MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 21, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine, John Giger, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Affirm the appointment of Megan Foster as Principal Assistant Assessor with a probationary term to expire June 30, 2021
Mr. Degen moved to affirm the appointment of Megan Foster as Principal Assistant Assessor with a probationary term to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to affirm the appointment of Megan Foster as Principal Assistant Assessor with a probationary term to expire June 30, 2021. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Ratify the appointment of Ed Sheridan effective today to Deputy Chief
Mr. Degen moved to ratify the appointment of Ed Sheridan effective today to Deputy Chief.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to ratify the appointment of Ed Sheridan effective today to Deputy Chief. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Chief Luth said that Ed Sheridan had his utmost confidence that he could run the department if he was unable to. He said that Ed Sheridan understood the community and couldn't endorse this more. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Bob Breault as Sergeant within the Groton Police Department
Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Bob Breault as Sergeant within the Groton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Bob Breault as Sergeant within the Groton Police Department. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Giger said that he had met Officer Breault when he was on the School Committee and thought he had done a great job and thought he would do a great job as Sergeant. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
The Town Manager prepare an application to the CPC to fund the cost of building a new track as part of the Flo Ro replacement school project
Ms. Pine moved that the Town Manager prepare an application to the CPC to fund the cost of building a new track as part of the Flo Ro replacement school project.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, Giger
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Town Manager prepare an application to the CPC to fund the cost of building a new track as part of the Flo Ro replacement school project. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-nay; Giger-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report - Cont
Accept the gift of Lowell Five of $2,500 and graciously thank them for their contribution
Mr. Degen moved to accept the gift of Lowell Five of $2,500 and graciously thank them for their contribution.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to accept the gift of Lowell Five of $2,500 and graciously thank them for their contribution. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Other Business
Other Business
Haddad said that because the Board was not meeting again before January 4th, he asked if they could vote again now to extend the signatory authority to John Reilly and the Town Manager through February 4th 2021. Mr. Degen made the motion.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded he motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Gigeraye; Reilly- abstain.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 14, 2020 as presented
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Gigeraye; Reilly- abstain MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 14, 2020 as presented.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Gigeraye; Reilly- abstain MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 14, 2020 as presented. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
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