MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2025
12 recorded votes, 3 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) exemption #6 to consider...
Mr. Hutchinson 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) 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
“Mr. Hutchinson 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) 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: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
APPOINTMENTS
Amend the charge of the Green Energy Committee as presented
Ms. Glass made a motion to amend the charge of the Green Energy Committee as presented. 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 amend the charge of the Green Energy Committee as presented. 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)
Submit the mass save grant application and the Board's letter of support as outlined
Ms. Hutchinson made a motion to submit the mass save grant application and the Board's letter of support as outlined. 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 write “Ms. Hutchinson”; Jim Hutchinson is the only Hutchinson on the board.
From the minutes
“Ms. Hutchinson made a motion to submit the mass save grant application and the Board's letter of support as outlined. 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)
Table the two projects
Ms. Glass made a motion to table the two projects. Ms. Bodnar 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 table the two projects. Ms. Bodnar 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: Bodnar)
DISCUSSION
Close the warrant for the March 29, 2025, annual town meeting
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to close the warrant for the March 29, 2025, annual town meeting. 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 close the warrant for the March 29, 2025, annual town meeting. 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)
Approve the annual report subject to consultation with Town Counsel
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the annual report subject to consultation with Town Counsel. 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 approve the annual report subject to consultation with Town Counsel. 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)
Approve the newsletter pending any copy edits
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the newsletter pending any copy edits. 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 approve the newsletter pending any copy edits. 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
Sign the warrants dated February 3rd of 2025
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the warrants dated February 3rd of 2025. 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 February 3rd of 2025. 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)
Approve the minutes dated December 2, 2024
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 2, 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 approve the minutes dated December 2, 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)
Approve the minutes dated December 16, 2024
Ms. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 16, 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.
The minutes write “Ms. Hutchinson”; Jim Hutchinson is the only Hutchinson on the board.
From the minutes
“Ms. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 16, 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)
Approve the minutes dated January 6, 2025
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 6, 2025. 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 name Jennifer Glass as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 6, 2025. 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: Glass)
Adjourn
Ms. Glass 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. Glass 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: Glass, 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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