MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matt Pisani, Becky Pine, Peter Cunningham, Alison Manugian, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Accept the recommendation from the Capital Planning Advisory Committee
Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the recommendation from the Capital Planning Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the recommendation from the Capital Planning Advisory Committee. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Page | of 11 September 15, 2025 Regular Session Discussion Ms. Pine asked if the Committee should add a fifth member since there are currently only four. Mr. Haddad said they are actively searching for one. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant agreement on behalf of the Select Board, between the Historical Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and the Webber Family for the Bancroft...
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant agreement on behalf of the Select Board, between the Historical Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and the Webber Family for the Bancroft Castle Project.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant agreement on behalf of the Select Board, between the Historical Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and the Webber Family for the Bancroft Castle Project. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Pine asked whether the Webbers were signing the Grant Agreement because they own the property. Mr. Haddad confirmed that it was true. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Wickfield as the Production Assistant to the Cable Department, effective immediately
Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Wickfield as the Production Assistant to the Cable Department, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Wickfield as the Production Assistant to the Cable Department, effective immediately. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Amend the Sustainability Commission's Charge from twelve (12) members to seven (7) members
Ms. Pine made a motion to amend the Sustainability Commission's Charge from twelve (12) members to seven (7) members.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to amend the Sustainability Commission's Charge from twelve (12) members to seven (7) members. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Pine thought the committee had taken steps a few years ago to make its process more flexible, allowing it to bypass the Board. Mr. Haddad explained that, due to their Charge, they are required to go through the Select Board. Ms. Manugian asked if they were at large; Mr. Haddad confirmed that they were. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Appoint Ben Wolfe to the Conservation Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2027
Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Ben Wolfe to the Conservation Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Ben Wolfe to the Conservation Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Open the public hearing for Bluebird Lane
Ms. Pine made a motion to open the public hearing for Bluebird Lane.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to open the public hearing for Bluebird Lane. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Close the public hearing on the road layout for Bluebird Lane. Ms. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Adopt the Layout of Bluebird Lane and recommend that the October 18, 2025,...
Public Comment None Close the Public Hearing on the Road Layout for Bluebird Lane Mr. Cunningham made a motion to close the public hearing on the road layout for Bluebird Lane. Ms. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Adopt the Layout of Bluebird Lane and recommend that the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting accept it as a Town Way at the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting. Ms. Manugian moved to approve the Road Layout for Bluebird Lane and to recommend that the October 18th Fall Town Meeting accept it as a Town Way. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Pine wanted to share that eight years ago, Mr. Kinniard planned to build af
From the minutes
“Public Comment None Close the Public Hearing on the Road Layout for Bluebird Lane Mr. Cunningham made a motion to close the public hearing on the road layout for Bluebird Lane. Ms. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham)
Approve the Road Layout for Bluebird Lane and to recommend that the October 18th Fall Town Meeting accept it as a Town Way
Ms. Manugian moved to approve the Road Layout for Bluebird Lane and to recommend that the October 18th Fall Town Meeting accept it as a Town Way.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve the Road Layout for Bluebird Lane and to recommend that the October 18th Fall Town Meeting accept it as a Town Way. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Open the public hearing for the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Ms, Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Haddad explained that there are twenty-three (23)...
Ms. Manugian made a motion to open the public hearing for the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Ms, Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Haddad explained that there are twenty-three (23) Articles on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. He recommends that the first sixteen (16) Articles could be a consent agenda, but he stated that it is ultimately up to the Board. Article 1: Prior Year Bills- UMASS Memorial Health- Requested Amount: $85,00 The Board was unanimously in favor to support. Article 2: Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Town Operating Budget-Mr. Haddad provided
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to open the public hearing for the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Ms, Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian)
Raise the limit of the Home Recycling Equipment Revolving Fund and the Senior Center Fitness Equipment Revolving Fund from $10,000 to $25,000 and to remove this article from the Warrant
Mr. Cunningham moved to raise the limit of the Home Recycling Equipment Revolving Fund and the Senior Center Fitness Equipment Revolving Fund from $10,000 to $25,000 and to remove this article from the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to raise the limit of the Home Recycling Equipment Revolving Fund and the Senior Center Fitness Equipment Revolving Fund from $10,000 to $25,000 and to remove this article from the Warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Close the public on the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Public Hearing on the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant Mr. Reilly made a motion to close the public on the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Close the Public Hearing on the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant Mr. Reilly made a motion to close the public on the October 18, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Approve the regular meeting minutes of September 8, 2025, as presented
PFAS Issue- None UMass Satellite Emergency Facility -None Fire Department Staffing - None West Groton Dam-None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 8, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 8, 2025, as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, PisaniAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“PFAS Issue- None UMass Satellite Emergency Facility -None Fire Department Staffing - None West Groton Dam-None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 8, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 8, 2025, as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 in favor and 1 abstained-Reilly..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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