MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer Glass, Kim Bodnar, Jim Hutchinson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jim Hutchinson took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
NEW CHAIR VOTE
Appoint Jennifer Glass as the next chair of the Lincoln Select Board
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Jennifer Glass as the next chair of the Lincoln Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. 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 appoint Jennifer Glass as the next chair of the Lincoln Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchinson. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye.” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve holding a Special Town Meeting on June 25, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve holding a Special Town Meeting on June 25, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM. 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
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve holding a Special Town Meeting on June 25, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM. 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: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Authorize Town Administrator Tim Higgins to sign any and all contracts and agreements related to Landfill Solar Project with the caveat that with regard to the major contracts, he will bring them...
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion that the Select Board authorize Town Administrator Tim Higgins to sign any and all contracts and agreements related to Landfill Solar Project with the caveat that with regard to the major contracts, he will bring them back to the board. 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
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion that the Select Board authorize Town Administrator Tim Higgins to sign any and all contracts and agreements related to Landfill Solar Project with the caveat that with regard to the major contracts, he will bring them back to the board. 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: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the slate of board and committee reappointments as presented
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the slate of board and committee reappointments as presented. 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
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the slate of board and committee reappointments as presented. 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: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Appoint Anne Sobel, Scott Rodman, Lara Sullivan, and Laurie Gray to the Green Energy Committee
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Anne Sobel, Scott Rodman, Lara Sullivan, and Laurie Gray to the Green Energy Committee. 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 appoint Anne Sobel, Scott Rodman, Lara Sullivan, and Laurie Gray to the Green Energy Committee. 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)
Appoint Roshan Kharabanda to the Parks & Recreation Committee
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Roshan Kharabanda to the Parks & Recreation Committee. 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 appoint Roshan Kharabanda to the Parks & Recreation Committee. 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)
Sign the warrants dated April 14, 2025
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the warrants dated April 14, 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 April 14, 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 of March 24, 2025, as presented
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the minutes of March 24, 2025, 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 approve the minutes of March 24, 2025, 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)
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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