MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Reilly, Peter Cunningham, Alison Manugian, Matt Pisani, Becky Pine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Hybrid Meeting
Enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, §21(a), Clause 3 - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
At 5:30 p.m., Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, §21(a), Clause 3 - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“At 5:30 p.m., Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, §21(a), Clause 3 - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to Open Session. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Announcements
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the grant agreement for the Affordable Housing Trust
Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the grant agreement for the Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the grant agreement for the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Reilly)
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Katie Kazanjian as the Treasurer/Tax Collector for the Town of Groton
Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Katie Kazanjian as the Treasurer/Tax Collector for the Town of Groton.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Katie Kazanjian as the Treasurer/Tax Collector for the Town of Groton. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Approve a $60 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2026
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a $60 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a $60 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2026. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Reilly)
Approve the amendment to the Agreement between the Town of Groton and IAFF, Local 4879, to add a Light Duty Provision
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the amendment to the Agreement between the Town of Groton and IAFF, Local 4879, to add a Light Duty Provision.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the amendment to the Agreement between the Town of Groton and IAFF, Local 4879, to add a Light Duty Provision. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance
Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Accept the Deed for Monarch Path
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to accept the Deed for Monarch Path.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to accept the Deed for Monarch Path. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Approve the IMA for the Use and Expenditures of Certain Opioids Abatement Funds among the towns of Groton, Ayer, Harvard, Bolton, Littleton, Shirley, and Pepperell, pending a host community...
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the IMA for the Use and Expenditures of Certain Opioids Abatement Funds among the towns of Groton, Ayer, Harvard, Bolton, Littleton, Shirley, and Pepperell, pending a host community determination, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign. If any community makes changes, Ms. DuFresne will return to the Board to discuss the updates to the IMA.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the IMA for the Use and Expenditures of Certain Opioids Abatement Funds among the towns of Groton, Ayer, Harvard, Bolton, Littleton, Shirley, and Pepperell, pending a host community determination, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign. If any community makes changes, Ms. DuFresne will return to the Board to discuss the updates to the IMA. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Groton Business Association for GrotonFest to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Groton Business Association for GrotonFest to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Groton Business Association for GrotonFest to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
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. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Grant the transfer of the license of 235 Main Street, from John Madigan, President, to Shreeumiya Kuldev, DBA Groton Market, with Jaydeep Patel, President, and Toralben Patel as the Manager
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to grant the transfer of the license of 235 Main Street, from John Madigan, President, to Shreeumiya Kuldev, DBA Groton Market, with Jaydeep Patel, President, and Toralben Patel as the Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to grant the transfer of the license of 235 Main Street, from John Madigan, President, to Shreeumiya Kuldev, DBA Groton Market, with Jaydeep Patel, President, and Toralben Patel as the Manager. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 11, 2025, as presented
Fire Department Staffing -None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of August 11, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 11, 2025, as presented.
From the minutes
“Fire Department Staffing -None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of August 11, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 11, 2025, as presented. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; Manugianaye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
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