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September 16, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, Lindsay McConchie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Director of Public Works; and To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to enter Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Director of Public Works; and 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: 141 Parker Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-0 (Mr. Swanberg was not present at this time).
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, McConchie, StevensThe minutes say Jeffrey Swanberg was not present for this vote (“Mr. Swanberg was not present at this time”), so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to enter Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Director of Public Works; and 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: 141 Parker Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-0 (Mr. Swanberg was not present at this time)..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Approve Consent Agenda Item A, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. 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. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Appoint Piper Picorelli to the ADA Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2028
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to appoint Piper Picorelli to the ADA Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2028. 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 appoint Piper Picorelli to the ADA Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Approve the amendment to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing 2025 Capital Fund Program (CFP) annual contributions contract for Dawn...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the amendment to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing 2025 Capital Fund Program (CFP) annual contributions contract for Dawn Grove, 1-32 Dawn Road, in the amount of $109,225.00, as presented. 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 amendment to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing 2025 Capital Fund Program (CFP) annual contributions contract for Dawn Grove, 1-32 Dawn Road, in the amount of $109,225.00, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Approve Change Order 2 with CTA Construction Managers, LLC, for the Green Meadow School Building Project General Contractor Contract in the amount of $412,685.68, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve Change Order 2 with CTA Construction Managers, LLC, for the Green Meadow School Building Project General Contractor Contract in the amount of $412,685.68, as presented. 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 Change Order 2 with CTA Construction Managers, LLC, for the Green Meadow School Building Project General Contractor Contract in the amount of $412,685.68, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, 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. DiSilva to approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented. 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 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Authorize the conversion of Special Officers to Traffic Officers
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to authorize the conversion of Special Officers to Traffic Officers. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to authorize the conversion of Special Officers to Traffic Officers. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Approve the employment agreement with Justin DeMarco for appointment as Director of Public Works for a term starting July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the employment agreement with Justin DeMarco for appointment as Director of Public Works for a term starting July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, 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 Mr. Swanberg to approve the employment agreement with Justin DeMarco for appointment as Director of Public Works for a term starting July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Accept the following Draft Controls: (K) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 2.2 of "Overlay Districts" (L) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 9.4 of "Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay District" (M) Zoning...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept the following Draft Controls: (K) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 2.2 of "Overlay Districts" (L) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 9.4 of "Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay District" (M) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 9.7 of "Powder Mill Overlay District" (N) Zoning By-Law Amendments: Section 9.2 of "Water Supply Protection District" and Section 11 of "Definitions," Battery Energy Storage System (O) Citizens' Petition: Home Rule Petition - Prohibit Anticoagulant Rodenticides Within the Town of Maynard as shown, and forward to the Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept the following Draft Controls: (K) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 2.2 of "Overlay Districts" (L) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 9.4 of "Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay District" (M) Zoning By-Law Amendment: Section 9.7 of "Powder Mill Overlay District" (N) Zoning By-Law Amendments: Section 9.2 of "Water Supply Protection District" and Section 11 of "Definitions," Battery Energy Storage System (O) Citizens' Petition: Home Rule Petition - Prohibit Anticoagulant Rodenticides Within the Town of Maynard as shown, and forward to the Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Draft Controls
Approve the warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 27, 2025, as amended
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 27, 2025, as amended. 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 Mr. Swanberg to approve the warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 27, 2025, as amended. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Accept Correspondences A through C as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 9:42pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 9:42pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
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