August 31, 2026

Select Board Member Rambacher moved, and the motion was seconded, that the Select Board and the remaining members of the Board of Assessors vote pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 §11 to appoint Maureen Adama to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessors through the May 2027 Annual Town Election. The motion carried unanimously

The minutes for this meeting do not list who attended and do not show that every member was there, so this vote is shown as the result only.

Board members asked questions about each candidate's prior committee experience and their understanding of the role of commissioners versus staff. Both candidates demonstrated a shared philosophy that the commission's role is to support and guide staff rather than to direct day-to-day operations. Following deliberation, a nomination was made. Commission Member Norm Young moved to nominate Jillian Anderson to fill the open term on the Park and Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously

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Select Board Member Morrison moved that a $50 fine be assessed against the owners, and further that the nuisance dog order be modified to prohibit Missy from being walked alone by Mrs. Leo, with the owners ordered to create a compliance plan with the assistance and approval of the Animal Control Officer within 21 days. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Rambacher and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Mark Scola to Deputy Chief of Police, pending a Memorandum of Understanding or Side Letter agreement, at Grade 17, Step 6. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Patrick O'Donoghue to Police Lieutenant, pending a Memorandum of Understanding or Side Letter agreement, at Grade 15, Step 5. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Kimberly Tocci to Police Lieutenant, pending a Memorandum of Understanding or Side Letter agreement, at Grade 15, Step 5. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Jeffrey Patterson to Reserve Police Officer effective September 2, 2026, at Grade 10, Step 10. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to authorize a contract with PJ Keating for resurfacing and related work, and to authorize Town Administrator James Duggan to enter into the contract in the amount of $467,442.64. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Jane Lamb to the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve the request of Point Hospitality LLC d/b/a Courtyard by Marriott, 102 Constitution Avenue, to amend its all-alcoholic beverage license by a pledge of collateral to Rockland Trust Company, subject to further approval of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to cancel the contract with Flock Safety on the most advantageous terms possible. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp and carried unanimously.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved to approve the minutes of August 10, 2026, as amended. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Morrison and carried unanimously.

The minutes for this meeting do not list who attended and do not show that every member was there, so this vote is shown as the result only.