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January 7, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Walter Wilk, Michael Feck, Kostas Loukos, Maureen R. Doherty
Absent: Brendan Roche
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Support Mansfield Hazard Mitigation Plan and send a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Loukos/Doherty} Passes 4:0 5. Town Manager's Report » Miscellaneous Items » Select Board
To support Mansfield Hazard Mitigation Plan and send a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Loukos/Doherty} Passes 4:0 5. Town Manager's Report » Miscellaneous Items » Select Board Members Questions and Comments Mr. Reinke stated that the snow and ice budget was $389,440 for FY2026 and with the recent storms they have used $137,506. He then thanked those that worked New Year's Eve. 6. Public Comment (Per the Select Board Operating Procedures: The Chair may give visitors who are not listed on the agenda an opportunity to speak to the Board during the Public Comments session; however, the Chair may limit their speaking time at the discretion of the Chair.) There were no public comments. 7. Discussion and Consideration of 10AM Early Sunday Alcohol License for Burton's Grill & Bar Ms. Champagne stated that when Burton's first applied the hours were not discussed and they did not realize that Mansfield has a separate license for early Sunday alcchol sales so they are asking to be able to open at 10AM on Sundays. Motion: To approve the 10AM Early Sunday Alcohol License for Burton's Grill and Bar
From the minutes
“Motion: To support Mansfield Hazard Mitigation Plan and send a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Loukos/Doherty} Passes 4:0 5. Town Manager's Report » Miscellaneous Items » Select Board Members Questions and Comments Mr. Reinke stated that the snow and ice budget was $389,440 for FY2026 and with the recent storms they have used $137,506. He then thanked those that worked New Year's Eve. 6. Public Comment (Per the Select Board Operating Procedures: The Chair may give visitors who are not listed on the agenda an opportunity to speak to the Board during the Public Comments session; however, the Chair may limit their speaking time at the discretion of the Chair.) There were no public comments. 7. Discussion and Consideration of 10AM Early Sunday Alcohol License for Burton's Grill & Bar Ms. Champagne stated that when Burton's first applied the hours were not discussed and they did not realize that Mansfield has a separate license for early Sunday alcchol sales so they are asking to be able to open at 10AM on Sundays. Motion: To approve the 10AM Early Sunday Alcohol License for Burton's Grill and Bar. (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Loukos, second: Doherty)
Approve the 2026 Renewal Certification from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
To approve the 2026 Renewal Certification from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the 2026 Renewal Certification from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Loukos, second: Doherty)
Appoint John McGarry as a Full Voting Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to an unexpired term to expire on April 30, 2029
To appoint John McGarry as a Full Voting Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to an unexpired term to expire on April 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint John McGarry as a Full Voting Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to an unexpired term to expire on April 30, 2029, (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Loukos, second: Doherty)
Create a hotline monitored by Town Counsel. (Loukos) Motion Amended: To create a hotline monitored by Town Counsel as outlined in the operating procedures. (Loukos/Doherty} Passes 4:0 12. Town Manager
To create a hotline monitored by Town Counsel. (Loukos) Motion Amended: To create a hotline monitored by Town Counsel as outlined in the operating procedures. (Loukos/Doherty} Passes 4:0 12. Town Manager Update and Discussion Ms. Doherty provided an overview of the hiring process and what has happened so far including the establishment of the screening committee. The screening committee interviewed and made recommendations of three candidates to the Board and they will be interviewed tomorrow night. She also noted that the candidates all were in Town on Monday and met majority of the staff. Mr. Wilk commented that the timeline that was established is on track and we are still unsure when the person would be able to start as they may have contract obligations. Mr. Loukos commented that there were opportunities for the community to be involved along with employees of the Town. 13. General Budget Discussion - Including Budget Subcommittee Update The general budget discussion agenda item is a regular Select Board agenda item that will be for the discussion on any fiscal year budgets and may include discussions of past fiscal years or future fiscal years. Ms. Doherty stated she is in the process of getting an opinion from Town Counsel on what she can or cannot participate in because her son and daughter in law work at Mansfield schools and she wants a clear outline to ensure there is no conflict of interest. 14, Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Ms. Doherty stated that at the Council on Aging this Friday they are kicking off senior safety. 15. Public Comments (Per the Select Board Operating Procedures: The Chair may give visitors who are not listed on the agenda an opportunity to speak to the Board during the Public Comments session; however, the Chair may limit their speaking time at the discretion of the Chair.) There were no public comments. 16. