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March 10, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Becky Pine, Peter Cunningham, Matt Pisani, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Comment Period
Sign and issue the letter to Governor Healey
Mr. Pisani made a motion to sign and issue the letter to Governor Healey.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to sign and issue the letter to Governor Healey. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Cunningham)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Approve and sign the Settlement and Release Agreements with the estate of Laura Elizabeth Woodson
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve and sign the Settlement and Release Agreements with the estate of Laura Elizabeth Woodson.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve and sign the Settlement and Release Agreements with the estate of Laura Elizabeth Woodson. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)
For a stand-alone override question on the ballot for six (6) Firefighters/EMTs, totaling $780,904, with Fiscal Year 2026 tax impact of $630,904
Mr. Cunningham made a motion for a stand-alone override question on the ballot for six (6) Firefighters/EMTs, totaling $780,904, with Fiscal Year 2026 tax impact of $630,904.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion for a stand-alone override question on the ballot for six (6) Firefighters/EMTs, totaling $780,904, with Fiscal Year 2026 tax impact of $630,904. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Pine believes this would be too confusing and a losing proposition. Mr. Cunningham believes there is a value in saying we need six Firefighters/EMTs. The motion carried 4 in favor, one against- Pine..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Include a second stand-alone override question to the ballot question for two (2) Firefighters/EMTs, totaling $260,301, with a Fiscal Year 2026 tax impact of $210,301
Ms. Pine made a motion to include a second stand-alone override question to the ballot question for two (2) Firefighters/EMTs, totaling $260,301, with a Fiscal Year 2026 tax impact of $210,301.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to include a second stand-alone override question to the ballot question for two (2) Firefighters/EMTs, totaling $260,301, with a Fiscal Year 2026 tax impact of $210,301. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Pine made a motion to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to open the public hearing. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motions carried unanimously.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Add a third override question to the Annual Town Election Ballot, in the amount of $673,250 for the Groton Dunstable Regional School District Assessment
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to add a third override question to the Annual Town Election Ballot, in the amount of $673,250 for the Groton Dunstable Regional School District Assessment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to add a third override question to the Annual Town Election Ballot, in the amount of $673,250 for the Groton Dunstable Regional School District Assessment. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Manugian inquired whether this would affect the level service budget with restoring the nurse and the guidance counselor. Mr. Haddad confirmed that the total of $673,250 includes funding for both the nurse and the guidance counselor. He also explained that on Wednesday, March 12th, the School District will certify the District's budget. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, 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. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the minutes of the special meeting/joint session with the Finance Committee of February 25, 2025
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting/joint session with the Finance Committee of February 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting/joint session with the Finance Committee of February 25, 2025. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Enter into Executive Session
Select Board Ms. Pine made a motion to enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Select Board Ms. Pine made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
From the Groton Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s public meeting portal (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Groton, Select Board page (Peter Cunningham, Becky Pine, John Reilly).
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