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July 25, 2022
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Reilly, Becky Pine, Matt Pisani, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter in support of the Groton Farms 40B application
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter in support of the Groton Farms 40B application.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter in support of the Groton Farms 40B application. Mr. Pisani second the motion. Roll call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Town Managers Report
Designate the Middle School South Gymnasium as the polling location for Precincts 2 and 3 for elections going forward
Ms. Pine made a motion to designate the Middle School South Gymnasium as the polling location for Precincts 2 and 3 for elections going forward.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to designate the Middle School South Gymnasium as the polling location for Precincts 2 and 3 for elections going forward. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Approve that a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, be assigned at each polling location at every future election to preserve order and to protect the election officers and...
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve that a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, be assigned at each polling location at every future election to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties. Further, these Officers shall aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 55 which was amended by section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. And, finally, move to designate the Police Chief as the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The 07-25-22.docx Town Clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time the officers are needed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve that a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, be assigned at each polling location at every future election to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties. Further, these Officers shall aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 55 which was amended by section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. And, finally, move to designate the Police Chief as the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The 07-25-22.docx Town Clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time the officers are needed. Ms. Manugian seconds the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Extend the review period to August 1st
Mr. Cunningham moved to extend the review period to August 1st.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to extend the review period to August 1st. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Appoint Nancy Pierce as the temporary Town Clerk effective August 1, 2022
Ms. Manugian made a motion to appoint Nancy Pierce as the temporary Town Clerk effective August 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to appoint Nancy Pierce as the temporary Town Clerk effective August 1, 2022. Mrs. Pine seconds the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunninghamaye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Designate the Council on Aging as special municipal employees
Ms. Manugian made a motion to designate the Council on Aging as special municipal employees.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to designate the Council on Aging as special municipal employees. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on July 11, 2022
MEETING MINUTES Mrs. Pine moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on July 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“MEETING MINUTES Mrs. Pine moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on July 11, 2022. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Decision On Town Clerk Position
Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly adjourned the meeting at 8:46pm. Approved: _____________________________ _________________________________...
Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly adjourned the meeting at 8:46pm. Approved: _____________________________ _________________________________ Matthew F. Pisani, Clerk Respectfully submitted: Tammi Mickel, Assistant Assessor Date Approved: 8/8/2022 07-25-22.docx
From the minutes
“Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Reilly-aye.”
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