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April 15, 2025
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Swanberg, Lindsay McConchie, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, David Gavin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or of the public body and the chair so...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or of the public body and the chair so declares: relative to AFSCME Clerical Union, and relative to Employee Benefits. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or of the public body and the chair so declares: relative to AFSCME Clerical Union, and relative to Employee Benefits. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Approve the use of the Rail Trail between Sudbury St and Great Rd by Girl Scout Troop 70515 for the removal of invasive garlic mustard on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00pm
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the use of the Rail Trail between Sudbury St and Great Rd by Girl Scout Troop 70515 for the removal of invasive garlic mustard on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the use of the Rail Trail between Sudbury St and Great Rd by Girl Scout Troop 70515 for the removal of invasive garlic mustard on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Gavin)
Accept the donation of $16,150 for the installation of AEDs at multiple locations in the town of Maynard
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to accept the donation of $16,150 for the installation of AEDs at multiple locations in the town of Maynard. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to accept the donation of $16,150 for the installation of AEDs at multiple locations in the town of Maynard. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Approve the installation of AEDs at multiple locations by Siena Hesbach as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, contingent upon approval by the appropriate authority for the specific land in...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the installation of AEDs at multiple locations by Siena Hesbach as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, contingent upon approval by the appropriate authority for the specific land in the town of Maynard, and authorizing the Town Administrator to approve the use of property under the authority of the Select Board for the installation of AEDs. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the installation of AEDs at multiple locations by Siena Hesbach as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, contingent upon approval by the appropriate authority for the specific land in the town of Maynard, and authorizing the Town Administrator to approve the use of property under the authority of the Select Board for the installation of AEDs. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the use of Crowe Park by BrightPath Early Learning for the Easter Egg event Rain Date, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 3:00-5:00pm, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the use of Crowe Park by BrightPath Early Learning for the Easter Egg event Rain Date, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 3:00-5:00pm, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the use of Crowe Park by BrightPath Early Learning for the Easter Egg event Rain Date, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 3:00-5:00pm, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Appoint Taylor Leake to the Board of Registrars for a term of April 15, 2025, to June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to appoint Taylor Leake to the Board of Registrars for a term of April 15, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to appoint Taylor Leake to the Board of Registrars for a term of April 15, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Appoint Ronald Labbe to the Board of Registrars for a term of July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Ronald Labbe to the Board of Registrars for a term of July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Ronald Labbe to the Board of Registrars for a term of July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Gavin)
Approve the contract (#1480) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering design services for the Powder Mill Sewer Pump Station & Force Main Improvement, in the amount of $495,000
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the contract (#1480) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering design services for the Powder Mill Sewer Pump Station & Force Main Improvement, in the amount of $495,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the contract (#1480) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering design services for the Powder Mill Sewer Pump Station & Force Main Improvement, in the amount of $495,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Lay out, and thereby adopt the following roadway as a public way, Wisteria Lane, as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan Old Bay Road, LLC 0 Parker Street Map 29, lot 6 Town of...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to lay out, and thereby adopt the following roadway as a public way, Wisteria Lane, as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan Old Bay Road, LLC 0 Parker Street Map 29, lot 6 Town of Maynard" prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc. and dated October 22, 2020 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 181 of 2021. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to lay out, and thereby adopt the following roadway as a public way, Wisteria Lane, as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan Old Bay Road, LLC 0 Parker Street Map 29, lot 6 Town of Maynard" prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc. and dated October 22, 2020 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 181 of 2021. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Close the public hearing at 7:49pm
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 7:49pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 7:49pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Approve the water and sewer utility use rates for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) as listed in exhibit 1, (water), and exhibit 1A, (sewer) effective July 1, 2025, from the memo from the Director of Public...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the water and sewer utility use rates for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) as listed in exhibit 1, (water), and exhibit 1A, (sewer) effective July 1, 2025, from the memo from the Director of Public Works (DPW) Justin DeMarco dated April 11, 2025. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-0 (Mr. Gavin abstained).
