MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 27, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cunningham, Becky Pine, Nick Degaitas, John Reilly, Matt Pisani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Affordable Housing Trust, with a term expiring on June 30, 2028
Mr. Reilly moved to appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Affordable Housing Trust, with a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Affordable Housing Trust, with a term expiring on June 30, 2028. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pisani)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the CPA Affordable Housing Grant Agreement on the Board's behalf
(See the included grant agreement) Mr. Pisani moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the CPA Affordable Housing Grant Agreement on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“(See the included grant agreement) Mr. Pisani moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the CPA Affordable Housing Grant Agreement on the Board's behalf. Mr. Degaitas seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Degaitas)
Approve a $69 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2027
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a $69 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2027.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a $69 Stormwater Fee for Fiscal Year 2027. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation with pleasure
Ms. Pine made a motion to accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation with pleasure.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Degaitas
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to accept the Town Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation with pleasure. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 in Favor, 1 abstained- Degaitas..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve the common victualler's license for Groton Cuisine, LLC d/b/s Puritan Tavern, as presented
Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the common victualler's license for Groton Cuisine, LLC d/b/s Puritan Tavern, as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the common victualler's license for Groton Cuisine, LLC d/b/s Puritan Tavern, as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Accept the FY 2027 Select Board Goals
Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the FY 2027 Select Board Goals.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the FY 2027 Select Board Goals. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott Wines of Summer Event to be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott Wines of Summer Event to be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott Wines of Summer Event to be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott Tequila Night to be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott Tequila Night to be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott Tequila Night to be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Other Business
Authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and one member of the Select Board to sign the Warrants for the next 30 days. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the regularly scheduled minutes of July 13, 2026
Flock Cameras-None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of July 13, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled minutes of July 13, 2026.
From the minutes
“Flock Cameras-None SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of July 13, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regularly scheduled minutes of July 13, 2026. Mr. Degaitas seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degaitas)
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