MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 30, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Becky Pine, Matt Pisani, John Reilly, Peter Cunningham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Bob Elam and Jesse Cotter to the Great Ponds Advisory Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Mr. Pisani made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Bob Elam and Jesse Cotter to the Great Ponds Advisory Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Bob Elam and Jesse Cotter to the Great Ponds Advisory Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)
Appoint Mr. Cunningham to the Charter Review Committee
Ms. Pine moved to appoint Mr. Cunningham to the Charter Review Committee.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Cunningham
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to appoint Mr. Cunningham to the Charter Review Committee. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Pisani-aye, Pine-aye, Manugian-aye, Reilly-aye; Cunningham-abstained.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Appoint Mr. Robert Collins and Ms. Kristin Frank to the Charter Review Committee
Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Mr. Robert Collins and Ms. Kristin Frank to the Charter Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Mr. Robert Collins and Ms. Kristin Frank to the Charter Review Committee. Mr. Pisani seconded. Roll call: Cunningham aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Release the town's right of first refusal for Lot 1 Sand Hill Road
Mr. Reilly moved to release the town's right of first refusal for Lot 1 Sand Hill Road.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to release the town's right of first refusal for Lot 1 Sand Hill Road. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Pine inquired whether the builder was constructing a home for a particular individual. Attorney Croteau clarified that the builder would buy the property, build a single-family house, and sell it to a third party. Ms. Pine mentioned that the Affordable Housing Trust had discussed the possibility of the town or the Affordable Housing Trust purchasing the land but determined it wasn't a good choice for them. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night on Friday, October 1, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night on Friday, October 1, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night on Friday, October 1, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham- aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days
Ms. Pine 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. Pine 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. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of September 16, 2024
SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Public Comment Period #2 None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of September 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Public Comment Period #2 None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of September 16, 2024. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Roll Call: Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Select Board Liason Reports
Enter into Executive Session
Ms. Pine made a motion to enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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