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Groton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 31, 2025

9 recorded votes, 0 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

Enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Select Board Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter into Executive Session.

From the minutes

“Select Board Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Patrolmen's Association

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Patrolmen's Association.

From the minutes

“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Patrolmen's Association. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Manugian stated that this would be a significant cost, but she does believe it makes sense. Mr. Haddad explained that this is in the balanced budget supported by the Finance Committee. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Superior Officer's Association NEPBA, Local 53

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Superior Officer's Association NEPBA, Local 53.

From the minutes

“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Superior Officer's Association NEPBA, Local 53. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval

Ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and Police Chief Michael Luth for a three-year contract, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and Police Chief Michael Luth for a three-year contract, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and Police Chief Michael Luth for a three-year contract, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and Town Manager Mark Haddad for a three-year contract, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and Town Manager Mark Haddad for a three-year contract, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Agreement between the Town of Groton and Town Manager Mark Haddad for a three-year contract, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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, April 11, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Reilly 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, April 11, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 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 Open Mic Night to be held at the Prescott Community Center on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's for "Its Gin Season" on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Prescott Community Center, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's for "Its Gin Season" on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Prescott Community Center, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's for "Its Gin Season" on Friday, April 18, 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: Pine, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Select Board Liason Reports

Approve the joint budget hearing meeting minutes of February 22, 2025

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the joint budget hearing meeting minutes of February 22, 2025.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the joint budget hearing meeting minutes of February 22, 2025. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of March 24, 2025

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of March 24, 2025.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of March 24, 2025. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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