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February 3, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Lindsay McConchie as absent.
Present: David Gavin, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, Jeffrey Swanberg
Absent: Lindsay McConchie
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Enter Executive Session 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...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter Executive Session 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.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter Executive Session 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..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Symbolically rename the town to "MAYEnard" for Sunday, February 8, 2026, in recognition of the New England Patriot's accomplishments this season and the team's MVP Quarterback Drake Maye
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to symbolically rename the town to "MAYEnard" for Sunday, February 8, 2026, in recognition of the New England Patriot's accomplishments this season and the team's MVP Quarterback Drake Maye. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to symbolically rename the town to "MAYEnard" for Sunday, February 8, 2026, in recognition of the New England Patriot's accomplishments this season and the team's MVP Quarterback Drake Maye. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
There will be no costs associated with this, and that anything that requires costs will be rejected by the Town Administrator
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva that there will be no costs associated with this, and that anything that requires costs will be rejected by the Town Administrator. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva that there will be no costs associated with this, and that anything that requires costs will be rejected by the Town Administrator. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Approve Consent Agenda Items A through D, 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 Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D, 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, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D, 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, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Section 15 Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages transfer application for Russell's Cstore Inc. DBA Russell's Convenience at 193 Main Street
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Section 15 Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages transfer application for Russell's Cstore Inc. DBA Russell's Convenience at 193 Main Street. 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 Mr. Swanberg to approve the Section 15 Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages transfer application for Russell's Cstore Inc. DBA Russell's Convenience at 193 Main Street. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Authorize the Town Administrator's Office to distribute the Section 15 Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages License for Russell's Cstore Inc. DBA Russell's Convenience at 193 Main Street upon...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to authorize the Town Administrator's Office to distribute the Section 15 Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages License for Russell's Cstore Inc. DBA Russell's Convenience at 193 Main Street upon approval from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). 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. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to authorize the Town Administrator's Office to distribute the Section 15 Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages License for Russell's Cstore Inc. DBA Russell's Convenience at 193 Main Street upon approval from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Close the public hearing at 7:48pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to close the public hearing at 7:48pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to close the public hearing at 7:48pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Approve the contract with MVG Architects to serve as a House Doctor for on-call design services
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the contract with MVG Architects to serve as a House Doctor for on-call design services. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the contract with MVG Architects to serve as a House Doctor for on-call design services. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Approve the contract with G.V.W., Inc., for the Maynard Public Library Stairwell project in the amount of $195,000
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with G.V.W., Inc., for the Maynard Public Library Stairwell project in the amount of $195,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with G.V.W., Inc., for the Maynard Public Library Stairwell project in the amount of $195,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Approve the lease agreement with The Lexvest Group for the use of 141 Parker Street as the Maynard Senior Center, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the lease agreement with The Lexvest Group for the use of 141 Parker Street as the Maynard Senior Center, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the lease agreement with The Lexvest Group for the use of 141 Parker Street as the Maynard Senior Center, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
School Programs
Approve the process for administering opioid settlement funds, in accordance with settlement guidelines, as presented in the memorandum from Steven Silverstein to the Town Administrator dated...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the process for administering opioid settlement funds, in accordance with settlement guidelines, as presented in the memorandum from Steven Silverstein to the Town Administrator dated January 29, 2026, including the allocation of 75% of received settlement funds to be used at the discretion by the Maynard Police Department, Maynard Fire Department and Maynard Board of Health, and the remaining 25% to be available for community use at the approval by the Select Board. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the process for administering opioid settlement funds, in accordance with settlement guidelines, as presented in the memorandum from Steven Silverstein to the Town Administrator dated January 29, 2026, including the allocation of 75% of received settlement funds to be used at the discretion by the Maynard Police Department, Maynard Fire Department and Maynard Board of Health, and the remaining 25% to be available for community use at the approval by the Select Board. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Approve the use of $15,900 of Opioid Settlement Funds for the Boy and Girls Club of Assabet Valley (BGCAV) to fund programming that prevents misuse of opioids and implements prevention education,...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the use of $15,900 of Opioid Settlement Funds for the Boy and Girls Club of Assabet Valley (BGCAV) to fund programming that prevents misuse of opioids and implements prevention education, as described in the application dated October 21, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the use of $15,900 of Opioid Settlement Funds for the Boy and Girls Club of Assabet Valley (BGCAV) to fund programming that prevents misuse of opioids and implements prevention education, as described in the application dated October 21, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Accept Correspondences A through C as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025, and January 27, 2026, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025, and January 27, 2026, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025, and January 27, 2026, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to adjourn the meeting at 9:07pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to adjourn the meeting at 9:07pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
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