MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2022
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Held as a virtual (Zoom) meeting.
Present: Jennifer Glass, Jonathan Dwyer, Jim Hutchinson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Appoint Jennifer Glass as Chair of the Select Board
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to appoint Jennifer Glass as Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to appoint Jennifer Glass as Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Hutchinson)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Debra Daugherty to the Capital Planning Committee
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to appoint Debra Daugherty to the Capital Planning Committee. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to appoint Debra Daugherty to the Capital Planning Committee. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Hutchinson)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Call on Senator Michael Barrett to submit to the General Court on Lincoln's behalf the petition adopted under Article #31 of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Motions seeking legislative...
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to call on Senator Michael Barrett to submit to the General Court on Lincoln's behalf the petition adopted under Article #31 of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Motions seeking legislative authority to develop a local bylaw that would restrict construction projects that do not qualify as fossil fuel free. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. Mr. Hutchinson underscored that this motion shows Lincoln's strong support for Article #31. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to call on Senator Michael Barrett to submit to the General Court on Lincoln's behalf the petition adopted under Article #31 of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Motions seeking legislative authority to develop a local bylaw that would restrict construction projects that do not qualify as fossil fuel free. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. Mr. Hutchinson underscored that this motion shows Lincoln's strong support for Article #31. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Dwyer)
Sign and submit the letter to the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs on the Board's behalf
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign and submit the letter to the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs on the Board's behalf. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign and submit the letter to the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs on the Board's behalf. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Dwyer)
ACTION ITEMS
Promote Ryan Brown to the position of Land Manager
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to promote Ryan Brown to the position of Land Manager. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to promote Ryan Brown to the position of Land Manager. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Dwyer)
WARRANTS
Approve the warrant dated April 19, 2022
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the warrant dated April 19, 2022. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the warrant dated April 19, 2022. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes dated January 31, 2022
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 31, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstains.
Yes: Dwyer, GlassAbstained: Hutchinson
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 31, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstains..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Approve the minutes dated February 28, 2022
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 28, 2022. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstains.
Yes: Dwyer, GlassAbstained: Hutchinson
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 28, 2022. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstains..” (Motion: Glass, second: Dwyer)
Approve the minutes dated March 7, 2022
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 7, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstains.
Yes: Dwyer, GlassAbstained: Hutchinson
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 7, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstains..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Adjourn the open session and enter executive session, not to return to open session, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, c. 30A, s. 21 (a), Exemption #3 for the purpose of conducting...
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn the open session and enter executive session, not to return to open session, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, c. 30A, s. 21 (a), Exemption #3 for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in connection with collective bargaining. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn the open session and enter executive session, not to return to open session, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, c. 30A, s. 21 (a), Exemption #3 for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in connection with collective bargaining. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Dwyer)
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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