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December 2, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The meeting was held remotely (by Zoom). The minutes list Jeffrey Swanberg as absent.
Present: David Gavin, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, Lindsay McConchie
Absent: Jeffrey Swanberg
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Approve Consent Agenda Items A through C, as presented, contingent upon completion of all necessary requirements and adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Consent Agenda Items A through C, as presented, contingent upon completion of all necessary requirements and adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Consent Agenda Items A through C, as presented, contingent upon completion of all necessary requirements and adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Approve the use of Main Street in vicinity of 33 Main Street and the parking lot off of Summer Street (also known as Naylor Court and the Basin) to support Open Table's operations in the months of...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the use of Main Street in vicinity of 33 Main Street and the parking lot off of Summer Street (also known as Naylor Court and the Basin) to support Open Table's operations in the months of December 2025 and January 2026 from 11:30am to 6:30pm on Tuesdays and 11:30am to 4:30pm on Thursdays, contingent upon adherence to all public health and safety guidance. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the use of Main Street in vicinity of 33 Main Street and the parking lot off of Summer Street (also known as Naylor Court and the Basin) to support Open Table's operations in the months of December 2025 and January 2026 from 11:30am to 6:30pm on Tuesdays and 11:30am to 4:30pm on Thursdays, contingent upon adherence to all public health and safety guidance. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Appoint Laurie Cahalane- Petchar to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member with a term expiring June 30, 2027
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Laurie Cahalane- Petchar to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Laurie Cahalane- Petchar to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Appoint Patrick Greene to the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to appoint Patrick Greene to the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to appoint Patrick Greene to the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the renewal of the license to enter and use town-owned land for the purpose of a dog park by the Maynard Dog Owners Group, Inc. ("MayDOG") for a term of...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the renewal of the license to enter and use town-owned land for the purpose of a dog park by the Maynard Dog Owners Group, Inc. ("MayDOG") for a term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the renewal of the license to enter and use town-owned land for the purpose of a dog park by the Maynard Dog Owners Group, Inc. ("MayDOG") for a term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract for the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund for Powder Mill Road pedestrian plans and designs with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract for the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund for Powder Mill Road pedestrian plans and designs with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $558,500.00. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract for the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund for Powder Mill Road pedestrian plans and designs with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $558,500.00. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund for the Housing Production Plan with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) of...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund for the Housing Production Plan with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $60,000.00. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund for the Housing Production Plan with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $60,000.00. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Accept the Green Communities Annual Report for FY25 as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept the Green Communities Annual Report for FY25 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept the Green Communities Annual Report for FY25 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Approve the charge for the "Golf Course Advisory Task Force" as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the charge for the "Golf Course Advisory Task Force" as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the charge for the "Golf Course Advisory Task Force" as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Accept Correspondence A through G as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept Correspondence A through G as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept Correspondence A through G as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Holiday closures
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
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