MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2024
10 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 Nicole Sarvela as the Council on Aging Director, effective April 8, 2024
Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Nicole Sarvela as the Council on Aging Director, effective April 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Nicole Sarvela as the Council on Aging Director, effective April 8, 2024. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Approve and issue the Ballot Question Booklet for the April 2, 2024, Special Town Election
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve and issue the Ballot Question Booklet for the April 2, 2024, Special Town Election.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve and issue the Ballot Question Booklet for the April 2, 2024, Special Town Election. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Groton Business Association to be held at Legion Common on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., for tasting and the...
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Groton Business Association to be held at Legion Common on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., for tasting and the sale of alcohol.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Groton Business Association to be held at Legion Common on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., for tasting and the sale of alcohol. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Business Association for the monthly association meeting to be held at the Groton History Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from...
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Business Association for the monthly association meeting to be held at the Groton History Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Business Association for the monthly association meeting to be held at the Groton History Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt License for the Groton Business Association to be held at Anytime Fitness on Wednesday, May 15 2024, from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt License for the Groton Business Association to be held at Anytime Fitness on Wednesday, May 15 2024, from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt License for the Groton Business Association to be held at Anytime Fitness on Wednesday, May 15 2024, from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Write a Letter of Support to the Department of Fish and Game for Track No. 2024-1-15, owned by the Conservation Trust
Ms. Pine made a motion to write a Letter of Support to the Department of Fish and Game for Track No. 2024-1-15, owned by the Conservation Trust.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to write a Letter of Support to the Department of Fish and Game for Track No. 2024-1-15, owned by the Conservation Trust. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
The Park Commission To Fill A Vacancy Until The 2024 Annual Town Election
Place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for the Park Commission vacancy. Mr. Brian Edmonds to the Park Commission with a term to expire on April 23, 2024
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for the Park Commission vacancy. Mr. Brian Edmonds to the Park Commission with a term to expire on April 23, 2024.
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for the Park Commission vacancy. Mr. Brian Edmonds to the Park Commission with a term to expire on April 23, 2024. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Eliot-aye; Mahoney-aye; Jennings-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reillyaye; Cunningham- aye; Pisani aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager and the Select Board Chair to sign Warrants for the next 30 days
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and the Select Board Chair to sign Warrants for the next 30 days.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and the Select Board Chair to sign Warrants for the next 30 days. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of March 4, 2024
ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS Public Comment Period #2 None Approval of Minutes from March 4 and 6th, 2024 Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of March 4, 2024.
From the minutes
“ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS Public Comment Period #2 None Approval of Minutes from March 4 and 6th, 2024 Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of March 4, 2024. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the minutes of the Budget Forum on March 6 th, 2024
Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Forum on March 6 th, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Forum on March 6 th, 2024. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
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