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March 27, 2023
19 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
Begin preparing for an Override of up to $490,547, with the understanding if the School Assessment is reduced to $25,937,716, we would not proceed with an Override
Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board begin preparing for an Override of up to $490,547, with the understanding if the School Assessment is reduced to $25,937,716, we would not proceed with an Override.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board begin preparing for an Override of up to $490,547, with the understanding if the School Assessment is reduced to $25,937,716, we would not proceed with an Override. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Continuation Of Public Hearing From January
Re-convene the public hearing to consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail for the May 23, 2023, Annual Town Election
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to re-convene the public hearing to consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail for the May 23, 2023, Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to re-convene the public hearing to consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail for the May 23, 2023, Annual Town Election. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Continue the public hearing to Consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail until the close of the current discussion
4|Page Ms. Pine made a motion to continue the public hearing to Consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail until the close of the current discussion.
From the minutes
“4|Page Ms. Pine made a motion to continue the public hearing to Consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail until the close of the current discussion. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Callahan as the DPW Director-in-Training
Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Callahan as the DPW Director-in-Training.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Callahan as the DPW Director-in-Training. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
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Open the public hearing for Earth Removal Permit Extension Request for 94 West Main Street
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the public hearing for Earth Removal Permit Extension Request for 94 West Main Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the public hearing for Earth Removal Permit Extension Request for 94 West Main Street. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Continue the Earth Removal Permit Extension request at 94 West Main Street until after the 7:15 pm public hearing
Ms. Pine made a motion to continue the Earth Removal Permit Extension request at 94 West Main Street until after the 7:15 pm public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to continue the Earth Removal Permit Extension request at 94 West Main Street until after the 7:15 pm public hearing. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Reopen the public hearing to consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail for the May 23, 2023, Annual Town Election
5|Page Ms. Pine moved to reopen the public hearing to consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail for the May 23, 2023, Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“5|Page Ms. Pine moved to reopen the public hearing to consider Opting Out of Vote by Mail for the May 23, 2023, Annual Town Election. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Close the public hearing without taking action
Ms. Pine moved to close the public hearing without taking action.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to close the public hearing without taking action. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Re-open the public hearing for Earth Removal Permit Extension Request for 94 West Main Street
PUBLIC HEARING- EARTH REMOVAL PERMIT EXTENSION REQUEST-RICHARD BLOOD- 94 WEST MAIN STREET, WEST GROTON, MA Ms. Pine made a motion to re-open the public hearing for Earth Removal Permit Extension Request for 94 West Main Street.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING- EARTH REMOVAL PERMIT EXTENSION REQUEST-RICHARD BLOOD- 94 WEST MAIN STREET, WEST GROTON, MA Ms. Pine made a motion to re-open the public hearing for Earth Removal Permit Extension Request for 94 West Main Street. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Pine made a motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the extension of the Earth Removal Permit to Richard Blood at 94 West Main Street for two years, through March 27, 2025, with the conditions as listed by the Earth Removal Stormwater...
Ms. Pine moved to approve the extension of the Earth Removal Permit to Richard Blood at 94 West Main Street for two years, through March 27, 2025, with the conditions as listed by the Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the extension of the Earth Removal Permit to Richard Blood at 94 West Main Street for two years, through March 27, 2025, with the conditions as listed by the Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously TOWN MANAGERS REPORT 1..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Town Managers Report
Appoint Brittain McKinley to the Trails Committee with a term to expire in June of 2023
Consider Accepting the Town Manger's Nomination and Appoint Brittain McKinley to the Trails Committee Mr. Pisani made a motion to appoint Brittain McKinley to the Trails Committee with a term to expire in June of 2023.
From the minutes
“Consider Accepting the Town Manger's Nomination and Appoint Brittain McKinley to the Trails Committee Mr. Pisani made a motion to appoint Brittain McKinley to the Trails Committee with a term to expire in June of 2023. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Open Warrant
Ms. Manugian made a motion to open Warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to open Warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Add Article 33 to the Warrant
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to add Article 33 to the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to add Article 33 to the Warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The Motion was carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Close the Warrant
Ms. Pine made a motion to close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to close the Warrant. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Adopt the proclamation as written
Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt the proclamation as written.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt the proclamation as written. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for an Open Mic Night at the Prescott School on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
9|Page Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for an Open Mic Night at the Prescott School on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“9|Page Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for an Open Mic Night at the Prescott School on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Neighbors for an event at the First Parish Church on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. contingent upon receiving an...
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Neighbors for an event at the First Parish Church on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. contingent upon receiving an up-to-date certificate of insurance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Neighbors for an event at the First Parish Church on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. contingent upon receiving an up-to-date certificate of insurance. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Other Business On-Going Issues
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from March 13, 2023, as presented
MINUTES-Mr. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from March 13, 2023, as presented.
From the minutes
“MINUTES-Mr. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from March 13, 2023, as presented. Ms. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
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