MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 12, 2023
16 recorded votes, 4 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
Board Reorganization
Choose the Chair (Peter Cunningham or John Reilly)
Mr. Reilly nominated Mr. Cunningham. Ms. Manugian nominated Mr. Reilly. Those in favor of Mr. Cunningham- 4 in favor- Members Pisani, Pine, Reilly, and Cunningham Those in favor of Mr. Reilly- 1 in favor- Member Manugian Mr. Cunningham was voted in as Chair. Mr. Cunningham called for nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Pisani nominated Mr. Reilly. All five members were in favor of Mr. Reilly as Vice Chair. Mr. Cunningham called for nominations for Clerk. Ms. Pine nominated Ms. Manugian for Clerk. All five members were in favor of Ms. Manugian as Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Pine announced that a serie
This was a choice between two nominees, not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes say: "Those in favor of Mr. Cunningham - 4 in favor - Members Pisani, Pine, Reilly, and Cunningham. Those in favor of Mr. Reilly - 1 in favor - Member Manugian. Mr. Cunningham was voted in as Chair."
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly nominated Mr. Cunningham. Ms. Manugian nominated Mr. Reilly. Those in favor of Mr. Cunningham- 4 in favor- Members Pisani, Pine, Reilly, and Cunningham Those in favor of Mr. Reilly- 1 in favor- Member Manugian Mr. Cunningham was voted in as Chair. Mr. Cunningham called for nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Pisani nominated Mr. Reilly. All five members were in favor of Mr. Reilly as Vice C.”
Nominate Mr. Reilly. All five members were in favor of Mr. Reilly as Vice Chair. Mr. Cunningham called for nominations for Clerk. Ms. Pine nominated Ms. Manugian for Clerk. All five members were...
Mr. Pisani nominated Mr. Reilly. All five members were in favor of Mr. Reilly as Vice Chair. Mr. Cunningham called for nominations for Clerk. Ms. Pine nominated Ms. Manugian for Clerk. All five members were in favor of Ms. Manugian as Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Pine announced that a series of Juneteenth events were scheduled. She expressed her gratitude towards the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Racial and Social Justice Working Group for their efforts in organizing these events. Ms. Pine also informed everyone about a free three-day seminar at Lawrence Academy named SEED, whi
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani nominated Mr. Reilly. All five members were in favor of Mr. Reilly as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Pisani)
Nominate Ms. Manugian for Clerk. All five members were in favor of Ms. Manugian as Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Pine announced that a series of Juneteenth events were scheduled. She expressed her...
Ms. Pine nominated Ms. Manugian for Clerk. All five members were in favor of Ms. Manugian as Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Pine announced that a series of Juneteenth events were scheduled. She expressed her gratitude towards the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Racial and Social Justice Working Group for their efforts in organizing these events. Ms. Pine also informed everyone about a free three-day seminar at Lawrence Academy named SEED, which is open to the general public. SEED is a nationwide organization that sponsors this seminar, which will be held from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine nominated Ms. Manugian for Clerk. All five members were in favor of Ms. Manugian as Clerk..” (Motion: Pine)
Town Managers Report
Approve the Bond per the motion contained as outlined in the packet (attached to these minutes)
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Bond per the motion contained as outlined in the packet (attached to these minutes).
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Bond per the motion contained as outlined in the packet (attached to these minutes). Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Approve the appointments of the Council on Aging as presented
Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments of the Council on Aging as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments of the Council on Aging as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the appointment of the Fire Chief, Steele McCurdy, with a three-year term to expire in 2026
Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointment of the Fire Chief, Steele McCurdy, with a three-year term to expire in 2026.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Pisani
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointment of the Fire Chief, Steele McCurdy, with a three-year term to expire in 2026. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 in favor, 1 abstained- Pisani..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the appointments of the Affordable Housing Trust with terms to expire in 2025
Mr. Pisani moved to approve the appointments of the Affordable Housing Trust with terms to expire in 2025.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani moved to approve the appointments of the Affordable Housing Trust with terms to expire in 2025. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 in favor, 1 abstained- Pine..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Manugian)
Approve the remaining appointments on page 1 as presented
Ms. Pine moved to approve the remaining appointments on page 1 as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the remaining appointments on page 1 as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve the appointments on page 2 as presented
Mr. Reilly moved to approve the appointments on page 2 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to approve the appointments on page 2 as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Approve the appointments on page 3 as presented
Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments on page 3 as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments on page 3 as presented. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Appoint Jane Fry (Democrat) to the Board of Registrars
Ms. Pine moved to appoint Jane Fry (Democrat) to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to appoint Jane Fry (Democrat) to the Board of Registrars. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Adopt the revised MOU and authorize the Town Manager to sign it
Ms. Pine made a motion to adopt the revised MOU and authorize the Town Manager to sign it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to adopt the revised MOU and authorize the Town Manager to sign it. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Designate Phil Francisco, Ginger Vollmar, and Charlotte Weigel as the Town's Representatives on NC4
Mr. Pisani made a motion to designate Phil Francisco, Ginger Vollmar, and Charlotte Weigel as the Town's Representatives on NC4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to designate Phil Francisco, Ginger Vollmar, and Charlotte Weigel as the Town's Representatives on NC4. Ms. Pine Seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Salt and Light Café on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Salt and Light Café on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Salt and Light Café on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Other Business
Approve the Earth Removal Exemption to move up to 3000+ cubic yards of excess earth material with the conditions stated on the memo to the Select Board dated June 12, 2023. Mr. Cunningham would...
Ms. Pine moved to approve the Earth Removal Exemption to move up to 3000+ cubic yards of excess earth material with the conditions stated on the memo to the Select Board dated June 12, 2023. Mr. Cunningham would like the Police Chief to weigh in on the hours allowed for the trucks to depart from the site.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the Earth Removal Exemption to move up to 3000+ cubic yards of excess earth material with the conditions stated on the memo to the Select Board dated June 12, 2023. Mr. Cunningham would like the Police Chief to weigh in on the hours allowed for the trucks to depart from the site. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
On-Going Issues
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from June 5, 2023, as amended
Approval of Minutes from June 5, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from June 5, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Manugian
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from June 5, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from June 5, 2023, as amended. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 in favor, 1 abstained- Manugian..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
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