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January 27, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Lia Fabian, Maureen Candito, Brynna Donahue, Lorraine Carboni
Absent: Brian Day
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Fabian)
Appoint John Hutchinson as a Police Officer/Constable effective January 27, 2025 for a probationary period of one (1) year
To appoint John Hutchinson as a Police Officer/Constable effective January 27, 2025 for a probationary period of one (1) year.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To appoint John Hutchinson as a Police Officer/Constable effective January 27, 2025 for a probationary period of one (1) year. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Candito)
Adopt Chapter 467, Acts of 2008, "An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Emergency Medical Technicians," Paragraph (g) of subdivision (2) of section 3 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts...
To adopt Chapter 467, Acts of 2008, "An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Emergency Medical Technicians," Paragraph (g) of subdivision (2) of section 3 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition amended and approved January 9, 2009.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To adopt Chapter 467, Acts of 2008, "An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Emergency Medical Technicians," Paragraph (g) of subdivision (2) of section 3 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition amended and approved January 9, 2009. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Candito)
Add a two-year unexpired term for one (1) Park Commissioner to the previously approved available positions for the Annual Election
To add a two-year unexpired term for one (1) Park Commissioner to the previously approved available positions for the Annual Election.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Carboni and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To add a two-year unexpired term for one (1) Park Commissioner to the previously approved available positions for the Annual Election. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Candito)
Recess the meeting until the 6:30 PM hearing
To recess the meeting until the 6:30 PM hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To recess the meeting until the 6:30 PM hearing. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Candito)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To close the hearing. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Candito)
Re-appoint Kenneth Upham, Sr. as a Constable for civil process only for a term to expire January 18, 2026
To re-appoint Kenneth Upham, Sr. as a Constable for civil process only for a term to expire January 18, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To re-appoint Kenneth Upham, Sr. as a Constable for civil process only for a term to expire January 18, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Fabian)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Educators' Association of Freetown/Lakeville, if an open meeting may...
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Educators' Association of Freetown/Lakeville, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and the Chair so declares and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Bountiful Farms; Jushi; Northeast Alternatives; Bud's Goods; Twisted Growers and Alan Strauss Demand Letter and not to return to Open Session.
The roll call lists Lia Fabian twice ("Member Fabian" and "Chair Fabian") and does not list Chair Carboni. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Educators' Association of Freetown/Lakeville, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and the Chair so declares and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Bountiful Farms; Jushi; Northeast Alternatives; Bud's Goods; Twisted Growers and Alan Strauss Demand Letter and not to return to Open Session. Roll call vote: Member Fabian - aye; Member Donahue - aye; Member Candito - aye; and Chair Fabian - aye..” (Motion: Candito, second: Fabian)
From the Lakeville Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Nemasket Week (Lorraine Carboni, Chris Plonka, Lia Fabian and Kristen Howard, April 2026; Paul Hunt, April 2025). Former members show initials.
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