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October 4, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jeffrey Swanberg as absent.
Present: Armand Diarbekirian, Chris DiSilva, David Gavin, Justine St. John
Absent: Jeffrey Swanberg
During the meeting:
- Armand Diarbekirian arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter into Executive Session to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: IAFF Locals 1947 Fire Fighters; To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 2, 4, 6 Powder Mill Road. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (3-0, Mr. Diarbekirian was not present for the Executive Session).
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, JohnArmand Diarbekirian had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter into Executive Session to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: IAFF Locals 1947 Fire Fighters; To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 2, 4, 6 Powder Mill Road. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (3-0, Mr. Diarbekirian was not present for the Executive Session)..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Approve the use of Nason, Summer and Main Streets, as well as other town-owned property "downtown" on October 11, 2022, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm by The Paper Store, and authorizing the Town...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the use of Nason, Summer and Main Streets, as well as other town-owned property "downtown" on October 11, 2022, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm by The Paper Store, and authorizing the Town Administrator to adjust the date of the use of the property if necessary, in accordance with all federal, state, and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion carried unanimously (4-0)
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the use of Nason, Summer and Main Streets, as well as other town-owned property "downtown" on October 11, 2022, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm by The Paper Store, and authorizing the Town Administrator to adjust the date of the use of the property if necessary, in accordance with all federal, state, and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion carried unanimously (4-0).” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Approve the use of Veterans Memorial Park and Summer, Nason and Main Street, and other town-owned property "downtown" for the Holiday Sip & Stroll on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 4:30 pm to...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the use of Veterans Memorial Park and Summer, Nason and Main Street, and other town-owned property "downtown" for the Holiday Sip & Stroll on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, in accordance with all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the use of Veterans Memorial Park and Summer, Nason and Main Street, and other town-owned property "downtown" for the Holiday Sip & Stroll on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, in accordance with all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Approve a grant of location to install one (1) pole #188/7 to provide electric service to 18 Dana Road, Maynard
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve a grant of location to install one (1) pole #188/7 to provide electric service to 18 Dana Road, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve a grant of location to install one (1) pole #188/7 to provide electric service to 18 Dana Road, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Close the public hearing at 7:39pm
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to close the public hearing at 7:39pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to close the public hearing at 7:39pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Approve Notices of Intent to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for improvements and replacement of bleachers at Alumni Field
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Notices of Intent to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for improvements and replacement of bleachers at Alumni Field. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Notices of Intent to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for improvements and replacement of bleachers at Alumni Field. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: DiSilva)
Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a consulting contract with Peregrine Energy Group, to implement a Community Choice Aggregation program for the town of Maynard
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a consulting contract with Peregrine Energy Group, to implement a Community Choice Aggregation program for the town of Maynard. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a consulting contract with Peregrine Energy Group, to implement a Community Choice Aggregation program for the town of Maynard. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Weights and Measures, Division of Standards 2023
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve contract with the Division of Standards for Weights and Measures enforcement for a term to begin January 1, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to authorize the Town Administrator to approve contract with the Division of Standards for Weights and Measures enforcement for a term to begin January 1, 2023. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to authorize the Town Administrator to approve contract with the Division of Standards for Weights and Measures enforcement for a term to begin January 1, 2023. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Approve the Select Board Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Goals, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Select Board Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Goals, as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Select Board Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Goals, as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: DiSilva)
Accept Correspondences A through C as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to accept Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to accept Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 27, 2022 as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 27, 2022 as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 27, 2022 as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
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