MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 14, 2023
16 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 Devon Gaughan as a Communications Officer
Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Devon Gaughan as a Communications Officer.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Devon Gaughan as a Communications Officer. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisaniaye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Faith Silva, Douglas Caroom, Adam Paveglio, and Bowen Clarke as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Faith Silva, Douglas Caroom, Adam Paveglio, and Bowen Clarke as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Faith Silva, Douglas Caroom, Adam Paveglio, and Bowen Clarke as Lifeguards at the Groton Country Club. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Call for a Special Election on November 7 th to consider a Debt Exclusion of Proposition 2 ½ on Tuesday, November 7 th
After reviewing and discussing options for a special election, polling hours, and early in-person voting, the Board voted on the following: Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Election on November 7 th to consider a Debt Exclusion of Proposition 2 ½ on Tuesday, November 7 th.
From the minutes
“After reviewing and discussing options for a special election, polling hours, and early in-person voting, the Board voted on the following: Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Election on November 7 th to consider a Debt Exclusion of Proposition 2 ½ on Tuesday, November 7 th. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugianaye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Set polling hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Ms. Pine moved to set polling hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to set polling hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Authorize Early In-Person Voting at the hours designated by the Town Clerk per the Board of Registrars' recommendation
Ms. Manugian motioned to authorize Early In-Person Voting at the hours designated by the Town Clerk per the Board of Registrars' recommendation.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian motioned to authorize Early In-Person Voting at the hours designated by the Town Clerk per the Board of Registrars' recommendation. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Approve a one-day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a one-day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a one-day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Reillyaye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve a one-day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a one-day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a one-day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the new Charge for the Sustainability Commission as presented
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the new Charge for the Sustainability Commission as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the new Charge for the Sustainability Commission as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pineaye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Rescind the previous Code of Conduct Policy and approve the current Policy
Ms. Pine motioned to rescind the previous Code of Conduct Policy and approve the current Policy.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine motioned to rescind the previous Code of Conduct Policy and approve the current Policy. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pineaye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Dunstable and Groton Dunstable Regional School District Committee for shared legal services
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Dunstable and Groton Dunstable Regional School District Committee for shared legal services.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Dunstable and Groton Dunstable Regional School District Committee for shared legal services. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Goals and Objectives
Ms. Pine moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Goals and Objectives.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Goals and Objectives. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was amended to assign Mr. Reilly and Ms. Pine as Select Board Members for Goal #7. Ms. Pine proposed adding a third objective to Goal #2, Climate Change, which is to work with the Sustainability Commission to reduce the town's carbon footprint. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Set the Fiscal Year 2024 Stormwater Fee at $60
Ms. Manugian made a motion to set the Fiscal Year 2024 Stormwater Fee at $60.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to set the Fiscal Year 2024 Stormwater Fee at $60. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the License and authorize the Town Manager to sign it on behalf of the Town
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the License and authorize the Town Manager to sign it on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the License and authorize the Town Manager to sign it on behalf of the Town. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Authorize the Chair and Town Manager to sign the expense and payroll warrants over the next 30 days until September 14, 2023
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Chair and Town Manager to sign the expense and payroll warrants over the next 30 days until September 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Chair and Town Manager to sign the expense and payroll warrants over the next 30 days until September 14, 2023. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye, Cunningham-aye, Pisani- aye, Manugian - aye, Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Agree to the $1M contribution from the Groton Water Department to offset the Town of Dunstable costs
Ms. Pine made a motion to agree to the $1M contribution from the Groton Water Department to offset the Town of Dunstable costs.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to agree to the $1M contribution from the Groton Water Department to offset the Town of Dunstable costs. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Other Business On-Going Issues C
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from July 31, 2023 as amended
Approval of Minutes from July 31, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from July 31, 2023 as amended.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from July 31, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from July 31, 2023 as amended. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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