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February 4, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Crowley, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade, Maryjane White
Absent: Richard D’Innocenzo
Every vote, in order
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Accelerating Climate Resiliency Mini-Grant Program for Three (3) Rain Gardens...
Authorize the expenditure of the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Program mini-grant in the amount of $50,000 as discussed and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the grant agreement
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Program mini-grant in the amount of $50,000 as discussed and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the grant agreement.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Program mini-grant in the amount of $50,000 as discussed and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the grant agreement. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Discussion: 33-39 Main Street Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application Comments for Department of Housing and...
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter to DHCD with the comments on the LIP as discussed
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the letter to DHCD with the comments on the LIP as discussed.
Maryjane White recused and did not take part.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the letter to DHCD with the comments on the LIP as discussed. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval of Minutes: January 22, and 25, 2019
Approve the minutes of January 22, 2019
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 22, 2019.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 22, 2019. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the minutes of January 25, 2019
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 25, 2019. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Laracy Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station 1 Emergency Generator - $87,300
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Laracy Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station 1 Emergency Generator in the amount of $87,300 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Laracy Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station 1 Emergency Generator in the amount of $87,300 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Laracy Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station 1 Emergency Generator in the amount of $87,300 as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Mr. D’Amico reported they completed two bid rounds as the first resulted in all bids greater than $100,000. With the second bid, the site work will be completed by the DPS. He stated this is the third generator replacement project and the numbers have been increasing with each of these projects. Selectman Crowley asked where the cost numbers originated from. Town Administrator Boynton stated the Capital Improvement Program Committee. Selectman Crowley asked if the Eversource and Columbia Gas costs were hard numbers. Both Mr. Boynton and Mr. D’Amico confirmed yes. Selectman Crowley asked if there is a change order where the additional funds would come from. Mr. Boynton stated the DPS operating budget but is not anticipating going over the $100,000. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Vote to Close and Vote Recommendation for the March 11, 2019 Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant
Close the March 11, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to close the March 11, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to close the March 11, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman White seconded. Discussion. Town Administrator Boynton noted that the Board would like to have a dollar figure associated with this article and as the appraisals were in the $400,000s and there is a signed Purchase and Sale for $560,000. He would like the dollar figure to be $600,000 to allow for funding related to eminent domain and legal work by Town Counsel to assist the Medway Redevelopment Authority (MRA). He noted the need to move on the acquisition of the property to protect the MRA’s site control for the implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan. There was discussion if the $600,000 was sufficient and Mr. Boynton stated that following discussions with Town Counsel regarding eminent domain and other related legal costs the $600,000 amount seems appropriate. Selectman Crowley asked if some of this funding would be used for further appraisals of and to purchase the smaller "bottle-cap" lots. Ms. Saint Andre stated of the $74, 500 prior appropriation to the MRA, $55,000 is left for those purposes. Mr. Boynton confirmed the funds in this article are for this specific parcel noting any additional funds required by the MRA would be addressed at Annual Town Meeting (ATM). Selectman Crowley asked if there would be the need for any more STM articles. Mr. Boynton stated no and any additional items would be addressed at the STM prior to ATM. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve Article 1 for the Special Town Meeting at the amount of $600,000 to be included in the article
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 1 for the Special Town Meeting at the amount of $600,000 to be included in the article.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 1 for the Special Town Meeting at the amount of $600,000 to be included in the article. Selectman Foresto seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton noted that the Town of Medway is not acquiring the parcel but providing the funding to support the MRA’s legally authorized power to acquire the parcel. Selectman Crowley requested that the information and intent of the STM be publicized by Ms. Johnston. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
One-day liquor License Applications
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation 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 recommendation 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 recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
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 litigation...
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 litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares [topic: Workplace Injury Incident – Medway Public Schools] with no 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 litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares [topic: Workplace Injury Incident – Medway Public Schools] with no intention of returning to open session and it was so voted by roll call. Selectman Foresto seconded. (Crowley - aye; Foresto - aye; Trindade - aye; White - aye)..” (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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