MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 7, 2022
9 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Peter Cunningham arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Cunningham joined the meeting at 8:31pm.).
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Terms to expire June 30, 2022
Haddad said that he was nominating both of these individuals and respectfully requested that the Board accept these nominations and make the appointments. Mr. Degen made the motion, terms to expire June 30, 2022.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, Reilly
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion, terms to expire June 30, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reillyaye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Ratify the 4 agreements mentioned above and as outlined in the tentative agreements
Ms. Manugian moved that they ratify the 4 agreements mentioned above and as outlined in the tentative agreements.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they ratify the 4 agreements mentioned above and as outlined in the tentative agreements. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Suspend the license for three days following the second violation. Mr. Haddad said that Mr. Patel had 5 days to file an appeal with the ABCC. He said if they chose to set the dates of March...
Ms. Manugian moved that the Board suspend the license for three days following the second violation. Mr. Haddad said that Mr. Patel had 5 days to file an appeal with the ABCC. He said if they chose to set the dates of March 17th-19th and thought they had to specify the dates. Mr. Patel said he thought this was very harsh and promised to not let this happen again. He said he personally believed that this did not happen. Ms. Manugian amended her motion to include that the Board suspend the liquor license at Boston Road Liquors for three days following the second violation on the 18th, 19th and 20th of March, 2022.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Board suspend the license for three days following the second violation. Mr. Haddad said that Mr. Patel had 5 days to file an appeal with the ABCC. He said if they chose to set the dates of March 17th-19th and thought they had to specify the dates. Mr. Patel said he thought this was very harsh and promised to not let this happen again. He said he personally believed that this did not happen. Ms. Manugian amended her motion to include that the Board suspend the liquor license at Boston Road Liquors for three days following the second violation on the 18th, 19th and 20th of March, 2022. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Mr. Degen said he understood Mr. Patels livelihood was at stake here, but because this was a second violation, he wasn't comfortable with this incident. Ms. Pine said that they had not had violations happen at any other establishment and thought people needed to realize that they were going to be checked more closely. Ms. Pine said that she believed the law stated that everyone was supposed to be carded. Mr. Patel said that 3 days was significant. Chief Luth said that this suspension was an appropriate one because it was a second violation. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Rescind the engineering study money of $320k for the Nod Road sewer improvements and limit it to remaining $200k
Mr. Degen moved to rescind the engineering study money of $320k for the Nod Road sewer improvements and limit it to remaining $200k.
Yes: DegenNo: Manugian, Pine, Reilly
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to rescind the engineering study money of $320k for the Nod Road sewer improvements and limit it to remaining $200k. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked what would happen if they did this. Mr. Haddad said that the Town would need to come up with the funds to perform the engineering study and didn't have an issue with this motion. Mr. Reilly said he recalled that it needed to be a shovel ready project. Mr. Haddad said that they would. Ms. Manugian said that to get the design work done was in their best interest and didn't support this. Mr. Haddad said that he would come back to the Board before spending any of this money. Roll Call: Reilly-nay; Manugian-nay; Pine-nay; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Add a non-binding question to the ballot and remove the town seal from the Spring Town Meeting warrant
Ms. Manugian moved to add a non-binding question to the ballot and remove the town seal from the Spring Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to add a non-binding question to the ballot and remove the town seal from the Spring Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Extend the deadline for employees to receive their booster shot to March 31, 2022
To 12 p.m. Ms. Manugian made the motion to extend the deadline for employees to receive their booster shot to March 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made the motion to extend the deadline for employees to receive their booster shot to March 31, 2022. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
On-Going Issues
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2022
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2022.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, PineAbstained: ReillyThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-abstain.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 2022
Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-abstain Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 2022.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-abstain Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Adjourn
Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:54pm and move into executive session for clauses 2 and 3 with no intent to return to the open session.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:54pm and move into executive session for clauses 2 and 3 with no intent to return to the open session. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Cunningham-aye; Manugian- aye; Degen-aye; Pine- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
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