MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 4, 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
Town Manager'S Report
Accept the Town Manager's nomination of Jeanne Ciampa to the Trails Committee, term to end June 30, 2022
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination of Jeanne Ciampa to the Trails Committee, term to end June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination of Jeanne Ciampa to the Trails Committee, term to end June 30, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Adopt the charge of the Destination Groton Committee as presented that evening
Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt the charge of the Destination Groton Committee as presented that evening.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt the charge of the Destination Groton Committee as presented that evening. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Degen)
Fuel Storage License Hearing
Open the public hearing
Mr. Degen made a motion to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Cunningham moved to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Approve the fuel tank storage application as presented
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the fuel tank storage application as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the fuel tank storage application as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. There was a brief discussion about the process in which an application is brought forward. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Request that all members of the public, adult and juvenile, step forward to report hate speech and incidents in Groton, both in real life and in digital forums to the Police Department for review,...
Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board request that all members of the public, adult and juvenile, step forward to report hate speech and incidents in Groton, both in real life and in digital forums to the Police Department for review, logging and potential action.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board request that all members of the public, adult and juvenile, step forward to report hate speech and incidents in Groton, both in real life and in digital forums to the Police Department for review, logging and potential action. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Co-sponsor the movie showing, Etched in Glass - the Legend of Steve Ross, on November 9th
Mr. Cunningham moved that they co-sponsor the movie showing, Etched in Glass - the Legend of Steve Ross, on November 9th.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyJoshua Degen recused himself and left the room (8:57 pm) before this item, so he is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that they co-sponsor the movie showing, Etched in Glass - the Legend of Steve Ross, on November 9th. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Amend the make up of the Diversity Task Force to eliminate a member of the Select Board
Mr. Degen moved to amend the make up of the Diversity Task Force to eliminate a member of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to amend the make up of the Diversity Task Force to eliminate a member of the Select Board. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager'S Report
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to issue the warrant for the Fall Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 23 rd at 9am. Ms. Manugian made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made the motion. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Select Board Items For Consideration
Appoint Greg Baran to the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2024
Mr. Degen moved to appoint Greg Baran to the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to appoint Greg Baran to the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2024. Ms. Manugian seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Friends of Prescott for the Felt & Sip Event on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor...
OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Degen moved to approve a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Friends of Prescott for the Felt & Sip Event on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Friends of Prescott for the Annual Meeting Event on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Degen moved to approve a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Friends of Prescott for the Felt & Sip Event on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Friends of Prescott for the Annual Meeting Event on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked if they had the ability to limit the number of licenses they issued. Mr. Haddad said that they could as the licensing authority. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
On-Going Issues B
Approve minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of September 27, 2021 as amended
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of September 27, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of September 27, 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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