MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cunningham, John Reilly, Alison Manugian, Becky Pine, Matt Pisani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Managers Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of John Babcock, Medha Sri, and Alix Chace as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club
Consider Ratifying the Town Manager's Appointments of John Babcock, Medha Sri, and Alix Chace as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club and Deborah Dennis as a Per Diem Van Driver Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of John Babcock, Medha Sri, and Alix Chace as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club.
From the minutes
“Consider Ratifying the Town Manager's Appointments of John Babcock, Medha Sri, and Alix Chace as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club and Deborah Dennis as a Per Diem Van Driver Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of John Babcock, Medha Sri, and Alix Chace as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Deborah Dennis as a Per Diem Van Driver
Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Deborah Dennis as a Per Diem Van Driver.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Deborah Dennis as a Per Diem Van Driver. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Pine wanted to let all residents know that if they are over 60 years old, they could request a ride on the Senior Van for a small fee. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Manugian)
Accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Bob Fournier and Ken Adams to the Trails Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
Adams to the Trails Committee Ms. Pine made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Bob Fournier and Ken Adams to the Trails Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Adams to the Trails Committee Ms. Pine made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Bob Fournier and Ken Adams to the Trails Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Pursue Option 1
Ms. Pine made a motion to pursue Option 1.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to pursue Option 1. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian suggested amending the motion to pursue Option 1 and to continue exploring Option 4 (the Groton Option). Ms. Pine accepted that amendment and the new main motion was to authorize the Town Manager to pursue Option 1, while continuing to explore Option 4. The Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Approve the Change of Manager for 128 Main Street LLC dba the Groton Inn from Tricia Thompkins to Michael Noseworthy on the All Alcoholic On-Premises Licenses and Common Victualler Licenses
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for 128 Main Street LLC dba the Groton Inn from Tricia Thompkins to Michael Noseworthy on the All Alcoholic On-Premises Licenses and Common Victualler Licenses.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for 128 Main Street LLC dba the Groton Inn from Tricia Thompkins to Michael Noseworthy on the All Alcoholic On-Premises Licenses and Common Victualler Licenses. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the Change of Manager of 128 Main Street LLC dba Forge and Vine from Tricia Thompkins to Michael Noseworthy on the All Alcoholic On-Premises Licenses and Common Victualler Licenses
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Change of Manager of 128 Main Street LLC dba Forge and Vine from Tricia Thompkins to Michael Noseworthy on the All Alcoholic On-Premises Licenses and Common Victualler Licenses.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Change of Manager of 128 Main Street LLC dba Forge and Vine from Tricia Thompkins to Michael Noseworthy on the All Alcoholic On-Premises Licenses and Common Victualler Licenses. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the Earth Removal Exemption to move up to 500 cubic yards of excess earth material for 111 Farmers Row with the conditions as stated in the recommendation from the Stormwater Inspector...
Ms. Pine moved to approve the Earth Removal Exemption to move up to 500 cubic yards of excess earth material for 111 Farmers Row with the conditions as stated in the recommendation from the Stormwater Inspector (attached to these mintues).
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the Earth Removal Exemption to move up to 500 cubic yards of excess earth material for 111 Farmers Row with the conditions as stated in the recommendation from the Stormwater Inspector (attached to these mintues). Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Groton Conservation Trust over the Casella Preserve, the Priest Family Conservation Area, Martins Pond Conservation Area, and the Patricia...
Mr. Pisani moved that the Select Board approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Groton Conservation Trust over the Casella Preserve, the Priest Family Conservation Area, Martins Pond Conservation Area, and the Patricia Hallet Conservation Area properties, as described in the April 20, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant Articles 20 and 21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani moved that the Select Board approve the grant of Conservation Restrictions to the Groton Conservation Trust over the Casella Preserve, the Priest Family Conservation Area, Martins Pond Conservation Area, and the Patricia Hallet Conservation Area properties, as described in the April 20, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant Articles 20 and 21. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Appoint Patrick Parker-Roach to the Sustainability Commission
Consider Appointing Patrick Parker-Roach to the Sustainability Commission Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Patrick Parker-Roach to the Sustainability Commission.
From the minutes
“Consider Appointing Patrick Parker-Roach to the Sustainability Commission Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Patrick Parker-Roach to the Sustainability Commission. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from June 12, 2023
Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2023 Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from June 12, 2023.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2023 Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from June 12, 2023. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
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