Yes: DiSilva, McConchie, Stevens, SwanbergAbstained: Gavin
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the water and sewer utility use rates for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) as listed in exhibit 1, (water), and exhibit 1A, (sewer) effective July 1, 2025, from the memo from the Director of Public Works (DPW) Justin DeMarco dated April 11, 2025. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-0 (Mr. Gavin abstained)..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Approve the In-Town Sewer only customer fee from $50.00 to $275.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), effective July 1, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the In-Town Sewer only customer fee from $50.00 to $275.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), effective July 1, 2025. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the In-Town Sewer only customer fee from $50.00 to $275.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), effective July 1, 2025. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Close the public hearing at 8:05pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 8:05pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 8:05pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Approve the use of $100,000.00 from water enterprise reserve funds in fiscal year 2025 (FY25) to initiate the proposed water filtration rebate program as presented on March 4th, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the use of $100,000.00 from water enterprise reserve funds in fiscal year 2025 (FY25) to initiate the proposed water filtration rebate program as presented on March 4th, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. Gavin abstained).
Yes: DiSilva, McConchie, Stevens, SwanbergAbstained: GavinThe minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the use of $100,000.00 from water enterprise reserve funds in fiscal year 2025 (FY25) to initiate the proposed water filtration rebate program as presented on March 4th, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. Gavin abstained)..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Accept and approve the following Draft Controls: Draft Control (C) Certified Free Cash Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025 Draft Control (E) Town General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the following Draft Controls: Draft Control (C) Certified Free Cash Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025 Draft Control (E) Town General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (J) Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (K) Water Enterprise Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (N) Sewer Retained Earnings Transfer For Sewer Enterprise Reserve Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (O) Water Retained Earnings Transfer For Water Enterprise Reserve Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (R) Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Transfer For Capital Improvements Draft Control (X) Retirement Board Stipend Draft Control (AR) Override: Contingent Budget for Council on Aging Draft Control (AS) Transfer from General Stabilization, Solid Waste and Recycling Draft Control (AW) Override: Contingent Budget for Maynard Public Schools as amended Draft Control (AX) Easement (Elmwood/Bancroft) as shown, and forward to the Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the following Draft Controls: Draft Control (C) Certified Free Cash Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025 Draft Control (E) Town General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (J) Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (K) Water Enterprise Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (N) Sewer Retained Earnings Transfer For Sewer Enterprise Reserve Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (O) Water Retained Earnings Transfer For Water Enterprise Reserve Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Control (R) Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Transfer For Capital Improvements Draft Control (X) Retirement Board Stipend Draft Control (AR) Override: Contingent Budget for Council on Aging Draft Control (AS) Transfer from General Stabilization, Solid Waste and Recycling Draft Control (AW) Override: Contingent Budget for Maynard Public Schools as amended Draft Control (AX) Easement (Elmwood/Bancroft) as shown, and forward to the Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2025, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2025, as presented. Authorizing use of Digital Signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2025, as presented. Authorizing use of Digital Signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Approve the warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Set the date, time and place for the Special Town Election as Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 7:00am to 8:00pm in the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to set the date, time and place for the Special Town Election as Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 7:00am to 8:00pm in the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to set the date, time and place for the Special Town Election as Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 7:00am to 8:00pm in the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Approve the warrant for the Special Town Election of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as amended to reflect an amount on question 2 of $612,000
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the warrant for the Special Town Election of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as amended to reflect an amount on question 2 of $612,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the warrant for the Special Town Election of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as amended to reflect an amount on question 2 of $612,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Approve the contract amendment for design services for additional geotechnical construction administration services for the new Green Meadow School project in the amount of $67,738
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract amendment for design services for additional geotechnical construction administration services for the new Green Meadow School project in the amount of $67,738. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract amendment for design services for additional geotechnical construction administration services for the new Green Meadow School project in the amount of $67,738. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Accept Correspondences A and B as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to accept Correspondences A and B as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to accept Correspondences A and B as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 21 and April 8, 2025, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the meeting minutes of January 21 and April 8, 2025, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the meeting minutes of January 21 and April 8, 2025, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 9:49pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 9:49pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
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