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October 6, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen, Vineeta Kumar
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Report Committee: Asiya Karim
Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented..”
Amendment to §192 Traffic Rules and Orders: Sylvia Street Traffic Restriction
Approve the amendment to Chapter 192-62, Certain Turns Prohibited, Schedule 6 Prohibited Turns, to restrict turns from Massachusetts Avenue onto Sylvia Street, prohibiting right turns eastbound...
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the amendment to Chapter 192-62, Certain Turns Prohibited, Schedule 6 Prohibited Turns, to restrict turns from Massachusetts Avenue onto Sylvia Street, prohibiting right turns eastbound and left turns westbound between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday, year-round.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the amendment to Chapter 192-62, Certain Turns Prohibited, Schedule 6 Prohibited Turns, to restrict turns from Massachusetts Avenue onto Sylvia Street, prohibiting right turns eastbound and left turns westbound between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday, year-round..”
Accept: Cedar Street Sidewalk Easements
Accept the easements over 67 Cedar Street and 75 Cedar Street substantially in the form presented, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in his reasonable discretion in consultation...
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the easements over 67 Cedar Street and 75 Cedar Street substantially in the form presented, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in his reasonable discretion in consultation with Town Counsel; and to authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Board that are reasonably necessary in his judgment to complete and effectuate the acceptance of the easements.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the easements over 67 Cedar Street and 75 Cedar Street substantially in the form presented, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in his reasonable discretion in consultation with Town Counsel; and to authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Board that are reasonably necessary in his judgment to complete and effectuate the acceptance of the easements..”
Update: Council on Aging Proposed Committee Charge Amendments
Accept changes to the Council on Aging committee charge as presented
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept changes to the Council on Aging committee charge as presented.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept changes to the Council on Aging committee charge as presented..”
4, Discussion: 2026 Patriots' Day Celebration Dates
Authorize 2026 Patriots' Day events to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, instead of Monday, April 20, 2026
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize 2026 Patriots' Day events to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, instead of Monday, April 20, 2026.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize 2026 Patriots' Day events to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, instead of Monday, April 20, 2026..”
97 Discussion
Approve and sign Town Meeting 2025-2 Warrant including Article 9 wording, as presented by Town Counsel and discussed, subject to any scrivener's errors, Counsel amendments, or others by...
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign Town Meeting 2025-2 Warrant including Article 9 wording, as presented by Town Counsel and discussed, subject to any scrivener's errors, Counsel amendments, or others by management, as necessary within non-substantive changes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign Town Meeting 2025-2 Warrant including Article 9 wording, as presented by Town Counsel and discussed, subject to any scrivener's errors, Counsel amendments, or others by management, as necessary within non-substantive changes..”
Call the Special Election for December 8, 2025
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to call the Special Election for December 8, 2025.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to call the Special Election for December 8, 2025..”
Approve and sign the Special Election Warrant and authorize staff to make non-substantive edits as necessary or as recommended by Town Counsel or Bond Counsel
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Special Election Warrant and authorize staff to make non-substantive edits as necessary or as recommended by Town Counsel or Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Special Election Warrant and authorize staff to make non-substantive edits as necessary or as recommended by Town Counsel or Bond Counsel..”
Board Discussion: Recommendation to Consider Removal of a Tree Committee Member
That, based on an independent investigator's conclusion that Gerald Paul violated the Guidelines for Civil Discourse, which stemmed from an investigation to review concerns and complaints that had...
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 that, based on an independent investigator's conclusion that Gerald Paul violated the Guidelines for Civil Discourse, which stemmed from an investigation to review concerns and complaints that had been filed regarding Mr. Paul's conduct as a member of the Tree Committee and his treatment of Town staff, the Select Board
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 that, based on an independent investigator's conclusion that Gerald Paul violated the Guidelines for Civil Discourse, which stemmed from an investigation to review concerns and complaints that had been filed regarding Mr. Paul's conduct as a member of the Tree Committee and his treatment of Town staff, the Select Board.”
Remove Mr. Gerry Paul from the Tree Committee, effective immediately
Voted 5-0 to remove Mr. Gerry Paul from the Tree Committee, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“voted 5-0 to remove Mr. Gerry Paul from the Tree Committee, effective immediately..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:19p.m.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:19p.m..”
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