MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 27, 2021
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Becky Pine, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham, Joshua Degen, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Items For Consideration
Adopt the agreement to establish the Social Justice Trust
Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt the agreement to establish the Social Justice Trust.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt the agreement to establish the Social Justice Trust. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously between both Select Board and Commissioners of Trust Funds..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Liquor Store License Hearing
Open and continue the hearing until a little later in the agenda
Mr. Degen moved to open and continue the hearing until a little later in the agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open and continue the hearing until a little later in the agenda. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Select Board Items For Consideration
Approve the easement agreement between Mr. Lindemer and the Town for the property located at 227 Boston Road for a price of $15,000
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the easement agreement between Mr. Lindemer and the Town for the property located at 227 Boston Road for a price of $15,000.
Yes: Cunningham, Degen, Pine, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the easement agreement between Mr. Lindemer and the Town for the property located at 227 Boston Road for a price of $15,000. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 4-1 with Ms. Manugian in opposition..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Degen)
Reopen the public hearing
LIQUOR STORE LICENSE HEARING Mr. Cunningham moved to reopen the public hearing.
From the minutes
“LIQUOR STORE LICENSE HEARING Mr. Cunningham moved to reopen the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Liquor Store License Hearing
Close the public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Grant an All Alcoholic Off Premise Package Store Liquor License from Shree Hari Om, LLC, dba Groton Wine and Spirits, Utsav Patel, Manager, 768 Boston Road, Groton, MA with the hours of operation...
Mr. Degen moved to grant an All Alcoholic Off Premise Package Store Liquor License from Shree Hari Om, LLC, dba Groton Wine and Spirits, Utsav Patel, Manager, 768 Boston Road, Groton, MA with the hours of operation to be 8am-11pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-10pm on Sundays.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to grant an All Alcoholic Off Premise Package Store Liquor License from Shree Hari Om, LLC, dba Groton Wine and Spirits, Utsav Patel, Manager, 768 Boston Road, Groton, MA with the hours of operation to be 8am-11pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-10pm on Sundays. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report
Accept as presented the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Groton
Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board accept as presented the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Groton.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board accept as presented the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Groton. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Own Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Copper Wyman effective immediately
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Copper Wyman effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Copper Wyman effective immediately. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee on October 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00pm in person
Mr. Degen moved to hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee on October 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00pm in person.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee on October 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00pm in person. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Pine wondered if it would be better to hold it on October 25th. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Select Board Items For Consideration
Approve a one-day beer and wine liquor license for the Friends of Prescott for the Bags and Brews Cornhole Event on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at the Prescott Community...
Mr. Degen moved to approve a one-day beer and wine liquor license for the Friends of Prescott for the Bags and Brews Cornhole Event on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at the Prescott Community Center.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to approve a one-day beer and wine liquor license for the Friends of Prescott for the Bags and Brews Cornhole Event on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at the Prescott Community Center. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Appoint James Moore to the Diversity Task Force
OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Manugian moved to appoint James Moore to the Diversity Task Force.
From the minutes
“OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Manugian moved to appoint James Moore to the Diversity Task Force. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Other Business
Approve minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of September 20, 2021 as amended
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of September 20, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of September 20, 2021 as amended. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
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