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May 12, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer Glass, Kim Bodnar, Jim Hutchinson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enter into executive session with the intention to return to open session in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) Exemption # 1 to discuss complaints or charges...
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to enter into executive session with the intention to return to open session in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) Exemption # 1 to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public employee. 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 enter into executive session with the intention to return to open session in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) Exemption # 1 to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public employee. 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 Lt. Wentworth to the position of Acting Chief of Police
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to appoint Lt. Wentworth to the position of Acting Chief of Police. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. Mr. Higgins added that he knew that they individually have worked with the lieutenant over the years. He's been a long-time member of the leadership team at the Department. He's worked with Jon individually on a number of different matters and has full confidence that he has the ability to tend to the needs of the people of the department through this tough period, and to make sure that the Department is effectively run for the next several months while we wait for the outcome of the legal process. 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 Lt. Wentworth to the position of Acting Chief of Police. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. Mr. Higgins added that he knew that they individually have worked with the lieutenant over the years. He's been a long-time member of the leadership team at the Department. He's worked with Jon individually on a number of different matters and has full confidence that he has the ability to tend to the needs of the people of the department through this tough period, and to make sure that the Department is effectively run for the next several months while we wait for the outcome of the legal process. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
APPOINTMENTS
Authorize Mr. Higgins to work with Mr. Wolf in drafting a support letter, which they will review at a future meeting
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to authorize Mr. Higgins to work with Mr. Wolf in drafting a support letter, which they will review at a future meeting. 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 authorize Mr. Higgins to work with Mr. Wolf in drafting a support letter, which they will review at a future meeting. 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)
DISCUSSION
Open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting and established a May 27th deadline for citizens' petitions
The board voted to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting and established a May 27th deadline for citizens' petitions.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The board voted to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting and established a May 27th deadline for citizens' petitions..”
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the consent list of action items which include a road closure plan for the June 21st Kids Triathlon; the April 28, 2025, meeting minutes as amended; and the warrants for May 12, 2025
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the consent list of action items which include a road closure plan for the June 21st Kids Triathlon; the April 28, 2025, meeting minutes as amended; and the warrants for May 12, 2025. 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 consent list of action items which include a road closure plan for the June 21st Kids Triathlon; the April 28, 2025, meeting minutes as amended; and the warrants for May 12, 2025. 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)
Approve the Lincoln-Sudbury Excess & Deficiency fund transfer as presented
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the Lincoln-Sudbury Excess & Deficiency fund transfer 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. Bodnar made a motion to approve the Lincoln-Sudbury Excess & Deficiency fund transfer 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: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Reaffirm the proclamation
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to reaffirm the proclamation. 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 reaffirm the proclamation. 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)
Adjourn
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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)
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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