MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2024
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cunningham, Alison Manugian, Becky Pine, John Reilly, Matt Pisani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Gordon Candow as a Sergeant on the Groton Police Department
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Gordon Candow as a Sergeant on the Groton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Gordon Candow as a Sergeant on the Groton Police Department. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The Select Board Members expressed enthusiasm for Mr. Candow's appointment as Sergeant. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Authorize in-person early voting, with the hours and locations outlined in the Town Manager's Report, for both the April 2nd and April 23rd Annual Town Elections
Dunbar recommended the following schedule: April 2nd Special Election- In-person early voting schedule @ the Town Clerk's Office Saturday, March 23- 9 am-3 pm Monday, March 25 - 8 am-7 pm Tuesday, March 26- 8 am-4 pm Wednesday, March 27- 8 am-4 pm Thursday, March 28- 8 am-4 pm Friday, March 29- 8 am-1 pm April 23rd Annual Town Election- In-person early voting schedule @ the Town Clerk's Office Saturday, April 13- 9 am-3 pm Monday, April 15- 8 am-7 pm Tuesday, April 16- 8 am- 4 pm Wednesday, April 17- 8 am-4 pm Thursday, April 18- 8 am-4 pm Friday, April 19- 8 am-1 pm Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize in-person early voting, with the hours and locations outlined in the Town Manager's Report, for both the April 2nd and April 23rd Annual Town Elections.
From the minutes
“Dunbar recommended the following schedule: April 2nd Special Election- In-person early voting schedule @ the Town Clerk's Office Saturday, March 23- 9 am-3 pm Monday, March 25 - 8 am-7 pm Tuesday, March 26- 8 am-4 pm Wednesday, March 27- 8 am-4 pm Thursday, March 28- 8 am-4 pm Friday, March 29- 8 am-1 pm April 23rd Annual Town Election- In-person early voting schedule @ the Town Clerk's Office Saturday, April 13- 9 am-3 pm Monday, April 15- 8 am-7 pm Tuesday, April 16- 8 am- 4 pm Wednesday, April 17- 8 am-4 pm Thursday, April 18- 8 am-4 pm Friday, April 19- 8 am-1 pm Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize in-person early voting, with the hours and locations outlined in the Town Manager's Report, for both the April 2nd and April 23rd Annual Town Elections. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Add the vacant positions of the Park Commission and Groton Housing Authority to the ballot for the Annual Town Election
The vacancies for the Annual Town Election are as follows: Park Commission- 1-year term Groton Housing Authority- 4-year term Ms. Manugian made a motion to add the vacant positions of the Park Commission and Groton Housing Authority to the ballot for the Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“The vacancies for the Annual Town Election are as follows: Park Commission- 1-year term Groton Housing Authority- 4-year term Ms. Manugian made a motion to add the vacant positions of the Park Commission and Groton Housing Authority to the ballot for the Annual Town Election. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Annual Taste of Nashoba to be held at Lawrence Academy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Annual Taste of Nashoba to be held at Lawrence Academy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Annual Taste of Nashoba to be held at Lawrence Academy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pineaye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Authorize the Chair to sign and approve the letters of support to the Community Preservation Committee for the Proposed Prescott Building Assessment and Outdoor Fitness Court Project
Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign and approve the letters of support to the Community Preservation Committee for the Proposed Prescott Building Assessment and Outdoor Fitness Court Project.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign and approve the letters of support to the Community Preservation Committee for the Proposed Prescott Building Assessment and Outdoor Fitness Court Project. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly asked Mr. Haddad to explain the proposed Building Assessment to those unfamiliar with it. Mr. Haddad said last year, the Select Board asked the Capital Planning Committee to assess the future capital needs of the Prescott School. Mr. Haddad said he was expecting to receive 4 or 5 proposals. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from January 29, 2024
Approval of Minutes from January 29, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from January 29, 2024.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, PisaniAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from January 29, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from January 29, 2024. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pineaye (Reilly- Abstained.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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