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May 7, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve Consent Agenda Items A through F, as presented contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve Consent Agenda Items A through F, as presented contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. 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 through F, as presented contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Approve the use of Memorial Park by the Cultural Council/ Cultural District Committee for the Maynard Country Music Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:30am to 5:30pm, contingent upon...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the use of Memorial Park by the Cultural Council/ Cultural District Committee for the Maynard Country Music Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:30am to 5:30pm, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines, 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. DiSilva to approve the use of Memorial Park by the Cultural Council/ Cultural District Committee for the Maynard Country Music Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:30am to 5:30pm, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the use and closure of Dartmouth Street between Chandler Street and Dartmouth Court on/about May 15, 2025, from 10am to midnight to facilitate a film project from New England Studios
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the use and closure of Dartmouth Street between Chandler Street and Dartmouth Court on/about May 15, 2025, from 10am to midnight to facilitate a film project from New England Studios. Authorizing the 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 approve the use and closure of Dartmouth Street between Chandler Street and Dartmouth Court on/about May 15, 2025, from 10am to midnight to facilitate a film project from New England Studios. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Gavin)
Approve the outdoor dining application for Makiin, 74 Main Street, as presented, contingent upon adherence to federal, state and local public health and safety guidance
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the outdoor dining application for Makiin, 74 Main Street, as presented, contingent upon adherence to federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. 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 Ms. McConchie to approve the outdoor dining application for Makiin, 74 Main Street, as presented, contingent upon adherence to federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Continue the Public Hearing on August 5, 2025, at 7:15pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to continue the Public Hearing on August 5, 2025, at 7:15pm. 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 continue the Public Hearing on August 5, 2025, at 7:15pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Approve the farmer winery license for Pony Shack Cider, Inc., to sell at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturdays, July 5 to Sept 20, 2025, from 9:00am-1:00pm
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the farmer winery license for Pony Shack Cider, Inc., to sell at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturdays, July 5 to Sept 20, 2025, from 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. DiSilva to approve the farmer winery license for Pony Shack Cider, Inc., to sell at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturdays, July 5 to Sept 20, 2025, from 9:00am-1:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
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Approve a water filter rebate program, as listed in Appendix A, effective June 2nd, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve a water filter rebate program, as listed in Appendix A, effective June 2nd, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve a water filter rebate program, as listed in Appendix A, effective June 2nd, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Allocate an additional $175,497 for the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for Solid Waste and Recycling operations, to be appropriated at Annual Town Meeting, and reflect this change to the...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to allocate an additional $175,497 for the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for Solid Waste and Recycling operations, to be appropriated at Annual Town Meeting, and reflect this change to the proposed transfer of General Stabilization funds for Fiscal Year 2026. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to allocate an additional $175,497 for the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for Solid Waste and Recycling operations, to be appropriated at Annual Town Meeting, and reflect this change to the proposed transfer of General Stabilization funds for Fiscal Year 2026. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Approve the allocation of "bid savings" towards the contingency budget for the Green Meadow School Building Project
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the allocation of "bid savings" towards the contingency budget for the Green Meadow School Building Project. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the allocation of "bid savings" towards the contingency budget for the Green Meadow School Building Project. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Accept Correspondences A through I as shown
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept Correspondences A through I as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept Correspondences A through I as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to adjourn the meeting at 9:22pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to adjourn the meeting at 9:22pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
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