MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 17, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matt Pisani, Becky Pine, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jonathan Decker as the Groton Water Superintendent, effective December 8th
Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jonathan Decker as the Groton Water Superintendent, effective December 8th.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Jonathan Decker as the Groton Water Superintendent, effective December 8th. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Brian Callahan to the Earth Removal Stormwater Committee and the Recycling Committee
Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Brian Callahan to the Earth Removal Stormwater Committee and the Recycling Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Brian Callahan to the Earth Removal Stormwater Committee and the Recycling Committee. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Callahan to the Complete Streets Committee
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Callahan to the Complete Streets Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Callahan to the Complete Streets Committee. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of James Fitzgerald and Martin Wallace to the Traffic Detail Team
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of James Fitzgerald and Martin Wallace to the Traffic Detail Team.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of James Fitzgerald and Martin Wallace to the Traffic Detail Team. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Adopt the amendments to the Town's Financial Policies as recommended and approved by the Finance Committee
Ms. Manugian made a motion to adopt the amendments to the Town's Financial Policies as recommended and approved by the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to adopt the amendments to the Town's Financial Policies as recommended and approved by the Finance Committee. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Amend the Traffic Rules and Orders and to approve the installation of these stop signs at the proposed locations
Ms. Pine made a motion to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders and to approve the installation of these stop signs at the proposed locations.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders and to approve the installation of these stop signs at the proposed locations. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Clarify that this legislation will be for both residential and commercial properties
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to clarify that this legislation will be for both residential and commercial properties.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to clarify that this legislation will be for both residential and commercial properties. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Change the term "licensed commercial applicator" to "certified applicator" as defined in 333 CMR 10
Ms. Pine made a motion to change the term "licensed commercial applicator" to "certified applicator" as defined in 333 CMR 10.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to change the term "licensed commercial applicator" to "certified applicator" as defined in 333 CMR 10. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Broken Creek Vineyard for Groton Winterfest to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Broken Creek Vineyard for Groton Winterfest to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Broken Creek Vineyard for Groton Winterfest to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott's Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Pine 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 on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine 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 on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Use the factor of 1 and vote for a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $14.78 for FY 2026
Ms. Pine moved that the Board use the factor of 1 and vote for a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $14.78 for FY 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Board use the factor of 1 and vote for a single tax rate in the Town of Groton at a tax rate of $14.78 for FY 2026. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Not adopt a residential exemption
Ms. Pine moved that they not adopt a residential exemption.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they not adopt a residential exemption. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Not adopt a small commercial exemption
Mr. Cunningham moved that they not adopt a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that they not adopt a small commercial exemption. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Approve the regular meeting minutes of November 3, 2025, with one correction
SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of November 3, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 3, 2025, with one correction.
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of November 3, 2025 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 3, 2025, with one correction. Ms. Manugian seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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