MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 22, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Reilly, Becky Pine, Matt Pisani, Peter Cunningham, Alison Manugian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Managers Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Underhill as a Police Officer for the Groton Police Department
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Underhill as a Police Officer for the Groton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Underhill as a Police Officer for the Groton Police Department. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Tom Montilli to the Trails Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
Consider Accepting the Town Manager's Nomination and Appoint Tom Montilli to the Trails Committee Ms. Pine made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Tom Montilli to the Trails Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Consider Accepting the Town Manager's Nomination and Appoint Tom Montilli to the Trails Committee Ms. Pine made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Tom Montilli to the Trails Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The vote carried Unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the BESS Use Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement for the Florence Roche Elementary School
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the BESS Use Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement for the Florence Roche Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the BESS Use Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement for the Florence Roche Elementary School. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The vote carried Unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Outdoor Fitness Court and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the Resolution
Ms. Pine moved to Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Outdoor Fitness Court and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the Resolution.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Outdoor Fitness Court and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the Resolution. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Appoint Veronica O'Donnell as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the term to expire on June 30, 2024
Consider Appointing Veronica O'Donnell as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Veronica O'Donnell as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Consider Appointing Veronica O'Donnell as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Veronica O'Donnell as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the term to expire on June 30, 2024. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Groton Conservation Trust over the Casella Preserve, the Priest Family Conservation Area and the Patricia Hallet Conservation Area properties...
Mr. Cunningham moved that the Board approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Groton Conservation Trust over the Casella Preserve, the Priest Family Conservation Area and the Patricia Hallet Conservation Area properties and approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Department of Fish and Game over the Baddacook Pond East Shore, Unkety Well Site, Fuccillo Land, Torrey Woods Conservation Area, Hawtree Conservation Area, Floyd Conservation Area, Harrison Ripley Forest, Sawtell Conservation Area, Groton Hills Conservation Area, and Heron Ridge Conservation Area as described in the April 29, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant Articles 20, 21, and 22, and authorize the Chair to execute certificates of approval for this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that the Board approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Groton Conservation Trust over the Casella Preserve, the Priest Family Conservation Area and the Patricia Hallet Conservation Area properties and approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Department of Fish and Game over the Baddacook Pond East Shore, Unkety Well Site, Fuccillo Land, Torrey Woods Conservation Area, Hawtree Conservation Area, Floyd Conservation Area, Harrison Ripley Forest, Sawtell Conservation Area, Groton Hills Conservation Area, and Heron Ridge Conservation Area as described in the April 29, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant Articles 20, 21, and 22, and authorize the Chair to execute certificates of approval for this vote. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Authorize the Town Conservation Administrator, Town Manager, and Town Counsel to work with the Department of Fish and Game to draft and file Article 97 legislation to authorize the grant of...
Ms. Pine moved that the Board authorize the Town Conservation Administrator, Town Manager, and Town Counsel to work with the Department of Fish and Game to draft and file Article 97 legislation to authorize the grant of conservation restrictions over Town-owned land to the Department of Fish and Game.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Board authorize the Town Conservation Administrator, Town Manager, and Town Counsel to work with the Department of Fish and Game to draft and file Article 97 legislation to authorize the grant of conservation restrictions over Town-owned land to the Department of Fish and Game. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Esquared Hospitality Ventures, LLC, located at 491 Main Street, Unit E
Ms. Pine moved to approve the Common Victualler License for Esquared Hospitality Ventures, LLC, located at 491 Main Street, Unit E.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the Common Victualler License for Esquared Hospitality Ventures, LLC, located at 491 Main Street, Unit E. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Common Victualler License for 786 Mobil Mart, Inc, located at 6 Boston Road
Approve Common Victualler License for 786 Mobil Mart Inc, Located at 6 Boston Road Ms. Pine moved to approve the Common Victualler License for 786 Mobil Mart, Inc, located at 6 Boston Road.
From the minutes
“Approve Common Victualler License for 786 Mobil Mart Inc, Located at 6 Boston Road Ms. Pine moved to approve the Common Victualler License for 786 Mobil Mart, Inc, located at 6 Boston Road. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Other Business On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from May 15, 2023 as presented
Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from May 15, 2023 as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Manugian
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from May 15, 2023 as presented. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 AbstainManugian..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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