MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2019
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Foresto, Glenn Trindade, Dennis Crowley, Richard D’Innocenzo, Maryjane White
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Richard D’Innocenzo arrived at 8:14PM.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 28, 2019
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 28, 2019.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 28, 2019. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked that on page, eight, line 378, the "do not use" be changed to "rarely use". VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Small Wireless Broadband Deployment - Design Rules and Regulations and Application
Amend page 2, section 2, paragraph 2 of the Design Rules and Regulations to remove "or other Town Granting Authority"
Selectman Trindade moved that to amend page 2, section 2, paragraph 2 of the Design Rules and Regulations to remove "or other Town Granting Authority".
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that to amend page 2, section 2, paragraph 2 of the Design Rules and Regulations to remove "or other Town Granting Authority". Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the small wireless broadband deployment design rules and regulations and application as discussed
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the small wireless broadband deployment design rules and regulations and application as discussed.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the small wireless broadband deployment design rules and regulations and application as discussed. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Discussion: Request to Change Board of Selectmen Name to Select Board
Selectman Trindade that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Office of Elders Affairs Grant for accessibility and safety improvements for the Lovering Heights...
Selectman Trindade that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Office of Elders Affairs Grant for accessibility and safety improvements for the Lovering Heights Senior Complex in the amount of $135,000 as presented.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Office of Elders Affairs Grant for accessibility and safety improvements for the Lovering Heights Senior Complex in the amount of $135,000 as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if Mr. D’Amico can guarantee that this work will be getting done for this amount. Mr. D’Amico confirmed. Selectman Crowley asked what happens to any leftover funds. Mr. Boynton stated that we will make sure to utilize all of the funding. Selectman Crowley stated he cannot support any Town funds being used for this project as this location is under the State’s responsibility to maintain. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Grant for public safety equipment in the amount of $170,000 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Grant for public safety equipment in the amount of $170,000 as presented.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Grant for public safety equipment in the amount of $170,000 as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if we have hard numbers. Mr. Boynton confirmed. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant for Medway Cultural Council expenditures in the amount of $6,500 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant for Medway Cultural Council expenditures in the amount of $6,500 as presented.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant for Medway Cultural Council expenditures in the amount of $6,500 as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
One-day Liquor License Applications
Approve the one-day liquor license as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor license as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor license as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda for Exemption Reason 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda for Exemption Reason 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 Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body and the chair so declares, with no intention of returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda for Exemption Reason 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 Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body and the chair so declares, with no intention of returning to open session. Selectman White seconded. The Chair so declared. It was so called by roll call vote: (Crowley - aye; D’Innocenzo – aye; Foresto - aye; Trindade - aye; White - aye)..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
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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