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December 16, 2019
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Foresto, Glenn Trindade, Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White
Absent: Richard D’Innocenzo
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 2, 2019
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of December 2, 2019.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of December 2, 2019. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Med-Project LLC Grant Program for Disposal of Unwanted Medications Collection...
Authorize the expenditure of the Med-Project LLC Grant program funds for the disposal of unwanted medications collection kiosk in the amount of $650 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Med-Project LLC Grant program funds for the disposal of unwanted medications collection kiosk in the amount of $650 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Med-Project LLC Grant program funds for the disposal of unwanted medications collection kiosk in the amount of $650 as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Traffic Enforcement Grant for traffic safety campaigns in the amount of $12,000 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Traffic Enforcement Grant for traffic safety campaigns in the amount of $12,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2020 Traffic Enforcement Grant for traffic safety campaigns in the amount of $12,000 as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects (GRLA) for the Town-Wide Facilities Study - $240,000
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects for the Town-Wide Facilities Study in the amount of $240,000 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects for the Town-Wide Facilities Study in the amount of $240,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects for the Town-Wide Facilities Study in the amount of $240,000 as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Foresto noted he was impressed with the information they provided. Selectman Crowley stated they were highly rated out of the five respondents noting they are local, small, and the group felt they would be more responsive. Selectman Trindade noted the intent of this project is to evaluate the state of our buildings and give us a roadmap moving forward. Mr. Boynton stated this is not a roadmap to build new buildings, but to provide a direction of what is needed for a 10 to 20 year plan. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Route 109 Design Advisory Committee: Determination of Need
Dissolve the Route 109 Design Advisory Committee with thanks
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to dissolve the Route 109 Design Advisory Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to dissolve the Route 109 Design Advisory Committee with thanks. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Consideration of Public Event Application: Harvest Ride for Respite, September 26, 2020.
Approve the public event application as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the public event application 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 public event application as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
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 White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda under Exemption 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 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 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. The Chair so declared. (Crowley - aye; Foresto aye; Trindade - aye; White - aye).
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 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 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. The Chair so declared. (Crowley - aye; Foresto aye; Trindade - aye; White - aye)..” (Motion: Trindade)
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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