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November 6, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Marshfield Housing Authority to fill a Housing Authority vacancy: the combined vote to appoint John Daley was 6-1 (Select Board members Kilcoyne, Fidler and Darcy aye; Housing Authority member Pecevich nay). Joint votes are not included here.
Present: James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
To open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Continue this hearing and request more information and other options for relocating this pole
To continue this hearing and request more information and other options for relocating this pole.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to continue this hearing and request more information and other options for relocating this pole. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $900,000
To approve the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $900,000.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $900,000. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Sign the School Street Traffic Signalization Agreement
To sign the School Street Traffic Signalization Agreement.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to sign the School Street Traffic Signalization Agreement. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve and sign the intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the Town of Marshfield for the joint beach nourishment project
To approve and sign the intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the Town of Marshfield for the joint beach nourishment project.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve and sign the intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the Town of Marshfield for the joint beach nourishment project. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of the Veterans Agent for permission to accept a donation in the amount of $300 from Robert Carmody of Hingham
To approve the request of the Veterans Agent for permission to accept a donation in the amount of $300 from Robert Carmody of Hingham. The donation will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial needs of our veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of the Veterans Agent for permission to accept a donation in the amount of $300 from Robert Carmody of Hingham. The donation will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial needs of our veterans and their dependents. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Appoint Susan Sloan to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2026
To appoint Susan Sloan to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint Susan Sloan to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2026. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Appoint Jeannine Wilkins to the Cultural Council for a three- year term expiring on June 30, 2026
To appoint Jeannine Wilkins to the Cultural Council for a three- year term expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint Jeannine Wilkins to the Cultural Council for a three- year term expiring on June 30, 2026. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of the Ventress Memorial Library to declare the following items as surplus for donation or destruction: 203 adult non-fiction books, 189 adult music CDs, 201 children's...
To approve the request of the Ventress Memorial Library to declare the following items as surplus for donation or destruction: 203 adult non-fiction books, 189 adult music CDs, 201 children's non-fiction books.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of the Ventress Memorial Library to declare the following items as surplus for donation or destruction: 203 adult non-fiction books, 189 adult music CDs, 201 children's non-fiction books. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 27, 2023 as written
To accept the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 27, 2023 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 27, 2023 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and to...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, not to return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Close the Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. and adjourn the meeting
To close the Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to close the Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. and adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
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