MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kim Bodnar, Jennifer Glass, Jim Hutchinson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jim Hutchinson took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session with the intention of returning to Open session at the end of the executive session in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, c. 30A, s. 21 (a) "to approve minutes from...
Ms. Bodnar moved, that the Board enter Executive Session with the intention of returning to Open session at the end of the executive session in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, c. 30A, s. 21 (a) "to approve minutes from a previous executive session meeting that was convened under exemption #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property." The motion was seconded by Ms. Glass. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar moved, that the Board enter Executive Session with the intention of returning to Open session at the end of the executive session in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, c. 30A, s. 21 (a) "to approve minutes from a previous executive session meeting that was convened under exemption #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property." The motion was seconded by Ms. Glass. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
APPOINTMENTS
Open the public hearing
Ms. Glass moved to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass moved to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Glass moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
Approve the Eversource request for a grant of location for the project at the landfill
Ms. Glass moved to approve the Eversource request for a grant of location for the project at the landfill. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass moved to approve the Eversource request for a grant of location for the project at the landfill. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the Board, with Ms. Bodnar, Ms. Glass, and Mr. Hutchinson each voting aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
DISCUSSION
Create the Women (positively) Impacting Lincoln Lives, or the WILL subcommittee
Ms. Glass made a motion to create the Women (positively) Impacting Lincoln Lives, or the WILL subcommittee. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to create the Women (positively) Impacting Lincoln Lives, or the WILL subcommittee. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
Approve the Liquor License, Common Victualler's License, and Entertainment License applications for calendar year 2025
Mr. Hutchinson made a approve the Liquor License, Common Victualler's License, and Entertainment License applications for the calendar year 2025 as outlined in the memo submitted to the Board by Ms. Elder. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
The minutes say “Mr. Hutchinson made a approve” (the word “motion” is missing).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a approve the Liquor License, Common Victualler's License, and Entertainment License applications for the calendar year 2025 as outlined in the memo submitted to the Board by Ms. Elder. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
ACTION ITEMS
Appoint Joseph Machado to the position of Call Firefighter
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to appoint Joseph Machado to the position of Call Firefighter. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to appoint Joseph Machado to the position of Call Firefighter. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
Sign the warrants dated December 23rd of 2024
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the warrants dated December 23rd of 2024. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the warrants dated December 23rd of 2024. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
Adjourn
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
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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