MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 20, 2023
7 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 Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jennifer Moore to the Historic Districts Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jennifer Moore to the Historic Districts Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jennifer Moore to the Historic Districts Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Leave Minuteman Nashoba Health Group and join the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA)
Mr. Reilly made a motion to leave Minuteman Nashoba Health Group and join the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA).
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to leave Minuteman Nashoba Health Group and join the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA). Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on a three-month trial basis
Ms. Manugian made a motion to start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on a three-month trial basis.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on a three-month trial basis. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Motion approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, one AgainstPine..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for December Open Mic Night on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for December Open Mic Night on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for December Open Mic Night on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Annual Tax Classification Hearing
Use the factor of 1 and vote a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $15.09
Ms. Pine moved that the Board use the factor of 1 and vote a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $15.09.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Board use the factor of 1 and vote a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $15.09. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Not adopt a residential exemption and adopt a small commercial exemption
Ms. Pine moved that they not adopt a residential exemption and adopt a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they not adopt a residential exemption and adopt a small commercial exemption. 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 November 6, 2023, as presented
Approval of Minutes from November 6, 2023 Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from November 6, 2023, as presented.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from November 6, 2023 Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from November 6, 2023, as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Manugian)
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