MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 6, 2020
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Dennis Crowley, Richard D’Innocenzo, Maryjane White
Absent: John Foresto
During the meeting:
- Richard D’Innocenzo arrived at 7:06pm.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 16, 2019
Selectman White moved that the Board approve the minutes of December 16, 2019.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board approve the minutes of December 16, 2019. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Crowley)
Approval: Environmental Zoning Consulting – Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. - $13,942
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Weston & Sampson for environmental zoning consulting as presented
Selectman White moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Weston & Sampson for environmental zoning consulting as presented.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Weston & Sampson for environmental zoning consulting as presented. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Crowley)
Approval – Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing – 16 Alder St Purchase - $250,000
Approve the Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing Report in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of purchasing 16 Alder Street as presented
Selectman White moved that the Board vote to approve the Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing Report in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of purchasing 16 Alder Street as presented.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board vote to approve the Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing Report in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of purchasing 16 Alder Street as presented. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Crowley)
Discussion: Recommendation for Solid Waste Contract – Lawrence Waste Services
Approve the change to weekly recycling
Selectman White moved that the Board approve the change to weekly recycling.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board approve the change to weekly recycling. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Selectman Crowley made a friendly amendment to the motion that this be at an additional cost of $45,000 per year. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: D’Innocenzo)
Vote to Open May 11, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
Open the May 11, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
Selectman White moved that the Board vote to open the May 11, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board vote to open the May 11, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Trindade noted that this is a procedural vote that allows us to accept warrant articles. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: D’Innocenzo)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
The Medway Board of Selectmen moves and votes to recommend to the Massachusetts Senate to amend the Medway Charter bill, in section 2, in proposed subsection 5-4-1 of section 4 of chapter 5 of the...
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Medway Board of Selectmen moves and votes to recommend to the Massachusetts Senate to amend the Medway Charter bill, in section 2, in proposed subsection 5-4-1 of section 4 of chapter 5 of the proposed charter of the Town of Medway, by replacing the subsection with the following: (d) Faced with action by the Board of Selectmen to terminate, remove or suspend, the town manager shall be afforded all of the provisions provided municipal employees under Massachusetts General Law. And further authorized the Massachusetts Senate, and House of Representatives as may be required, to make the change as presented herein.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Medway Board of Selectmen moves and votes to recommend to the Massachusetts Senate to amend the Medway Charter bill, in section 2, in proposed subsection 5-4-1 of section 4 of chapter 5 of the proposed charter of the Town of Medway, by replacing the subsection with the following: (d) Faced with action by the Board of Selectmen to terminate, remove or suspend, the town manager shall be afforded all of the provisions provided municipal employees under Massachusetts General Law. And further authorized the Massachusetts Senate, and House of Representatives as may be required, to make the change as presented herein. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked when Selectman White needs the charter changes approved in preparation for the upcoming election. Ms. White stated these do not impact the upcoming election. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
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 D’Innocenzo 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.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo 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. Selectman White seconded. The Chair so declared. (Crowley - aye; D’Innocenzo – aye; Trindade - aye; White - aye)..” (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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