MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 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 Jonah Gaboriault to the Groton County Club Staff
Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jonah Gaboriault to the Groton County Club Staff.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jonah Gaboriault to the Groton County Club Staff. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Nandi Munson as Interim Council on Aging Director, effective February 9, 2924
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Nandi Munson as Interim Council on Aging Director, effective February 9, 2924.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Nandi Munson as Interim Council on Aging Director, effective February 9, 2924. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Prescott Community Center/Friends of Prescott for a Bubbly Cocktails/Mixology Class to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 7:00 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 a Bubbly Cocktails/Mixology Class to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 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 a Bubbly Cocktails/Mixology Class to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th to March 26, 2024
Ms. Pine made a motion to change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th to March 26, 2024.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th to March 26, 2024. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly expressed concern that the timeline looks rushed, but he hoped the school would get the information out there. Mr. Pisani said they have a partner to work with and suggested that they vote on the same date as Dunstable. Ms. Manugian disagreed, saying that it would be detrimental to adjust the schedule because they want to align with Dunstable. Ms. Pine stated they had very little time to put together the Special Town Meeting held in September of 2022, which was the most heavily attended meeting. Mr. Haddad said the $5.5 million was presented in September by the Tri-Comm Committee, and it is not the first time this amount was discussed. The motion carried 4-1, Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Call for a Special Override Election on April 2, 2024, to consider an override of Proposition 2 ½ and provide additional funding for Fiscal Year 2025, and to issue a ballot question as follows:...
Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Override Election on April 2, 2024, to consider an override of Proposition 2 ½ and provide additional funding for Fiscal Year 2025, and to issue a ballot question as follows: "Shall the Town of Groton be allowed to assess an additional $5,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budget of the Town and the Assessment of the Groton Dunstable Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?"
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Override Election on April 2, 2024, to consider an override of Proposition 2 ½ and provide additional funding for Fiscal Year 2025, and to issue a ballot question as follows: "Shall the Town of Groton be allowed to assess an additional $5,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budget of the Town and the Assessment of the Groton Dunstable Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?" Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian wanted to clarify that she supported the reality of needing an Override but not the accelerated timeline. The motion carried 4-1, Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from January 8, 2024, with one correction on page 6
Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from January 8, 2024, with one correction on page 6.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from January 8, 2024, with one correction on page 6. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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