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October 30, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 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 Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Robert Dixon as a Custodian for the Department of Public Works Maintenance Division
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Robert Dixon as a Custodian for the Department of Public Works Maintenance Division.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Robert Dixon as a Custodian for the Department of Public Works Maintenance Division. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Authorize the creation of a Gift Fund for the Park Commission
Mr. Reilly made a motion to authorize the creation of a Gift Fund for the Park Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to authorize the creation of a Gift Fund for the Park Commission. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Holiday Spirits to be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Holiday Spirits to be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Holiday Spirits to be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Wonders of Rum to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Wonders of Rum to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Wonders of Rum to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Ms. Manugian. made a motion to approve a One Day A Wine and Malt Beverages License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, November 10, 2023,...
Ms. Manugian. made a motion to approve a One Day A Wine and Malt Beverages License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian. made a motion to approve a One Day A Wine and Malt Beverages License for The Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Ms. Pine. made a motion to approve a One Day A Wine and Malt Beverages License for Groton Neighbors for a Social Gathering to be held at First Parish Church on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:30...
Ms. Pine. made a motion to approve a One Day A Wine and Malt Beverages License for Groton Neighbors for a Social Gathering to be held at First Parish Church on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine. made a motion to approve a One Day A Wine and Malt Beverages License for Groton Neighbors for a Social Gathering to be held at First Parish Church on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
For Mr. Haddad to prepare two proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 as follows: 1. One Budget shall be balanced with no proposed Override of Proposition 2 ½. 2. The second budget shall be a level...
After much deliberation, the Select Board and Finance Committee gave the following budget guidance to the Town Manager for Fiscal Year 2025: Select Board Vote: Ms. Pine made a motion for Mr. Haddad to prepare two proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 as follows: 1. One Budget shall be balanced with no proposed Override of Proposition 2 ½. 2. The second budget shall be a level services budget (maintains services at the FY 2024 level and does not add any new services) that proposes a three-year potential override of Proposition 2 ½ to eliminate a projected three-year deficit. Also, the Town Manager shall work with the Groton Dunstable Regional School District and Nashoba Valley Technical School District representatives to create these two budgets.
From the minutes
“After much deliberation, the Select Board and Finance Committee gave the following budget guidance to the Town Manager for Fiscal Year 2025: Select Board Vote: Ms. Pine made a motion for Mr. Haddad to prepare two proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 as follows: 1. One Budget shall be balanced with no proposed Override of Proposition 2 ½. 2. The second budget shall be a level services budget (maintains services at the FY 2024 level and does not add any new services) that proposes a three-year potential override of Proposition 2 ½ to eliminate a projected three-year deficit. Also, the Town Manager shall work with the Groton Dunstable Regional School District and Nashoba Valley Technical School District representatives to create these two budgets. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of support to the ZBA for a Variance Request for 25 Station Ave
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of support to the ZBA for a Variance Request for 25 Station Ave.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of support to the ZBA for a Variance Request for 25 Station Ave. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 Against - Manugian ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates Approval of Minutes from October 16th and October 25, 2023 M..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
The motion was approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 Against - Manugian ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates Approval of Minutes from October 16th and October 25, 2023 M. Pine made a motion to approve...
The motion was approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 Against - Manugian ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates Approval of Minutes from October 16th and October 25, 2023 M. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from October 16 and 25, 2023, as presented.
From the minutes
“The motion was approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 Against - Manugian ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates Approval of Minutes from October 16th and October 25, 2023 M. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from October 16 and 25, 2023, as presented. Mr. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine)
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