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September 30, 2025
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew Romano, Andrew B. Saunders
Absent: Natalie A. Mello, Keith Silvia
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Mr. Hickey added that the emergency meeting was needed because not all parties are available to discuss the
Mr. Hickey added that the emergency meeting was needed because not all parties are available to discuss the
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned Pursuant to G.L. c. 41, § 40, which authorizes the Select Board to appoint a temporary Town Treasurer in the event of a vacancy, and pursuant to Section 2 (aa) of the Town Administrator Act, which authorizes the Town Administrator to perform any other duties or tasks assigned by the Select Board, the Board hereby appoints Town Administrator Keith Hickey to the position of Temporary Treasurer, to serve until a successor temporary or permanent Treasurer is appointed by the Select Board. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
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To enter into Executive Session Pursuantte-G-L-e-30A,421a}3)-Fe-diseuss detrimental effect on the Fown-sitigating position Atlas Faek) Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (AFSCME) and not to return to open session. Ms-Mello Mr. Romano seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter into Executive Session Pursuantte-G-L-e-30A,421a}3)-Fe-diseuss detrimental effect on the Fown-sitigating position Atlas Faek) Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (AFSCME) and not to return to open session. Ms-Mello Mr. Romano seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr-SaundersMs-MeHoMir—Murphy,Mr-Romano and Mr-Sibviaintaver- Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
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