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Medway Select Board
How the Medway Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Same five members after the spring 2019 town election. On June 3, 2019 the board chose John Foresto as Chair, Glenn Trindade as Vice Chair and Dennis Crowley as Clerk. Covers 39 meetings, June 3 to June 26, 2020.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
Vice-ChairGlenn TrindadeVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 33 of 39 meetings
Dennis CrowleyClerk · Elected townwide · at 36 of 39 meetingsRichard D’InnocenzoMember · Elected townwide · at 25 of 39 meetings
Maryjane WhiteMember · Elected townwide · at 35 of 39 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board minutes (called the Board of Selectmen until early 2021) from January 2, 2018 through September 8, 2026. Minutes from 2024 on come from the town’s meetings page, one file per meeting; minutes from 2018 to 2023 come from the town’s meetings archive, which posts each year’s agendas and minutes as one zip file (the archive goes back to 1964), so for those years the minutes link opens that year’s zip file. Not here: minutes after September 8, 2026 (September 21 and October 5, 2026 are not posted yet); about 35 dates from 2018 to 2023 that have an agenda in the archive but no minutes (some may have been cancelled or held at Town Meeting); April 24, May 1, July 1, October 24 and November 11, 2024; March 12, April 12 and April 22, 2025 (sessions at other boards’ meetings, a legislative breakfast and a hearing listed on the meetings page without minutes); and November 18, 2024, where the meetings page posts the agenda in place of the minutes. Joint meetings with other boards are included, but only the Select Board’s own votes. Medway’s minutes are typed and give the mover, the seconder and a three-number count for almost every vote (“VOTE: 5-0-0”); split votes usually name the members who voted no or abstained (“VOTE: 4-1-0. Mr. Crowley voted against.”), and remote meetings in 2020 and 2021 and executive-session votes use roll calls listing each member. The minutes do not always write the count in the same order, so we follow the names, not the order of the numbers. When the count matches the members present with no one named as voting no, we show every member present as voting yes; when the minutes name the members who voted no or abstained and the count adds up, we show everyone else present as voting yes. Members who arrived late, left early or recused are left out of the votes they missed when the minutes or the count show it. Where the minutes give a split count without names, a roll call leaves out a member who was there or names one the attendance line does not show, or the count does not match the members present, we show the count only and add a note. Motions written down with no vote after them (most were withdrawn or replaced by an amended motion that was voted on) are not included, since the minutes do not say how they came out. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 15Authorize the expenditure of the COVID-19 CARES Act grant…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Authorize the expenditure of the COVID-19 CARES Act grant funds for reimbursement of COVID-19 related unbillable out of network insurance costs, PPE costs, and personnel costs in the amount of...
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the COVID-19 CARES Act grant funds for reimbursement of COVID-19 related unbillable out of network insurance costs, PPE costs, and personnel costs in the amount of $13,116.78 as presented.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the COVID-19 CARES Act grant funds for reimbursement of COVID-19 related unbillable out of network insurance costs, PPE costs, and personnel costs in the amount of $13,116.78 as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Accept the deed to Forest Road as presentedMotion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board accept the deed to Forest…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Accept the deed to Forest Road as presented
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board accept the deed to Forest Road as presented.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board accept the deed to Forest Road as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Approve the letter as discussed and authorize the chair…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the letter as discussed…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Approve the letter as discussed and authorize the chair to execute it
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the letter as discussed and authorize the chair to execute it.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the letter as discussed and authorize the chair to execute it. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve an Advance of Funds…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $3,600,000 for the Brentwood area water main replacement project as presented
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $3,600,000 for the Brentwood area water main replacement project as presented.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $3,600,000 for the Brentwood area water main replacement project as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley stated Town Meeting gave us authorization to spend the $5.5 million and asked why we are waiting until September and if we could go out any quicker. Ms. Pratt stated the September timeframe is accurate as there are a series of accounting and finance steps that require completion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Gravity…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Gravity Construction for the Holliston and Brentwood water main improvement project - Contract 1 in the amount of $1,816,114.51, subject to receipt...
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Gravity Construction for the Holliston and Brentwood water main improvement project - Contract 1 in the amount of $1,816,114.51, subject to receipt of performance and payment bonds.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Gravity Construction for the Holliston and Brentwood water main improvement project - Contract 1 in the amount of $1,816,114.51, subject to receipt of performance and payment bonds. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion: VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Authorize the chair to execute the contract with KJS…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Authorize the chair to execute the contract with KJS for the Holliston and Brentwood water main improvement project - Contract 2 in the amount of $1,494,745.32, subject to receipt of…
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with KJS for the Holliston and Brentwood water main improvement project - Contract 2 in the amount of $1,494,745.32, subject to receipt of performance and payment bonds.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with KJS for the Holliston and Brentwood water main improvement project - Contract 2 in the amount of $1,494,745.32, subject to receipt of performance and payment bonds. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion: VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Weston…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Weston & Sampson for engineering services for the Brentwood area water main replacement project in an amount not to exceed $217,660
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Weston & Sampson for engineering services for the Brentwood area water main replacement project in an amount not to exceed $217,660.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Weston & Sampson for engineering services for the Brentwood area water main replacement project in an amount not to exceed $217,660. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion: VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Reappoint KP Law as Town Counsel for a three-year…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board reappoint KP Law as Town…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Reappoint KP Law as Town Counsel for a three-year term
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board reappoint KP Law as Town Counsel for a three-year term.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board reappoint KP Law as Town Counsel for a three-year term. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if we are under budget. Ms. Pratt confirmed. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint the incumbent board and…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley noted that a member on the Agricultural Committee has not attended any meetings and asked for the Selectmen’s position. Mr. Boynton stated he will send a letter to this individual noting the need for attendance in order to remain on the committee. Selectman Crowley asked about Scott Guyette and his lack of participation in the Christmas Parade Committee. Selectman White stated that he no longer lives in Town. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Jun 15Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to…Motion: Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor licenses…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 15, 2020: Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Selectman D’Innocenzo 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.
Glenn Trindade had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo 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 White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, 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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