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May 7, 2018
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Richard D’Innocenzo, Dennis Crowley, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Enter Executive Session Under Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session Under Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares [topic: Collective Bargaining] with the intention of returning to open session and it was so voted by roll call.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session Under Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares [topic: Collective Bargaining] with the intention of returning to open session and it was so voted by roll call. Selectman Foresto seconded. 5-0-0 (Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye)..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval of Minutes: April 17, 2018
Approve the minutes for April 17, 2018
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes for April 17, 2018.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes for April 17, 2018. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley requested "as part of the indirect cost allocation" be added to the end of the sentence on page 2, line 25. Selectman Crowley requested the following change to line 14 on page 6, "He voiced his agreement with Mr. Boynton stating that rather than spending approximately $20million on the MS4 and these housing projection plans, that we spend 50% of that money on those items and the other 50% on public safety and the drug epidemic". VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approve Article 7 as presented
Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 7 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 7 as presented. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approve Article 10
Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 10.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 10. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approve Article 11
Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 11.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 11. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approve Article 12
Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved to approve Article 12. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Foresto stated and the Board agreed with the need to be prepared to discuss this at Town Meeting so residents understand this is a part of the long-range plan with other items needed over the coming years. Mr. Boynton stated there will be a more extensive presentation of the plan at the Fall Town Meeting. Mr. Boynton also stated that the Board needs a discussion with the Water & Sewer Commission regarding alternative funding options other than rates. Selectman Crowley asked Finance Director Pratt what borrowing percentage she utilized for the information previously presented to the Board. Ms. Pratt stated 2%. Selectman Trindade asked if there are funds there to borrow. Ms. Pratt stated yes. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approve Article 17
Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 17.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 17. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve Article 22
Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 22.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 22. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve Article 23
Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 23.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 23. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve Article 24
Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 24.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 24. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve Article 25
Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 25.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to approve Article 25. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2019 budget as presented
Selectman Trindade moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 budget as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 budget as presented. Selectman Foresto seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton stated the Fire Department collective bargaining may result in another change to this budget and the handout for Town Meeting. This would require another meeting and vote by the Selectmen prior to Town Meeting. This budget reflects the changes related to the Police and Municipal Unions contract ratifications. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Discussion/Vote: Medway Youth Peace Garden:
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with George E. Sansoucy, P.E., LLC in the amount of $4,000 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with George E. Sansoucy, P.E., LLC in the amount of $4,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with George E. Sansoucy, P.E., LLC in the amount of $4,000 as presented. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval: Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy for a Marijuana Cultivation & Processing Facility
Authorize the chair to execute the Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy as presented. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Take a position of non-opposition to the development of the growth facility by PhytoTherapy
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board take a position of non-opposition to the development of the growth facility by PhytoTherapy.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board take a position of non-opposition to the development of the growth facility by PhytoTherapy. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds – Fiscal Year 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle and Equipment Grant for...
Authorize the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle and Equipment Grant funds in the amount of $5,340.72 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle and Equipment Grant funds in the amount of $5,340.72 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of Fiscal Year 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle and Equipment Grant funds in the amount of $5,340.72 as presented. Seconded by Selectman D’Innocenzo. No Discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
One-day liquor License Applications
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Adjourn the meeting
Selectman Trindade moved to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
From the Medway Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s meetings page (2024 on) and in its meetings archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Medway (all five members cropped from the town’s captioned photo of the Select Board with the Medway Food Pantry, September 2026).
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