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January 4, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael G. Bradley, Christopher R. Rohland, Stephen R. Darcy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
To open the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:15 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Darcy)
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to General Laws, c. 30A, §21(a)(2) that if discussed in open...
To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to General Laws, c. 30A, §21(a)(2) that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to General Laws, c. 30A, §21(a)(2) that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, returning to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
Close the executive session at 6:45 p.m. and return to open session
To close the executive session at 6:45 p.m. and return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to close the executive session at 6:45 p.m. and return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
Grant this Conservation Restriction for Parcel #D18-02-06A to the Massachusetts Audubon Society
To grant this Conservation Restriction for Parcel #D18-02-06A to the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
From the minutes
“Mike Bradley moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to grant this Conservation Restriction for Parcel #D18-02-06A to the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
Open the special town meeting warrant on February 1, 2021 and close it on February 11, 2021
To open the special town meeting warrant on February 1, 2021 and close it on February 11, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mike Bradley moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to open the special town meeting warrant on February 1, 2021 and close it on February 11, 2021. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
Accept this donation
To accept this donation.
From the minutes
“Mike Bradley moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept this donation. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
To accept this donation.
From the minutes
“Mike Bradley moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept this donation. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
Accept the minutes of December 21, 2020 as written
To accept the minutes of December 21, 2020 as written.
From the minutes
“Mike Bradley moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept the minutes of December 21, 2020 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
I move that the Board of Selectmen find that the proposed operation, as conditioned, will not be injurious or dangerous to the public health; will not produce noise, dust or other effects...
I move that the Board of Selectmen find that the proposed operation, as conditioned, will not be injurious or dangerous to the public health; will not produce noise, dust or other effects observable from adjacent property in amounts seriously objectionable or detrimental to the normal use of the property; and will not have a material adverse effect on the water supply, health or safety of persons living in the neighborhood or on the use of or amenities of adjacent land. A. Removal operations shall not be conducted closer than 200 feet to a public street. B. All equipment for sorting, washing, crushing, grading, drying, processing and treating, or other operation machinery, shall not be used closer than 100 feet to any public street or to any adjoining lot line. C. Off-street parking as required in the Table of Off-Street Parking Regulations shall be provided. D. Any access to excavated areas or areas in the process of excavation will adequately be posted with "Keep Out – Danger" signs. E. Any work face or bank that slopes more than 30° downward adjacent to a public street will be adequately fenced at the top. F. Adequate provision is to be made for drainage during and after the completion of operations. G. Lateral support shall be maintained for all adjacent properties. H. The use of explosives shall be done in accordance with the regulations for storage or handling of explosives as published by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I. All operations shall be conducted in such a
From the minutes
“Mike Bradley made the motion as follows: I move that the Board of Selectmen find that the proposed operation, as conditioned, will not be injurious or dangerous to the public health; will not produce noise, dust or other effects observable from adjacent property in amounts seriously objectionable or detrimental to the normal use of the property; and will not have a material adverse effect on the water supply, health or safety of persons living in the neighborhood or on the use of or amenities of adjacent land. A. Removal operations shall not be conducted closer than 200 feet to a public street. B. All equipment for sorting, washing, crushing, grading, drying, processing and treating, or other operation machinery, shall not be used closer than 100 feet to any public street or to any adjoining lot line. C. Off-street parking as required in the Table of Off-Street Parking Regulations shall be provided. D. Any access to excavated areas or areas in the process of excavation will adequately be posted with "Keep Out – Danger" signs. E. Any work face or bank that slopes more than 30° downward adjacent to a public street will be adequately fenced at the top. F. Adequate provision is to be made for drainage during and after the completion of operations. G. Lateral support shall be maintained for all adjacent properties. H. The use of explosives shall be done in accordance with the regulations for storage or handling of explosives as published by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I. All operations shall be conducted in such a manner so as to comply with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulating water pollution and air pollution. J. Prior to the issuance of any permit or commencement of work, the applicant shall submit to the Board current and complete information on the actual and proposed depth of excavation and the maximum groundwater elevation throughout the entire area proposed to be excavated. Groundwater monitoring wells shall be left in place during the period that the applicant holds a permit hereunder, and readings therefrom shall be taken during March of this year to confirm that excavation was restricted to those areas which are at elevations 10 feet or more above the maximum groundwater elevation as determined by the testing conducted under the provisions of this subsection. K. This permit expires one year from the date of approval. L. The applicant shall provide the Board of Selectmen with documentary evidence stamped by a registered professional engineer of the quantities of material excavated, the date of removal of such material, and the owner of the vehicle used to transport the material. M. All auto and truck access ways to all active and inactive mining operations for sand and gravel must have controlled access by lockable gates. N. Night operations shall not be permitted and hours shall be restricted from 9AM to 4PM, Monday to Friday. Chris Rohland seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)
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