept the Conflict of Interest Disclosure submitted by Douglas Brady, outlining his role as a member of the Atlas Tack Working Group, and disclosing that he is a neighbor to the property, residing approximately 539 fect
To accept the Conflict of Interest Disclosure submitted by Douglas Brady, outlining his role as a member of the Atlas Tack Working Group, and disclosing that he is a neighbor to the property, residing approximately 539 fect from the Atlas Tack site, with no financial interest. This acceptance is pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Sections 19 and 23(b)(3)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Conflict of Interest Disclosure submitted by Douglas Brady, outlining his role as a member of the Atlas Tack Working Group, and disclosing that he is a neighbor to the property, residing approximately 539 fect from the Atlas Tack site, with no financial interest. This acceptance is pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Sections 19 and 23(b)(3). Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Open Session minutes of July 28, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of July 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of July 28, 2025. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Select Board Exccutive Session minutes of July 28, 2025
To accept the Select Board Exccutive Session minutes of July 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Select Board Exccutive Session minutes of July 28, 2025. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
To enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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 (Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals), Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnet or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief) AND Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body (121 Main St.) and not to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders 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 (Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals), Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct … Chief) AND Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body (121 Main St.) and not to return to Open Session. Ms. Mello seconded. Roll Call Vote, Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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