MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 18, 2022
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jim Hutchinson as absent.
Present: Jennifer Glass, Jonathan Dwyer
Absent: Jim Hutchinson
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Open the public hearing
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Approve the petition by National Grid of April 12, 2022, for 8 Silver Hill Rd
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the petition by National Grid of April 12, 2022, for 8 Silver Hill Rd. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the petition by National Grid of April 12, 2022, for 8 Silver Hill Rd. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Approve the petition by National Grid of April 12, 2022, for 3 Millstone Lane
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the petition by National Grid of April 12, 2022, for 3 Millstone Lane. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the petition by National Grid of April 12, 2022, for 3 Millstone Lane. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Approve the petition by National Grid of May 10, 2022, for Concord Road and Oxbow Road with conditions as recommended
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the petition by National Grid of May 10, 2022, for Concord Road and Oxbow Road with conditions as recommended. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the petition by National Grid of May 10, 2022, for Concord Road and Oxbow Road with conditions as recommended. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Support the letter of support subject to final edits and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on the Board's behalf
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to support the letter of support subject to final edits and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to support the letter of support subject to final edits and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
DISCUSSION
Release the draft of flagpole and flag policy and share it with the School Committee and the Library Trustees
Ms. Glass made a motion to release the draft of flagpole and flag policy and share it with the School Committee and the Library Trustees. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to release the draft of flagpole and flag policy and share it with the School Committee and the Library Trustees. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Dwyer)
Support Ephraim Flint as Lincoln's non-voting associate member to the HATS Committee
Ms. Glass made a motion that the Select Board support Ephraim Flint as Lincoln's non-voting associate member to the HATS Committee. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion that the Select Board support Ephraim Flint as Lincoln's non-voting associate member to the HATS Committee. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Dwyer)
ACTION ITEMS
Sign the State Primary Election Warrant on September 6, 2022
Ms. Glass made a motion to sign the State Primary Election Warrant on September 6, 2022. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to sign the State Primary Election Warrant on September 6, 2022. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Dwyer)
Approve the early voting hours as outlined in the memo from Town Clerk Valerie Fox
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the early voting hours as outlined in the memo from Town Clerk Valerie Fox. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the early voting hours as outlined in the memo from Town Clerk Valerie Fox. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Unless election law changes, that the Board authorize Police Chief Kennedy to make election staffing decisions
Mr. Dwyer made a motion that unless election law changes, that the Board authorize Police Chief Kennedy to make election staffing decisions. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion that unless election law changes, that the Board authorize Police Chief Kennedy to make election staffing decisions. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Appoint Jonathan Poisson to the position of E- 911 Dispatcher for the Lincoln Police Department
Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Jonathan Poisson to the position of E- 911 Dispatcher for the Lincoln Police Department. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Jonathan Poisson to the position of E- 911 Dispatcher for the Lincoln Police Department. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Dwyer)
Appoint John Luther to the position of Alternate Building Inspector until the end of August 2022
Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint John Luther to the position of Alternate Building Inspector until the end of August 2022. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint John Luther to the position of Alternate Building Inspector until the end of August 2022. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Dwyer)
WARRANTS
Approve the warrants of July 11, 2022
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the warrants of July 11, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the warrants of July 11, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Approve the warrants of July 19, 2022
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the warrants of July 19, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the warrants of July 19, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of March 21, 2022
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes of March 21, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes of March 21, 2022. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Glass)
Adjourn
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Dwyer, 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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