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that Select Board Meeting Minutes January 7, 2026 item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses and events have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: > November 19, 2025 >» December 3, 2025 » December 17, 2025 > December 18, 2025 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: > Town Vendor Warrant No. 2627T in the amount of $347,730.64 > Electric Vendor Warrant No. 2627E in the amount of $102,731.97 > School Vendor Warrant No. 2627S in the amount of $456,627.93 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: > 2026 Common Victualler License Renewal for Nasiff Marketplace » 2026 Common Victualler License Renewal for NY Pizza > 2026 Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses Renewal for Stefano's Pizza >» 2026 Common Victualler License Renewal for Providence Bagel > 2026 Water Installers License for Riccio Excavation Co. >» 2026 Water installers License for Tufts Corporation > 2026 Water installers License for Pohl Brothers, LLC D. Proclamations: >» Mansfield Police Proclamations > In Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolutionary War Motion: To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: To create a hotline monitored by Town Counsel. (Loukos) Motion Amended: To create a hotline monitored by Town Counsel as outlined in the operating procedures. (Loukos/Doherty} Passes 4:0 12. Town Manager Update and Discussion Ms. Doherty provided an overview of the hiring process and what has happened so far including the establishment of the screening committee. The screening committee interviewed and made recommendations of three candidates to the Board and they will be interviewed tomorrow night. She also noted that the candidates all were in Town on Monday and met majority of the staff. Mr. Wilk commented that the timeline that was established is on track and we are still unsure when the person would be able to start as they may have contract obligations. Mr. Loukos commented that there were opportunities for the community to be involved along with employees of the Town. 13. General Budget Discussion - Including Budget Subcommittee Update The general budget discussion agenda item is a regular Select Board agenda item that will be for the discussion on any fiscal year budgets and may include discussions of past fiscal years or future fiscal years. Ms. Doherty stated she is in the process of getting an opinion from Town Counsel on what she can or cannot participate in because her son and daughter in law work at Mansfield schools and she wants a clear outline to ensure there is no conflict of interest. 14, Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Ms. Doherty stated that at the Council on Aging this Friday they are kicking off senior safety. 15. Public Comments (Per the Select Board Operating Procedures: The Chair may give visitors who are not listed on the agenda an opportunity to speak to the Board during the Public Comments session; however, the Chair may limit their speaking time at the discretion of the Chair.) There were no public comments. 16. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that Select Board Meeting Minutes January 7, 2026 item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses and events have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: > November 19, 2025 >» December 3, 2025 » December 17, 2025 > December 18, 2025 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: > Town Vendor Warrant No. 2627T in the amount of $347,730.64 > Electric Vendor Warrant No. 2627E in the amount of $102,731.97 > School Vendor Warrant No. 2627S in the amount of $456,627.93 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: > 2026 Common Victualler License Renewal for Nasiff Marketplace » 2026 Common Victualler License Renewal for NY Pizza > 2026 Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses Renewal for Stefano's Pizza >» 2026 Common Victualler License Renewal for Providence Bagel > 2026 Water Installers License for Riccio Excavation Co. >» 2026 Water installers License for Tufts Corporation > 2026 Water installers License for Pohl Brothers, LLC D. Proclamations: >» Mansfield Police Proclamations > In Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolutionary War Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Loukos, second: Doherty)
Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2625PT in the amount of $924,157.22
To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2625PT in the amount of $924,157.22
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2625PT in the amount of $924,157.22. (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Loukos, second: Doherty)
Approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2625PS in the amount of $2,024,580.56
To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2625PS in the amount of $2,024,580.56
Yes: Feck, Loukos, WilkAbstained: Doherty
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2625PS in the amount of $2,024,580.56. (Loukos/Feck) Passes 3:0:1 Doherty Abstained.” (Motion: Loukos, second: Feck)
Adjourn the January 7, 2026 Select Board meeting at 8:06PM
To adjourn the January 7, 2026 Select Board meeting at 8:06PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To adjourn the January 7, 2026 Select Board meeting at 8:06PM (Doherty/Loukos) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Doherty, second: Loukos)
From the Mansfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Corsillo from his campaign website; Kostas Loukos from The Sun Chronicle; Brendan Roche from Run for Something; Walter Wilk from The Sun Chronicle (March 2024); Michael Feck cropped from a captioned submitted photo in The Sun Chronicle (September 2026).
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