April 5, 2022

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the March 15, 2022, Meeting Minutes, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the March 22, 2022, Meeting Minutes, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the list of five correspondence items (A thru L), as presented. A. Incident report from China Ruby, March 11, 2022 B. Support letter from Skye Luicer for ArtSpace Maynard C. Support letter from Nan Krueger for ArtSpace D. Support letter from Joyce McJilton Dwyer E. Support email from Barbara O'Brien for ArtSpace F. Support email from Bea Pinto for ArtSpace G. Town Administrator Memo Re Public Meeting Options, March 18, 2022 H. Notice of Public Outreach for Mass Wellspring, 17 Nason St, for March 25, 2022 I, Planning Board Notice of Decision: Modification of Approved Site Plan and Special Permit: Maynard Crossing J. Maynard Basic Financial Statements and Additional Year Ended June 30, 2021 (annual audit report) K. State Dept of Public Utilities Notice of Filing Investigation into gas local companies to climate goals L. Town Clerk Joanna Bilotta-Simone resignation, March 28, 2022 Mr. Gavin asked if Police Chief Noble could give any information regarding the incident at China Ruby. The Chief indicated that the issue took place outside of the restaurant, and that the notification from the management to the town's Dispatch would have been preferred. Ms. St. John thanked outgoing Town Clerk Simeone for her service to the town. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the consent item A, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the use of Public Way, Memorial Park in support of the "Telling" occasion at memorial Park on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 2:00 pm Host is the Maynard Public Library, Mark Malcolm host, sponsored by the Maynard Cultural Council. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Terry Lamoureux, Teresa O'Neil, Louisa Dichard, Kathy Flynn, Ann Duddy, Mary Brannelly, and Dana MacPhee to the Maynard High School Scholarship Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to appoint Kristin Gates to the Maynard Police Department as a Maynard Student Police Officer with a start date of May 9, 2022, and appointment as Maynard Police Officer upon successful completion of training and all other requisites relative thereto, Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept the donation of four trees from the Maynard Tree Committee. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the 2021 Tree City USA Application for Certification as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the application for "2022 Extension of Premises: Outdoor Dining on Municipal Property" and the "License to Enter and Use Town-Owned Land" submitted by Serendipity, located at 1 Nason Street, which is subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Board's policy and subject to compliance with the plans submitted which are incorporated into this decision. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Diarbekirian)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the application for "2022 Extension of Premises: Outdoor Dining on Municipal Property" and the "License to Enter and use Town-Owned Land" submitted by SMACK NOODLE, located 45 Main Street, which approval is subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Board's policy, and subject to compliance with the plans submitted which plans are incorporated into this decision. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve a Temporary Extension of Premises Permit for The Pleasant Café located at 36 Main Street, Gigi's Restaurant located at 177 Main Street, Azucar Tapas Bar located at 51 Main Street, and El Huipil located at 51R Main Street which approval is subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Board's Extension of Premises: Outdoor Dining on Municipal Property policy, and subject to compliance with the plans submitted which plans are incorporated into this decision. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)

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“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44 Section 53A, to establish a gift fund through the police G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Department Budget for donations to support a new service/comfort dog program. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer Request for the emergency repair to the mechanical system (Boiler) unit in the current fire station at 1 Summer Street in the amount of $14, 245.00 Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer Request for fuel expenses of town-owned vehicles and equipment in the amount of $70,000.00. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept Draft Control X Citizen's Petition for Maynard Climate Emergency Declaration, as shown and move forward to Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept Draft Control Y Citizen's Petition to Amend By-Law Chapter 37, Section 4 Solid Waste Collections, as shown and move forward to Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swnaberg to accept Draft Control Z, Citizen's Petition Amend By-Laws Chapter Section 1 Recording of Public Meetings, as shown and move forward to Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept Draft Control AA, Citizen's Petition to Appropriate to the Schools Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Appropriation, as shown and move forward to Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept Draft Control BB, Citizen's Petition to Appropriate the difference in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget of $22,028,934.00 to exceed this appropriation for the schools, as shown and move forward to Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve Draft Control CC, Community Preservation Reserve Fund Appropriation Fiscal Year 2020 as shown and move forward to Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the amendment #1 to the contract for Design Services for the Green Meadow Elementary School Building project, as provided. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Operating Agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA), for the term of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, and may be automatically renewed as of July each year, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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