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December 8, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Ms. Glass made a motion to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion, which was approved by roll call vote: Bodnar, aye; Glass, aye; Hutchinson, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion, which was approved by roll call vote: Bodnar, aye; Glass, aye; Hutchinson, aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
APPOINTMENTS
Close the public hearing
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Approve AT&T's application for a small cell wireless communications facility on replacement pole #17 at the intersection of South Great Road and Tower Road, in accordance with the Town's Small...
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve AT&T's application for a small cell wireless communications facility on replacement pole #17 at the intersection of South Great Road and Tower Road, in accordance with the Town's Small Cell Policy and conditions outlined in the third-party RF review. 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 AT&T's application for a small cell wireless communications facility on replacement pole #17 at the intersection of South Great Road and Tower Road, in accordance with the Town's Small Cell Policy and conditions outlined in the third-party RF review. 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)
DISCUSSION
Authorize the issuance of the bonds as described by bond counsel and as set forth in the bond sale documentation
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize the issuance of the bonds as described by bond counsel and as set forth in the bond sale documentation. 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 authorize the issuance of the bonds as described by bond counsel and as set forth in the bond sale documentation. 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)
Allocate the lease and PILOT payments from the landfill solar PPA to a Green Energy Committee project-related seed fund and, once established by Town Meeting, to an associated revolving fund to...
Ms. Glass made a motion to allocate the lease and PILOT payments from the landfill solar PPA to a Green Energy Committee project-related seed fund and, once established by Town Meeting, to an associated revolving fund to support future climate and energy 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 allocate the lease and PILOT payments from the landfill solar PPA to a Green Energy Committee project-related seed fund and, once established by Town Meeting, to an associated revolving fund to support future climate and energy 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)
Authorize Ms. Glass to sign a letter of support for the grant application
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize Ms. Glass to sign a letter of support for the grant application. 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 authorize Ms. Glass to sign a letter of support for the grant application. 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)
ACTION ITEMS
Authorize issuance of the bonds as described by bond counsel and in the bond sale documentation
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize issuance of the bonds as described by bond counsel and in the bond sale documentation. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. 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 authorize issuance of the bonds as described by bond counsel and in the bond sale documentation. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Vote to allocate lease and PILOT payments from the landfill solar PPA to a Green Energy Committee project-related seed fund and, once authorized by Town Meeting, to a revolving fund for climate...
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to vote to allocate lease and PILOT payments from the landfill solar PPA to a Green Energy Committee project-related seed fund and, once authorized by Town Meeting, to a revolving fund for climate and energy initiatives. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. 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 vote to allocate lease and PILOT payments from the landfill solar PPA to a Green Energy Committee project-related seed fund and, once authorized by Town Meeting, to a revolving fund for climate and energy initiatives. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Vote to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support to MAPC for the Housing Commission's technical assistance grant application to augment CPA funding for the Housing Action Plan
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to vote to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support to MAPC for the Housing Commission's technical assistance grant application to augment CPA funding for the Housing Action Plan. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. 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 vote to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support to MAPC for the Housing Commission's technical assistance grant application to augment CPA funding for the Housing Action Plan. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Conditionally approve the temporary license agreement for Doherty's transformer connection, subject to final review by Mr. Hutchinson (as designated Board member) and execution by Ms. Glass
Ms. Glass made a motion to conditionally approve the temporary license agreement for Doherty's transformer connection, subject to final review by Mr. Hutchinson (as designated Board member) and execution by Ms. Glass. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. 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 conditionally approve the temporary license agreement for Doherty's transformer connection, subject to final review by Mr. Hutchinson (as designated Board member) and execution by Ms. Glass. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
Vote to approve the following consent items
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to vote to approve the following consent items. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. 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 vote to approve the following consent items. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Approve the consent agenda
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. 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 consent agenda. Mr. Hutchinson seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Adjourn
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bodnar seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bodnar seconded. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously by 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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