MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 15, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Becky Pine, Nick Degaitas, Peter Cunningham, John Reilly, Matt Pisani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board appointments listed on pages 1 through 3, excluding Andrew Davis from the Sargisson Beach Committee, as he has resigned
Select Board Annual Appointment Ms. Pine moved to approve the Select Board appointments listed on pages 1 through 3, excluding Andrew Davis from the Sargisson Beach Committee, as he has resigned.
From the minutes
“Select Board Annual Appointment Ms. Pine moved to approve the Select Board appointments listed on pages 1 through 3, excluding Andrew Davis from the Sargisson Beach Committee, as he has resigned. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5, except for the veteran's officer
Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5, except for the veteran's officer.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5, except for the veteran's officer. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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 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
“Ms. Pine 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. Mr. Degaitas seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degaitas)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 8 and 9
Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 8 and 9.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 8 and 9. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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Approve a Farmers Winery License to Saltbox Cidershop LLC DBA Saltbox for the Farmers' Market at Williams Barn, July 10, 2026, through November 21, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a Farmers Winery License to Saltbox Cidershop LLC DBA Saltbox for the Farmers' Market at Williams Barn, July 10, 2026, through November 21, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve a Farmers Winery License to Saltbox Cidershop LLC DBA Saltbox for the Farmers' Market at Williams Barn, July 10, 2026, through November 21, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Cunningham)
Approve a Farmers Winery License to Dirigible Brewing Company and Broken Creek Vineyard for the Farmers' Market at Williams Barn, July 10, 2026, through November 21, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a Farmers Winery License to Dirigible Brewing Company and Broken Creek Vineyard for the Farmers' Market at Williams Barn, July 10, 2026, through November 21, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a Farmers Winery License to Dirigible Brewing Company and Broken Creek Vineyard for the Farmers' Market at Williams Barn, July 10, 2026, through November 21, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott Tiki Cocktails, to be held on June 26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott Tiki Cocktails, to be held on June 26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott Tiki Cocktails, to be held on June 26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Waive the policy and to initiate the Annual Evaluation of the Town Manager that evening
Ms. Pine moved to waive the policy and to initiate the Annual Evaluation of the Town Manager that evening.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to waive the policy and to initiate the Annual Evaluation of the Town Manager that evening. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Waive the policy, which states that you can't vote on a policy change the same night it was proposed
Ms. Pine moved to waive the policy, which states that you can't vote on a policy change the same night it was proposed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to waive the policy, which states that you can't vote on a policy change the same night it was proposed. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Nominate Jeff Ohringer to fill the vacancy on the Park Commission
Pine offered a motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to nominate Jeff Ohringer to fill the vacancy on the Park Commission.
Yes: Degaitas, Pine, PisaniNo: Cunningham, ReillyThis was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Pine offered a motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to nominate Jeff Ohringer to fill the vacancy on the Park Commission. Ms. Jennings seconded the motion. Roll call: Jennings- aye; Eliot- nay; Presti- aye; Petropolous- aye; Pisani- aye; Degaitas- aye; Pine- aye; Cunningham- nay; Reilly- nay.” (Motion: Pine)
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Open the public hearing
Ms. Pine moved to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Pine made a motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the transfer of the on-premises retail all-alcohol restaurant license to Groton Cuisine LLC, doing business as Puritan Tavern. William Gilson will serve as Manager, and operating hours...
Mr. Pisani moved to approve the transfer of the on-premises retail all-alcohol restaurant license to Groton Cuisine LLC, doing business as Puritan Tavern. William Gilson will serve as Manager, and operating hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani moved to approve the transfer of the on-premises retail all-alcohol restaurant license to Groton Cuisine LLC, doing business as Puritan Tavern. William Gilson will serve as Manager, and operating hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Other Business
Authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve the regularly scheduled minutes of June 1, 2026
SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of June 1, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled minutes of June 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of June 1, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled minutes of June 1, 2026. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
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