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July 29, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matt Pisani, John Reilly, Peter Cunningham, Becky Pine, Alison Manugian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ratify The Contract And Swear In Fire Chief Arthur Cheeks
Ratify the Agreement of Fire Chief Arthur Cheeks
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Agreement of Fire Chief Arthur Cheeks.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Pisani
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Agreement of Fire Chief Arthur Cheeks. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani- abstained.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Approve the letter for issuance to the state delegation
Mr. Reilly motioned to approve the letter for issuance to the state delegation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly motioned to approve the letter for issuance to the state delegation. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Cunningham expressed he was upset by the news. Mr. Haddad announced that a press conference would take place at the Ayer Town Hall on Tuesday, July 30th, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Chief Cheeks commented that it was encouraging to see people voicing their concerns and emphasized the need for all the support they could get. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ian Pereira, effective August 8, 2024, and Tyler Melanson, effective August 9, 2024, as Police Officers for the Groton Police Department
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ian Pereira, effective August 8, 2024, and Tyler Melanson, effective August 9, 2024, as Police Officers for the Groton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ian Pereira, effective August 8, 2024, and Tyler Melanson, effective August 9, 2024, as Police Officers for the Groton Police Department. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisaniaye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Allison Knell as a Lifeguard and Donald Atwood to the Golf Staff at the Country Club
Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Allison Knell as a Lifeguard and Donald Atwood to the Golf Staff at the Country Club.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Allison Knell as a Lifeguard and Donald Atwood to the Golf Staff at the Country Club. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Cunningham)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance
Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pisani)
Appoint Thomas Naughton to the Capital Planning Advisory Committee
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Thomas Naughton to the Capital Planning Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Thomas Naughton to the Capital Planning Advisory Committee. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
M. Reilly made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the First Parish Church for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
M. Reilly made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the First Parish Church for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Reilly made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the First Parish Church for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days
Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Pfas Issue
Authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Town of Groton to purchase the land at the Groton Cemetery as authorized by the Town Meeting
Mr. Pisani motioned to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Town of Groton to purchase the land at the Groton Cemetery as authorized by the Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani motioned to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Town of Groton to purchase the land at the Groton Cemetery as authorized by the Town Meeting. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 15, 2024
Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 15, 2024. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
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