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March 3, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve issuing the letter of support to make remote and hybrid meetings permanent
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve issuing the letter of support to make remote and hybrid meetings permanent.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve issuing the letter of support to make remote and hybrid meetings permanent. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Open the warrant for the 2025 Spring Town Meeting
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the warrant for the 2025 Spring Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the warrant for the 2025 Spring Town Meeting. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Add the three additional articles to the warrant
Ms. Pine made a motion to add the three additional articles to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to add the three additional articles to the warrant. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Close the warrant
Ms. Pine made a motion to close the warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to close the warrant. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Appoint Po Tse to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, with a term expiring on June 30, 2025
Mr. Pisani made a motion to appoint Po Tse to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, with a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to appoint Po Tse to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, with a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's for Whiskey 101 on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Prescott Community Center from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's for Whiskey 101 on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Prescott Community Center from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's for Whiskey 101 on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Prescott Community Center from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's Open Mic Night to be held at the Prescott Community Center on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's Open Mic Night to be held at the Prescott Community Center on Friday, March 14, 2025, 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 Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's Open Mic Night to be held at the Prescott Community Center on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 25, 2025
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 25, 2025. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
For the Groton Select Board to place a ballot question on the May 20th Annual Town Election to support the Groton Dunstable Regional School District Superintendent's Budget with a maximum of $827,090
Mr. Cunningham made a motion for the Groton Select Board to place a ballot question on the May 20th Annual Town Election to support the Groton Dunstable Regional School District Superintendent's Budget with a maximum of $827,090.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion for the Groton Select Board to place a ballot question on the May 20th Annual Town Election to support the Groton Dunstable Regional School District Superintendent's Budget with a maximum of $827,090. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Reilly said they cannot keep returning to the taxpayers yearly. He said it was important to inform taxpayers what they would do better. Ms. Manugian expressed her concern that this situation feels similar to last year's and that they might lose credibility if they don't prove how things will change. Ms. Pine suggested they might consider doing something differently if the vote fails. Mr. Lewon believes that conducting an operational audit demonstrated an effort and provided information to the public. Mr. Silva believes this year is different from last year, and it has been communicated. He explained that the state needs to address Chapter 70 funding, as they seek a level service budget but cannot maintain it. He stated that numbers simply do not add up. Mr. Silva said many things are in the queue with Dunstable; they are working on long-term solutions. He believes there must be a better way to reach people so they can make an informed decision. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
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