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January 21, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 6, 2020
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 6, 2020.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, Trindade, WhiteAbstained: Crowley
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 6, 2020. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-1Selectman Crowley abstained as he had not yet reviewed the minutes..” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion: Adoption of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 138, Section 33B – Allowing On-Premises Licensees...
Approve the inclusion of an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to accept the MGL Chapter 138, Section 33B, to extend the hours of the sale of alcohol on Sundays from 10am-12pm
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the inclusion of an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to accept the MGL Chapter 138, Section 33B, to extend the hours of the sale of alcohol on Sundays from 10am-12pm.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the inclusion of an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to accept the MGL Chapter 138, Section 33B, to extend the hours of the sale of alcohol on Sundays from 10am-12pm. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion/Vote: Massachusetts School Building Association (MSBA) Statement of Interest Form to Replace Memorial...
Discussion/Vote: Massachusetts School Building Association (MSBA) Statement of Interest Form to Replace Memorial School Roof (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
Selectman Trindade stated the following vote of the Board of Selectmen: Having convened in an open meeting on January 21, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Medway, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 13, 2020 for the Memorial Elementary School located at 16 Cassidy Lane which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for the replacement of the existing ballast roof with a new fully adhered EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer membrane) roof in order to reduce maintenance cost, preserve the Town asset and reduce overall operating costs; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade stated the following vote of the Board of Selectmen: Having convened in an open meeting on January 21, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Medway, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 13, 2020 for the Memorial Elementary School located at 16 Cassidy Lane which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for the replacement of the existing ballast roof with a new fully adhered EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer membrane) roof in order to reduce maintenance cost, preserve the Town asset and reduce overall operating costs; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Solid Waste Contract with Lawrence Waste Services
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Lawrence Waste Services as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Lawrence Waste Services as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Lawrence Waste Services as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if the bonding company question was resolved. Specifically, is there a bond in for the life of the contract? Town Administrator Boynton confirmed, unless the Town lessens or waives the bond after one year. If there is an issue in the life of contract while bond is in place, the bonding company would be responsible to come in and complete the duties. There is language allowing the Board to review the bond on a yearly basis. He stated that we anticipate we may require the bond for the second year. Mr. D’Amico reiterated that the Lawrence Waste choice is the highest risk case as they do not have a lot of municipal experience. However, the owner has experience and we have experience with them at the recycling center. He reported they have visited the location; it is a home-grown company right here in Medway, and the owner lives in Town, as well. Selectman Crowley stated there are a lot of convoluted pieces to this contract and asked if Town Administrator Boynton and Mr. D’Amico are confirming that this is the lowest bid. Mr. Boynton confirmed and reviewed the specific numbers to validate this confirmation: $752,000 versus $779,000, and $797,111 versus $899,000 if weekly recycling is added. He stated there are flexible costs for recycling as the cost per tonnage changes daily but we will be working closely with Lawrence Waste to address this. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Medway Charter Update: (a) Senate Revision Request and (b) Board of Selectmen Name Change
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 Trindade 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: amending the bill, in section 2, by striking out, in line 567, the words "section 23B of chapter 39" and inserting in place thereof the following words: - "sections 18 to 25, inclusive of chapter 30A". And further authorizes the Massachusetts Senate, and House of Representatives as may be required, to make the change as presented herein.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade 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: amending the bill, in section 2, by striking out, in line 567, the words "section 23B of chapter 39" and inserting in place thereof the following words: - "sections 18 to 25, inclusive of chapter 30A". And further authorizes the Massachusetts Senate, and House of Representatives as may be required, to make the change as presented herein. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Town Administrator Boynton explained that this essentially addresses the potential termination of the Town Manager that was originally subject to Ch. 39, which was repealed and replaced by Ch. 30A. The Selectmen must give the Town Manager 48 hours’ notice of an executive session where the intent is to discuss removing the Town Manager. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
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 D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda for Reasons Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda for Reasons Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and the chair so declares, 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 Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session to vote to approve and release Executive Session Minutes as referenced on the agenda for Reasons Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and the chair so declares, 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 D’Innocenzo seconded. The chair so declared. It was voted: 5-0-0 (Crowley - aye; D’Innocenzo – aye; Foresto – aye; Trindade - aye; White - aye)..” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
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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