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Lakeville Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

December 16, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Maureen Candito, Lorraine Carboni, Paul Hunt, Chris Plonka

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the 11/25/25 minutes as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 11/25/25 minutes as amended.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the 11/25/25 minutes as amended. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the following positions to be placed on April 6, 2026, Annual Town Meeting Election Warrant, as detailed in the memorandum from the Town Clerk

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the following positions to be placed on April 6, 2026, Annual Town Meeting Election Warrant, as detailed in the memorandum from the Town Clerk.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the following positions to be placed on April 6, 2026, Annual Town Meeting Election Warrant, as detailed in the memorandum from the Town Clerk. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

That the Select Board, acting as the Local License Authority, extend the last call hours on New Year's Eve for restaurants with liquor licenses until 1:30 AM with all patrons out by 2:00 AM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Select Board, acting as the Local License Authority, extend the last call hours on New Year's Eve for restaurants with liquor licenses until 1:30 AM with all patrons out by 2:00 AM.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: That the Select Board, acting as the Local License Authority, extend the last call hours on New Year's Eve for restaurants with liquor licenses until 1:30 AM with all patrons out by 2:00 AM. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Table This Item

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To Table This Item.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To Table This Item. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Stephanie Crampton to the role of Town Planner, with a starting salary of $89,500, three weeks' vacation and a probationary period of six (6) months

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Stephanie Crampton to the role of Town Planner, with a starting salary of $89,500, three weeks' vacation and a probationary period of six (6) months.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Stephanie Crampton to the role of Town Planner, with a starting salary of $89,500, three weeks' vacation and a probationary period of six (6) months. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Paula Burdick to the role of Treasurer/Collector, with a salary of $85,000, three weeks' vacation and a probationary period of six (6) months

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Paula Burdick to the role of Treasurer/Collector, with a salary of $85,000, three weeks' vacation and a probationary period of six (6) months.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Paula Burdick to the role of Treasurer/Collector, with a salary of $85,000, three weeks' vacation and a probationary period of six (6) months. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Earth Removal Fees and Permit Application as Presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Earth Removal Fees and Permit Application as Presented.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: to approve the Earth Removal Fees and Permit Application as Presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

At 6:26 PM that pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (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...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

At 6:26 PM that pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (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 does and not return to Open Session.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: At 6:26 PM that pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (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 does and not return to Open Session. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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