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February 24, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brynna Donahue, Maureen Candito, Brian Day, Lorraine Carboni
Absent: Lia Fabian
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Candito)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 as amended.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, DayAbstained: Donahue
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 as amended. Three (3) in favor; one (1) abstention (Member Donahue)..” (Motion: Day, second: Candito)
Appoint Emiliann Melo as a Sergeant in the Lakeville Police Department for a probationary period through February 24, 2026 with a term to expire July 31, 2028
To appoint Emiliann Melo as a Sergeant in the Lakeville Police Department for a probationary period through February 24, 2026 with a term to expire July 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Emiliann Melo as a Sergeant in the Lakeville Police Department for a probationary period through February 24, 2026 with a term to expire July 31, 2028. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Appoint Maureen Candito as one (1) of the Select Board representatives to the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee for a term to expire July 31, 2025
To appoint Maureen Candito as one (1) of the Select Board representatives to the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee for a term to expire July 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To appoint Maureen Candito as one (1) of the Select Board representatives to the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee for a term to expire July 31, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Donahue)
Approve the charge as amended for the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee
To approve the charge as amended for the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Donahue and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To approve the charge as amended for the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Donahue, second: Day)
Approve the Purchasing Card Policy and Usage Agreement with an implementation date of July 1, 2025
To approve the Purchasing Card Policy and Usage Agreement with an implementation date of July 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To approve the Purchasing Card Policy and Usage Agreement with an implementation date of July 1, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Donahue)
Approve the Procurement Policy and Procedures and Guidelines for Departments, Boards and Committees as amended
To approve the Procurement Policy and Procedures and Guidelines for Departments, Boards and Committees as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To approve the Procurement Policy and Procedures and Guidelines for Departments, Boards and Committees as amended. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Candito)
Approve the application for the Cranberry Trifest for August 24, 2025 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
To approve the application for the Cranberry Trifest for August 24, 2025 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To approve the application for the Cranberry Trifest for August 24, 2025 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Donahue)
Approve the application for the Public Way License application for the Patriot Half Triathlon for June 14, 2025 for 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
To approve the application for the Public Way License application for the Patriot Half Triathlon for June 14, 2025 for 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Donahue and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To approve the application for the Public Way License application for the Patriot Half Triathlon for June 14, 2025 for 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Donahue, second: Candito)
Accept the resignation of Britney Lepore from the Community Preservation Committee immediately
To accept the resignation of Britney Lepore from the Community Preservation Committee immediately.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To accept the resignation of Britney Lepore from the Community Preservation Committee immediately. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Donahue)
Approve the revised timeline for the Annual Town Meeting Schedule
To approve the revised timeline for the Annual Town Meeting Schedule.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To approve the revised timeline for the Annual Town Meeting Schedule. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Dispatchers' Union and pursuant to G.L. C. 30a, S. 21(a)(3) to...
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Dispatchers' Union and pursuant to G.L. C. 30a, S. 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Police Chief, and pursuant to G.L c.30A Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body 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; and Twisted Growers and not to return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Dispatchers' Union and pursuant to G.L. C. 30a, S. 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Police Chief, and pursuant to G.L c.30A Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body 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; and Twisted Growers and not to return to Open Session. Roll call vote: Member Donahue - aye; Member Candito - aye; Member Day - aye and Chair Carboni - aye..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
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