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April 14, 2025
32 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Includes a joint meeting with the Town Moderator and Lakeville's Regional School Committee members to fill an Old Colony school committee seat. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown for those joint votes.
Present: Maureen Candito, Lorraine Carboni, Brian Day, Paul Hunt, Chris Plonka
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025 as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025 as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025 as amended. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Day)
Reappoint Robert Marshall to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee for a term to expire May 1, 2028
To reappoint Robert Marshall to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee for a term to expire May 1, 2028.
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 8 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Mr. Sylvia, it was: VOTED: To reappoint Robert Marshall to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee for a term to expire May 1, 2028. Roll call vote: Ms. Ing - aye; Ms. Richards - aye; Mr. Sylvia - aye; Member Hunt - aye; Member Plonka - aye; Chair Candito - aye; Member Carboni - aye; and Member Day - aye..” (Motion: Carboni)
Adjourn the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee Appointing Committee at 6:23 PM
To adjourn the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee Appointing Committee at 6:23 PM.
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 8 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Mr. Sylvia, it was: VOTED: To adjourn the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee Appointing Committee at 6:23 PM. Roll call vote: Ms. Ing - aye; Ms. Richards - aye; Mr. Sylvia - aye; Member Hunt - aye; Member Plonka - aye; Chair Candito - aye; Member Carboni - aye; and Member Day - aye..” (Motion: Carboni)
Appoint Member Plonka as Veterans Services Officer for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Member Plonka as Veterans Services Officer for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka as Veterans Services Officer for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Appoint Member Hunt as Parking Clerk for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Member Hunt as Parking Clerk for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Hunt as Parking Clerk for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Carboni)
Appoint Member Plonka as School Department Liaison for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Member Plonka as School Department Liaison for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Chair Candito, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka as School Department Liaison for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Candito)
Appoint Member Hunt as Park Liaison for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Member Hunt as Park Liaison for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Hunt as Park Liaison for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Appoint Member Plonka as Regional Finance Committee Member for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Member Plonka as Regional Finance Committee Member for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka as Regional Finance Committee Member for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Hunt)
Appoint Chair Candito for Town Union Negotiations for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Chair Candito for Town Union Negotiations for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Chair Candito for Town Union Negotiations for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Day)
Appoint Member Plonka for School Union Negotiations for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Member Plonka for School Union Negotiations for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka for School Union Negotiations for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Carboni)
Appoint Brian Day to the Capital Expenditures Committee for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Brian Day to the Capital Expenditures Committee for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Chair Candito, it was: VOTED: To appoint Brian Day to the Capital Expenditures Committee for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Candito)
Appoint Lorraine Carboni to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Lorraine Carboni to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Lorraine Carboni to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Appoint Member Plonka to the Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Member Plonka to the Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Chair Candito, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka to the Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Candito)
Appoint Member Carboni to the Energy Advisory Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Member Carboni to the Energy Advisory Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Carboni to the Energy Advisory Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Appoint Member Carboni to the Fire Station Building Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Member Carboni to the Fire Station Building Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Carboni to the Fire Station Building Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Plonka)
Appoint Member Day to Town Hall Building Reuse Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Member Day to Town Hall Building Reuse Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Chair Candito, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Day to Town Hall Building Reuse Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Candito)
Appoint Chair Candito to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a term to expire April 6, 2026
To appoint Chair Candito to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To appoint Chair Candito to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a term to expire April 6, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Plonka)
Appoint Member Carboni as the Council on Aging Liaison for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Member Carboni as the Council on Aging Liaison for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Carboni as the Council on Aging Liaison for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Appoint Member Plonka to the Select Board Policy Subcommittee
To appoint Member Plonka to the Select Board Policy Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka to the Select Board Policy Subcommittee. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Lorraine Carboni to the SRPEDD Commission for a term to expire June 1, 2026
To appoint Lorraine Carboni to the SRPEDD Commission for a term to expire June 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To appoint Lorraine Carboni to the SRPEDD Commission for a term to expire June 1, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Day)
Send the following articles to Town Counsel for review to be placed on the Special Town Meeting: Articles #1 and #2 and Annual Town Meeting Warrant: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15...
