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June 15, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Pam Kuechler, Richard F. Trapilo
Absent: Andrew B. Saunders
Every vote, in order
Public Comment: Dale Leavitt of 53 Goulart Memorial Drive addressed the Board. He said he has the 47-acre
Approve the Aquaculture License transfer from Stephen Doonan to Matthew Loo as outlined in the application for a period of five years
To approve the Aquaculture License transfer from Stephen Doonan to Matthew Loo as outlined in the application for a period of five years
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve the Aquaculture License transfer from Stephen Doonan to Matthew Loo as outlined in the application for a period of five years. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Take agenda item C1 out of order
To take agenda item C1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to take agenda item C1 out of order. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Authorize the Town Administrator to expend up to $50,000 for legal, appraisal, design and engineering services for the existing police/fire building and the building located at 4 Plaza Way
To authorize the Town Administrator to expend up to $50,000 for legal, appraisal, design and engineering services for the existing police/fire building and the building located at 4 Plaza Way
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to expend up to $50,000 for legal, appraisal, design and engineering services for the existing police/fire building and the building located at 4 Plaza Way. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Take agenda item Di out of order
To take agenda item Di out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to take agenda item Di out of order. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Opt-in to “An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Opt-In to a Temporary Pilot to Extend the Hours of Liquor Licenses and to Allow for Public Consumption in Designated Districts in Summer 2026” as outlined in the notice fro
To opt-in to “An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Opt-In to a Temporary Pilot to Extend the Hours of Liquor Licenses and to Allow for Public Consumption in Designated Districts in Summer 2026” as outlined in the notice from the ABCC
No: Kuechler, Mello, Romano, Trapilo
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to opt-in to “An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Opt-In to a Temporary Pilot to Extend the Hours of Liquor Licenses and to Allow for Public Consumption in Designated Districts in Summer 2026” as outlined in the notice from the ABCC. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion failed (0-4-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Appoint Martha Reed as the Town’s ADA Coordinator
To appoint Martha Reed as the Town’s ADA Coordinator
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to appoint Martha Reed as the Town’s ADA Coordinator. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Approve the Our Lady of Angels application to the MassDOT to hold their event procession on September 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 as presented
To approve the Our Lady of Angels application to the MassDOT to hold their event procession on September 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve the Our Lady of Angels application to the MassDOT to hold their event procession on September 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 as presented. Ms. Kuechler seconded, The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Table item D2 to the June 22, 2026 agenda
To table item D2 to the June 22, 2026 agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to table item D2 to the June 22, 2026 agenda. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
Accept the open session minutes of June 8 and 9, 2026 as presented
To accept the open session minutes of June 8 and 9, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to accept the open session minutes of June 8 and 9, 2026 as presented. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Kuechler)
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