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May 10, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Katie Goldrick, Pamela Campanella, Patricia Conway, William Watkins, David Reilly
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Pamela Campanella arrived during the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve the open session minutes of April 19, 2023
MOTION to approve the open session minutes of April 19, 2023, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the open session minutes of April 19, 2023, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Accept the recommendation of the Communications Department to hire Coleen Hallisey, Nancy Ferris, Ygnayelli Beato, Lawrence Curtis, and Kalijah Robinson as part-time dispatchers for the…
MOTION to accept the recommendation of the Communications Department to hire Coleen Hallisey, Nancy Ferris, Ygnayelli Beato, Lawrence Curtis, and Kalijah Robinson as part-time dispatchers for the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept the recommendation of the Communications Department to hire Coleen Hallisey, Nancy Ferris, Ygnayelli Beato, Lawrence Curtis, and Kalijah Robinson as part-time dispatchers for the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)
Nominate Katherine Nee and William Conrad to the Conservation Commission
MOTION to nominate Katherine Nee and William Conrad to the Conservation Commission, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to nominate Katherine Nee and William Conrad to the Conservation Commission, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)
Appoint Pam Vayda, Steve Zebowski and Alex Bisgounis to the Opioid Settlement Committee
MOTION to appoint Pam Vayda, Steve Zebowski and Alex Bisgounis to the Opioid Settlement Committee, by David Reilly, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Pam Vayda, Steve Zebowski and Alex Bisgounis to the Opioid Settlement Committee, by David Reilly, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Goldrick)
Approve the Board of Health nomination of Allyson Pinkhover to the Opioid Settlement Committee
MOTION to approve the Board of Health nomination of Allyson Pinkhover to the Opioid Settlement Committee, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the Board of Health nomination of Allyson Pinkhover to the Opioid Settlement Committee, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Appoint Patty Conway as the Select Board Representative to the Opioid Settlement Committee
MOTION to appoint Patty Conway as the Select Board Representative to the Opioid Settlement Committee, by David Reilly, 2nd by William Watkins. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Patty Conway as the Select Board Representative to the Opioid Settlement Committee, by David Reilly, 2nd by William Watkins. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Watkins)
Appoint Chief Smith’s recommendation for Officer Michael Szczesny (community outreach officer) with an alternate for Matthew Gray for the Opioid Settlement Committee
MOTION to appoint Chief Smith’s recommendation for Officer Michael Szczesny (community outreach officer) with an alternate for Matthew Gray for the Opioid Settlement Committee, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Chief Smith’s recommendation for Officer Michael Szczesny (community outreach officer) with an alternate for Matthew Gray for the Opioid Settlement Committee, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Appoint Mary Donovan and Donald Austin to the Historical Commission
MOTION to appoint Mary Donovan and Donald Austin to the Historical Commission, by David Reilly, 2nd by Patty Conway. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Mary Donovan and Donald Austin to the Historical Commission, by David Reilly, 2nd by Patty Conway. Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Conway)
Accept Article 1 - Report of Town Officers
MOTION to accept Article 1 - Report of Town Officers, by Patty Conway, 2nd David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept Article 1 - Report of Town Officers, by Patty Conway, 2nd David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Accept Article 2 - Reports of Committees
MOTION to accept Article 2 - Reports of Committees, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept Article 2 - Reports of Committees, by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Accept Article 3 - Massachusetts Department of Transportation Funds Authorization (Chapter 90)
MOTION to accept Article 3 - Massachusetts Department of Transportation Funds Authorization (Chapter 90), by David Reilly, 2nd by Patty Conway. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept Article 3 - Massachusetts Department of Transportation Funds Authorization (Chapter 90), by David Reilly, 2nd by Patty Conway. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Conway)
Accept Article 4 - Authorize Public Library Use of State Aid
MOTION to accept Article 4 - Authorize Public Library Use of State Aid, by David Reilly, 2nd by Patty Conway. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept Article 4 - Authorize Public Library Use of State Aid, by David Reilly, 2nd by Patty Conway. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Conway)
Approve Article 5 - Town Budget
MOTION to approve Article 5 - Town Budget, by David Reilly, 2nd by Pamela Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Article 5 - Town Budget, by David Reilly, 2nd by Pamela Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Campanella)
Accept the annual town meeting warrant as written
MOTION to accept the annual town meeting warrant as written, by David Reilly, 2nd by Pamela Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes. Ms. Conway said she has a real issue that the Board is not presenting a proposed solution for town meeting vote
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept the annual town meeting warrant as written, by David Reilly, 2nd by Pamela Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes. Ms. Conway said she has a real issue that the Board is not presenting a proposed solution for town meeting vote.” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Campanella)
Approve the June 5th special town meeting warrant
MOTION to approve the June 5th special town meeting warrant, by Pamela Campanella, 2nd by William Watkins. Roll Call Vote: 3-2. Conway voting no, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting no.
Yes: Campanella, David Reilly, WatkinsNo: Conway, Goldrick
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the June 5th special town meeting warrant, by Pamela Campanella, 2nd by William Watkins. Roll Call Vote: 3-2. Conway voting no, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting no..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Watkins)
Adjourn to executive session per M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the…
MOTION to adjourn to executive session per M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares (International Union of Public Employees, Local #151 Town Clerical Employees) and not to return to open session, by Patricia Conway, 2nd by Pamela Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to adjourn to executive session per M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares (International Union of Public Employees, Local #151 Town Clerical Employees) and not to return to open session, by Patricia Conway, 2nd by Pamela Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
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