MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Johnna Brissette as the Departmental Assistant for the Groton Police Department and Andrew Glanville to the Groton Country Club Golf Staff
Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Johnna Brissette as the Departmental Assistant for the Groton Police Department and Andrew Glanville to the Groton Country Club Golf Staff.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Johnna Brissette as the Departmental Assistant for the Groton Police Department and Andrew Glanville to the Groton Country Club Golf Staff. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Pursuant to Section 7-6 of the Charter, to establish a Charter Review Committee
Ms. Pine motioned, pursuant to Section 7-6 of the Charter, to establish a Charter Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine motioned, pursuant to Section 7-6 of the Charter, to establish a Charter Review Committee. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Discussion The Board discussed the application process. Mr. Haddad suggested that the Select Board advertise and receive applications for their appointees. The Board discussed and agreed with this process, set the application deadline for Monday, September 16th, and will conduct interviews on September 23rd. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Approve the installation of a 60-inch culvert, as proposed by MassDOT, for repairing the Island Road Bridge
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the installation of a 60-inch culvert, as proposed by MassDOT, for repairing the Island Road Bridge.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the installation of a 60-inch culvert, as proposed by MassDOT, for repairing the Island Road Bridge. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Accept a $30 "Marriage Certificate Corrections" fee, effective immediately
Ms. Pine moved to accept a $30 "Marriage Certificate Corrections" fee, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to accept a $30 "Marriage Certificate Corrections" fee, effective immediately. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve a $60 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2025
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a $60 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a $60 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2025. 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 GBA Meeting to be held at United Cultivation, 489 Main Street, on September 18, 2024, from 5:00 pm to...
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Business Association for the GBA Meeting to be held at United Cultivation, 489 Main Street, on September 18, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Business Association for the GBA Meeting to be held at United Cultivation, 489 Main Street, on September 18, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Historical Society for the Tarbell Exhibit Opening to be held at the Boutwell House, 172 Main Street, on Saturday, September 21,...
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Historical Society for the Tarbell Exhibit Opening to be held at the Boutwell House, 172 Main Street, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Groton Historical Society for the Tarbell Exhibit Opening to be held at the Boutwell House, 172 Main Street, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for Do You Think You Know About Vodka to be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for Do You Think You Know About Vodka to be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for Do You Think You Know About Vodka to be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Cunningham)
Of Emergency Regarding The Closure Of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Adopt and issue a Resolution to Governor Healey to Declare a State of Emergency
Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt and issue a Resolution to Governor Healey to Declare a State of Emergency.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to adopt and issue a Resolution to Governor Healey to Declare a State of Emergency. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 29, 2024
SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Public Comment Period #2 None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2024 Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 29, 2024.
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Public Comment Period #2 None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2024 Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 29, 2024. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
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