MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 27, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 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
APPOINTMENTS
Approve Verizon's grant of location petition to install small cell antennae and related equipment at the specific locations on Trapelo Road, Weston Road and Sandy Pond Road, as outlined in its...
Mr. Craig made a motion that the Board vote to approve Verizon's grant of location petition to install small cell antennae and related equipment at the specific locations on Trapelo Road, Weston Road and Sandy Pond Road, as outlined in its application dated July 14, 2021, and in accordance with the Town of Lincoln's small cell regulation and state and federal laws and regulations. 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 that the Board vote to approve Verizon's grant of location petition to install small cell antennae and related equipment at the specific locations on Trapelo Road, Weston Road and Sandy Pond Road, as outlined in its application dated July 14, 2021, and in accordance with the Town of Lincoln's small cell regulation and state and federal laws and regulations. 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)
Appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected seat on the Housing Commission, and that he will serve in this appointed capacity until the time of the March Annual election
Ms. Drew made a motion to appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected seat on the Housing Commission, and that he will serve in this appointed capacity until the time of the March Annual election. Ms. Benalfew seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Vander Muellen: Aye; Benalfew: Aye; Gorman: Aye; Drew: Aye; Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
Joint vote with members of another board at a joint session; the roll call also names Benalfew, Drew, Gorman and Muellen. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Drew, who is not a Select Board member. It was seconded by Ms. Benalfew, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Drew made a motion to appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected seat on the Housing Commission, and that he will serve in this appointed capacity until the time of the March Annual election. Ms. Benalfew seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Vander Muellen: Aye; Benalfew: Aye; Gorman: Aye; Drew: Aye; Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..”
Open the public hearing regarding the Liquor License transfer from Lincoln Station Partners, LLC to The Tack Room, Inc
Ms. Glass made a motion to open the public hearing regarding the Liquor License transfer from Lincoln Station Partners, LLC to The Tack Room, Inc. 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 open the public hearing regarding the Liquor License transfer from Lincoln Station Partners, LLC to The Tack Room, Inc. 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)
Close the public hearing regarding the Liquor License transfer from Lincoln Station Partners, LLC to The Tack Room, Inc
Mr. Craig made a motion to close the public hearing regarding the Liquor License transfer from Lincoln Station Partners, LLC to The Tack Room, Inc. 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 close the public hearing regarding the Liquor License transfer from Lincoln Station Partners, LLC to The Tack Room, Inc. 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)
Approve the transfer of the all-alcohol beverages license currently held by Lincoln Station Partners, Inc. (dba: Real) to The Tack Room, Inc. (dba: The Tack Room)
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the transfer of the all-alcohol beverages license currently held by Lincoln Station Partners, Inc. (dba: Real) to The Tack Room, Inc. (dba: The Tack Room). 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 transfer of the all-alcohol beverages license currently held by Lincoln Station Partners, Inc. (dba: Real) to The Tack Room, Inc. (dba: The Tack Room). 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)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Approve the formation and charge (including membership) of the ARPA Working Group and appoint Ms. Glass as the Select Board's representative to the group
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the formation and charge (including membership) of the ARPA Working Group and appoint Ms. Glass as the Select Board's representative to the group. 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 formation and charge (including membership) of the ARPA Working Group and appoint Ms. Glass as the Select Board's representative to the group. 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)
ACTION ITEMS
Appoint Chris Burns to the Capital Planning Committee
Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Chris Burns to the Capital Planning Committee. 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 appoint Chris Burns to the Capital Planning Committee. 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)
Appoint Barbara O'Neil and Deborah Page to the Lincoln Cultural Council
Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Barbara O'Neil and Deborah Page to the Lincoln Cultural Council. 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 Barbara O'Neil and Deborah Page to the Lincoln Cultural Council. 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)
Approve the closure of Lincoln Road for the Scare Crow Classic Road Race
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the closure of Lincoln Road for the Scare Crow Classic Road Race. 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 closure of Lincoln Road for the Scare Crow Classic Road Race. 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)
WARRANTS
Approve the warrants dated September 20, 2021
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the warrants dated September 20, 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 warrants dated September 20, 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)
MINUTES
Adjourn
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)
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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