To send the following articles to Town Counsel for review to be placed on the Special Town Meeting: Articles #1 and #2 and Annual Town Meeting Warrant: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To send the following articles to Town Counsel for review to be placed on the Special Town Meeting: Articles #1 and #2 and Annual Town Meeting Warrant: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Carboni)
Revise the membership of the Economic Development Committee to a Select Board member; a Planning Board member/designee and 3 at large members with 2 associate members
To revise the membership of the Economic Development Committee to a Select Board member; a Planning Board member/designee and 3 at large members with 2 associate members
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To revise the membership of the Economic Development Committee to a Select Board member; a Planning Board member/designee and 3 at large members with 2 associate members Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Plonka)
Appoint Kristen Howard and Laurie Driscoll to serve as at large members on the Economic Development Committee for terms to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Kristen Howard and Laurie Driscoll to serve as at large members on the Economic Development Committee for terms to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Kristen Howard and Laurie Driscoll to serve as at large members on the Economic Development Committee for terms to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
I move that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out a portion of Harrison Avenue as a public way in the location shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan of Land for Harrison Avenue (222' from...
I move that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out a portion of Harrison Avenue as a public way in the location shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan of Land for Harrison Avenue (222' from Rhode Island Road Town of Lakeville Massachusetts," dated February 24, 2025, prepared by Dawood, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board with direction to provide a report on such layout to the Select Board as soon as possible, pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: I move that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out a portion of Harrison Avenue as a public way in the location shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan of Land for Harrison Avenue (222' from Rhode Island Road Town of Lakeville Massachusetts," dated February 24, 2025, prepared by Dawood, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board with direction to provide a report on such layout to the Select Board as soon as possible, pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Carboni)
Approve the Dancing on Weekdays Permit and Public Entertainment on Sundays License for Red Hand Brewing located at 348 Bedford Street to expire on December 31, 2025
To approve the Dancing on Weekdays Permit and Public Entertainment on Sundays License for Red Hand Brewing located at 348 Bedford Street to expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To approve the Dancing on Weekdays Permit and Public Entertainment on Sundays License for Red Hand Brewing located at 348 Bedford Street to expire on December 31, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Day)
Table this to April 28th and the Chair will work with Town Staff and come back to the Board
To table this to April 28th and the Chair will work with Town Staff and come back to the Board.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To table this to April 28th and the Chair will work with Town Staff and come back to the Board. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Carboni)
Table this item until May 5, 2025
To table this item until May 5, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Day, it was: VOTED: To table this item until May 5, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Day)
Reappoint David Frates as Animal Control Officer/Constable and Lisa Podielsky, Darcy Lee and Ronnie Frates as Assistant Animal Control Officers for terms to expire April 30, 2026
To reappoint David Frates as Animal Control Officer/Constable and Lisa Podielsky, Darcy Lee and Ronnie Frates as Assistant Animal Control Officers for terms to expire April 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To reappoint David Frates as Animal Control Officer/Constable and Lisa Podielsky, Darcy Lee and Ronnie Frates as Assistant Animal Control Officers for terms to expire April 30, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Reappoint Christine Boone as Veterans Agent/Graves Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2026
To reappoint Christine Boone as Veterans Agent/Graves Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To reappoint Christine Boone as Veterans Agent/Graves Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Hunt)
Approve the Select Board Policy on Utilization of Town Counsel to take effect immediately
To approve the Select Board Policy on Utilization of Town Counsel to take effect immediately.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, Hunt, PlonkaNo: Day
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Policy on Utilization of Town Counsel to take effect immediately. Four (4) in favor with Member Day voting against..” (Motion: Candito, second: Carboni)
Approve the Taunton Water allocation for 10 Harding Street for 6,000 gallons of water per day, including the wording "upon data receipt of actual water use, change of building use or any other...
To approve the Taunton Water allocation for 10 Harding Street for 6,000 gallons of water per day, including the wording "upon data receipt of actual water use, change of building use or any other qualifying event, the Select Board reserves the right to modify or rescind this vote".
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Taunton Water allocation for 10 Harding Street for 6,000 gallons of water per day, including the wording "upon data receipt of actual water use, change of building use or any other qualifying event, the Select Board reserves the right to modify or rescind this vote". Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Hunt)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting at 9:22 PM
To adjourn the Select Board meeting at 9:22 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Day and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting at 9:22 PM. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Day, second: Carboni)
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