MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2023
14 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cunningham, John Reilly, Alison Manugian, Matt Pisani, Becky Pine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Managers Report
Approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mill Street, Arlington Street, and Gratuity Road
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mill Street, Arlington Street, and Gratuity Road.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Cunningham
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mill Street, Arlington Street, and Gratuity Road. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly asked if there were stop signs there currently. Mr. Delaney said there were stop signs on Arlington Street and Gratuity Road but not on Mill Street. Roll Call: Cunningham-nay; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersections of Whiting Ave, Hillside Road, and West Street
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersections of Whiting Ave, Hillside Road, and West Street.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersections of Whiting Ave, Hillside Road, and West Street. Ms. Manugian seconded. Roll Call: Cunningham-aye; Reillyaye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Contained In The 2023 Fall Town Meeting Warrant Scheduled For October
Open the public hearing
Ms. Pine made a motion to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Defer the public hearing
Ms. Pine moved to defer the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to defer the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine- aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Appoint Carole Carter, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Carole Carter, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Carole Carter, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine- aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Appoint Berta Erikson (Effective October 1, 2023) with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 to the Groton Council on Aging
Mr. Pisani made a motion to appoint Berta Erikson (Effective October 1, 2023) with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 to the Groton Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to appoint Berta Erikson (Effective October 1, 2023) with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 to the Groton Council on Aging. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Reopen The Warrant Public Hearing
Reopen the public hearing
Ms. Pine made a motion to reopen the public hearing.
The minutes repeat part of the text ("Roll Call: Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: ...").
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to reopen the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine- aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Open the warrant, add Article 3, and close the warrant
Ms. Manugian made a motion to open the warrant, add Article 3, and close the warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to open the warrant, add Article 3, and close the warrant. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Close the warrant
Ms. Pine motioned to close the warrant.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, PisaniThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham and John Reilly, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine motioned to close the warrant. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Town Managers Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as Grounds Staff and Ryan Merrill and Jack Young as Golf Shop Staff at the Groton Country Club
Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as Grounds Staff and Ryan Merrill and Jack Young as Golf Shop Staff at the Groton Country Club.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, PisaniThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham and John Reilly, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as Grounds Staff and Ryan Merrill and Jack Young as Golf Shop Staff at the Groton Country Club. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Thomas Horsman to the Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Mr. Pisani made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Thomas Horsman to the Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, Pisani, ReillyThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Thomas Horsman to the Historical Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Cy, Jed, and Josh Richards to the Weed Harvester Committee
Mr. Pisani made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Cy, Jed, and Josh Richards to the Weed Harvester Committee.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, Pisani, ReillyThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Cy, Jed, and Josh Richards to the Weed Harvester Committee. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisaniaye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues C
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from August 14, 2023 as amended
Approval of Minutes from August 14th and August 28, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from August 14, 2023 as amended.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, PisaniThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham and John Reilly, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from August 14th and August 28, 2023 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from August 14, 2023 as amended. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from August 28, 2023 as presented
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from August 28, 2023 as presented.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, PisaniThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham and John Reilly, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from August 28, 2023 as presented. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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