MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 8, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jim Hutchinson, Jennifer Glass, Kim Bodnar
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Enter executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption 2, for the purpose of contract negotiations with non-union personnel
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to enter executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption 2, for the purpose of contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to enter executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption 2, for the purpose of contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
APPOINTMENTS
Accept the public trail easement referenced in the Conservation Director's June 3, 2026 memo, as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land", dated May 28, 2026
Mr. Hutchinson moved that the Board vote to accept the public trail easement referenced in the Conservation Director's June 3, 2026 memo, as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land", dated May 28, 2026. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson moved that the Board vote to accept the public trail easement referenced in the Conservation Director's June 3, 2026 memo, as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land", dated May 28, 2026. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
Appoint Wayne Ogden to the Housing Trust for a one-year term
Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Wayne Ogden to the Housing Trust for a one-year term. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Wayne Ogden to the Housing Trust for a one-year term. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Bodnar)
DISCUSSION
Sign the letter requesting a one-year waiver of cannabis delivery to the Town of Lincoln
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the letter requesting a one-year waiver of cannabis delivery to the Town of Lincoln. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the letter requesting a one-year waiver of cannabis delivery to the Town of Lincoln. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Approve the June 2026 Select Board Newsletter, pending final edits by Ms. Glass
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the June 2026 Select Board Newsletter, pending final edits by Ms. Glass. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the June 2026 Select Board Newsletter, pending final edits by Ms. Glass. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the contract for Mr. Higgins, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, as outlined
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the contract for Mr. Higgins, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, as outlined. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the contract for Mr. Higgins, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, as outlined. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Bodnar)
Appoint Mr. Soo as a Planning Board Associate Member, effective immediately
Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Mr. Soo as a Planning Board Associate Member, effective immediately. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to appoint Mr. Soo as a Planning Board Associate Member, effective immediately. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Bodnar)
Appoint Nicholas Franks and Sean Premiano as call firefighters, consistent with the Fire Chief's May 7 recommendation
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to appoint Nicholas Franks and Sean Premiano as call firefighters, consistent with the Fire Chief's May 7 recommendation. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to appoint Nicholas Franks and Sean Premiano as call firefighters, consistent with the Fire Chief's May 7 recommendation. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
Appoint Paul Phillipron as a traffic officer
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Paul Phillipron as a traffic officer. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Paul Phillipron as a traffic officer. Ms. Glass seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
CONSENT LIST OF ACTION ITEMS
Approve the consent list as outlined
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the consent list as outlined. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the consent list as outlined. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Ms. Glass made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bodnar seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, Bodnar: aye; Glass: aye; Hutchinson: aye..” (Motion: Glass, 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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