MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 16, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Becky Pine, Peter Cunningham, John Reilly, Matt Pisani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5 of the annual reappointment memorandum, as presented
Mr. Cunningham moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5 of the annual reappointment memorandum, as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5 of the annual reappointment memorandum, as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Accept the nominations of the Town Manager and appoint those individuals listed on pages 6, 7, and the top of page 8 of the annual reappointment memorandum
Mr. Reilly moved to accept the nominations of the Town Manager and appoint those individuals listed on pages 6, 7, and the top of page 8 of the annual reappointment memorandum.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to accept the nominations of the Town Manager and appoint those individuals listed on pages 6, 7, and the top of page 8 of the annual reappointment memorandum. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on page 8 as presented for the Groton Country Club staff and Council on Aging per diem van drivers
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on page 8 as presented for the Groton Country Club staff and Council on Aging per diem van drivers.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on page 8 as presented for the Groton Country Club staff and Council on Aging per diem van drivers. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the appointments of the Select Board on pages 1 through 3 as presented, with the exception of the Board of Registrars
Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments of the Select Board on pages 1 through 3 as presented, with the exception of the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments of the Select Board on pages 1 through 3 as presented, with the exception of the Board of Registrars. Ms. Manugian seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Re-appoint Marvin Caldwell (Democrat) to the Board of Registrars
Ms. Pine moved to re-appoint Marvin Caldwell (Democrat) to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to re-appoint Marvin Caldwell (Democrat) to the Board of Registrars. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Reduce the quorum to 50 for the Special Town Meeting on June 23, 2025
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to reduce the quorum to 50 for the Special Town Meeting on June 23, 2025.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, PisaniNo: Reilly
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to reduce the quorum to 50 for the Special Town Meeting on June 23, 2025. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Manugian asked if it had to be reduced to the low number of 50. Mr. Haddad said 50 was just his recommendation, and the lowest that they could go was 18 up to 178. Ms. Manugian said it would have to be in the ballpark of 125 to 150 to recommend the reduction. Mr. Haddad asked the Moderator if the Select Board approves this motion, would he be required to accept it. Mr. Kauppi stated that the Moderator has the ability to make the final decision. Mr. Kauppi stated that he respects the Select Board and their decisions, so he is paying close attention to their recommendation. Mr. Cunningham amended the motion to reduce the quorum to 125 for the Special Town Meeting on June 23, 2025. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Cunningham emphasized the importance of getting this done. The motion was approved by a majority vote, with 4 in Favor, 1 Against -Reilly..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days
Ms. Manugian 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. Manugian 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: Manugian, second: Reilly)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of June 9, 2025, and the Special meeting of June 4, 2025
Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025, and Special Meeting of June 4, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of June 9, 2025, and the Special meeting of June 4, 2025.
From the minutes
“Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025, and Special Meeting of June 4, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of June 9, 2025, and the Special meeting of June 4, 2025. Mr. Reily seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine)
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