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Lincoln Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 13, 2021

18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Held as a virtual (Zoom) meeting.

Present: Jonathan Dwyer, Jennifer Glass, James Craig

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Accept the 1.37 shift to the commercial tax base for FY2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to accept the 1.37 shift to the commercial tax base for FY2022. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to accept the 1.37 shift to the commercial tax base for FY2022. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

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

Not adopt the residential exemption for FY2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to not adopt the residential exemption for FY2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to not adopt the residential exemption for FY2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

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

Not adopt the open space discount for FY2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to not adopt the open space discount for FY2022. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to not adopt the open space discount for FY2022. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

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

Not adopt the small commercial exemption for FY2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to not adopt the small commercial exemption for FY2022. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to not adopt the small commercial exemption for FY2022. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

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

DISCUSSION

Approve the Select Board newsletter as amended

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the Select Board newsletter as amended. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the Select Board newsletter as amended. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

ACTION ITEMS

Appoint Colin McGowan as a call firefighter for the Town of Lincoln

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Colin McGowan as a call firefighter for the Town of Lincoln. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Colin McGowan as a call firefighter for the Town of Lincoln. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Emergency Assistance Appeal Letter

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the Annual Emergency Assistance Appeal Letter. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the Annual Emergency Assistance Appeal Letter. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Appoint Evan Gorman to replace Keith Gilbert on the Housing Trust

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Evan Gorman to replace Keith Gilbert on the Housing Trust. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Evan Gorman to replace Keith Gilbert on the Housing Trust. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept Community Builder's donation of $21,350

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to accept Community Builder's donation of $21,350. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to accept Community Builder's donation of $21,350. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

WARRANTS

Approve the warrants dated September 6, 2021

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the warrants dated September 6, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the warrants dated September 6, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

MINUTES

Approve the minutes of April 26, 2021

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of April 26, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of April 26, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of May 10, 2021

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of May 10, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of May 10, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of May 24, 2021

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of May 24, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of May 24, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of June 7, 2021

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of June 7, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of June 7, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of June 21, 2021

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of June 21, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of June 21, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of July 12, 2021

Minutes, page 13

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of July 12, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of July 12, 2021. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of August 12, 2021

Minutes, page 13

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of August 12, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of August 12, 2021. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Craig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Craig made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Craig made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Glass)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

From the Lincoln Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kim Bodnar from The Lincoln Squirrel’s candidate photo (March 2023); Jim Hutchinson and Jennifer Glass cropped from a captioned group photo in The Lincoln Squirrel (“Board accepts $1.35 million in donations for community center,” May 2026).

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