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February 24, 2025
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham, Matt Pisani, Becky Pine, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Authorize the loan issuance from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Loan No. DWEC-24-80) and details as outlined in the attached document
Ms. Pine motioned to authorize the loan issuance from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Loan No. DWEC-24-80) and details as outlined in the attached document.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine motioned to authorize the loan issuance from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Loan No. DWEC-24-80) and details as outlined in the attached document. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian- aye; Pine-aye; Reilly- aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Add the vacancies for the Planning Board, Sewer Commission, Trustee of the Groton Public Library, and the Groton Housing Authority to the 2025 Spring Election Ballot
Ms. Pine made a motion to add the vacancies for the Planning Board, Sewer Commission, Trustee of the Groton Public Library, and the Groton Housing Authority to the 2025 Spring Election Ballot.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to add the vacancies for the Planning Board, Sewer Commission, Trustee of the Groton Public Library, and the Groton Housing Authority to the 2025 Spring Election Ballot. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly- aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Appoint Mr. Russell Burke to the Planning Board until the 2025 Annual Town Election
Mr. Reilly made a motion to appoint Mr. Russell Burke to the Planning Board until the 2025 Annual Town Election.
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. Reilly made a motion to appoint Mr. Russell Burke to the Planning Board until the 2025 Annual Town Election. Mr. Cunningham seconded. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Black-aye; Barringer-aye; Wilson-aye; Francisco-aye; Hathaway-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Groton Sewer Commission and the Town of Pepperell Department of Public Works, as presented
Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Groton Sewer Commission and the Town of Pepperell Department of Public Works, as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Groton Sewer Commission and the Town of Pepperell Department of Public Works, as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Manugian inquired about the decision-making process for upgrades to the plant and how decisions are made. Mr. Brinkman responded that they are working together throughout the year and keeping Groton informed of decisions in advance. Mr. Haddad said it is a partnership. She also asked about the current capacity of the plant. Mr. Brinkman replied that the plant and Groton operate at 50% of their allotted capacity. He mentioned that there is still available capacity. Roll call: Manugian- aye; Pine-aye; Reilly- aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Groton Neighbors for their Spring Member Party on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the First Parish Church from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Groton Neighbors for their Spring Member Party on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the First Parish Church from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Groton Neighbors for their Spring Member Party on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the First Parish Church from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian- aye; Pine-aye; Reilly- aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's 10th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Groton School on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's 10th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Groton School on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's 10th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Groton School on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian- aye; Pine-aye; Reilly- aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 10, 2025
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 10, 2025.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, PisaniAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 10, 2025. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. 4 in Favor, 1 Abstained- Reilly.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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