MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 4, 2026
5 recorded votes, 1 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 nomination and appoint Christopher Rogers as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement officer for the Town of Groton, effective May 18, 2026
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Christopher Rogers as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement officer for the Town of Groton, effective May 18, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Christopher Rogers as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement officer for the Town of Groton, effective May 18, 2026. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Explore grants and investigate the removal of the Squannacook River Dam
Ms. Manugian moved to explore grants and investigate the removal of the Squannacook River Dam.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to explore grants and investigate the removal of the Squannacook River Dam. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Cunningham said every grant he has explored included some local share contribution. Mr. Haddad said that if there is an appropriation, they will return to Town Meeting. The motion carried 4 in Favor, 1 Against- Pine..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Adopt and approve the 2025-2030 Housing Production Plan
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to adopt and approve the 2025-2030 Housing Production Plan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to adopt and approve the 2025-2030 Housing Production Plan. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Approve a common victualler's license for Tully Farms Scoop Shop, LLC, located at 30 Hollis Street, Unit B, subject to final Board of Health approval
Ms. Pine moved to approve a common victualler's license for Tully Farms Scoop Shop, LLC, located at 30 Hollis Street, Unit B, subject to final Board of Health approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve a common victualler's license for Tully Farms Scoop Shop, LLC, located at 30 Hollis Street, Unit B, subject to final Board of Health approval. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Approve the regular meeting minutes of April 27, 2026
Main Street Study - None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of April 27, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 27, 2026.
From the minutes
“Main Street Study - None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of April 27, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 27, 2026. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
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