MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 25, 2024
10 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
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Cathleen Berry as Assistant Town Accountant, effective January 31, 2025
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Cathleen Berry as Assistant Town Accountant, effective January 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Cathleen Berry as Assistant Town Accountant, effective January 31, 2025. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Cunningham said Ms. Mahoney has been a stellar employee and will be missed. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of David Macinnis to the Historic Districts Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2027
Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of David Macinnis to the Historic Districts Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of David Macinnis to the Historic Districts Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Accept and establish a trust fund administered by the School District
Mr. Cunningham moved to accept and establish a trust fund administered by the School District.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to accept and establish a trust fund administered by the School District. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, December 13. 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, December 13. 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, December 13. 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Use the factor of 1 and vote for a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $15.25 in FY 2025
Ms. Pine moved that the Board use the factor of 1 and vote for a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $15.25 in FY 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Board use the factor of 1 and vote for a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $15.25 in FY 2025. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Not adopt a residential exemption
Mr. Cunningham moved that they not adopt a residential exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that they not adopt a residential exemption. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Not adopt a small commercial exemption
Ms. Pine moved that they not adopt a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they not adopt a small commercial exemption. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days
Mr. Cunningham 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
“Mr. Cunningham 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. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of November 4, 2024
Public Comment Period #2 Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of November 4, 2024.
From the minutes
“Public Comment Period #2 Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2024 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of November 4, 2024. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Enter into Executive Session
Mr. Cunnigham made a motion to enter into Executive Session.
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. Cunnigham made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Reilly- aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani-aye; Linskey-aye; Whitefield-aye; Robertson-aye; Manugian-aye; Lengyel-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
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