MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 6, 2020
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Foresto, Glenn Trindade, Richard D’Innocenzo, Maryjane White
Absent: Dennis Crowley
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
Nominate Selectman Trindade as Chair
Selectman White made a motion to nominate Selectman Trindade as Chair.
From the minutes
“Selectman White made a motion to nominate Selectman Trindade as Chair. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: D’Innocenzo)
Nominate Selectman White as Vice Chair
Selectman Trindade made a motion to nominate Selectman White as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade made a motion to nominate Selectman White as Vice Chair. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Nominate Selectman D’Innocenzo as Clerk
Selectman Trindade made a motion to nominate Selectman D’Innocenzo as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade made a motion to nominate Selectman D’Innocenzo as Clerk. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Public Hearing/Vote: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Water and Sewer Rates
Open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 water and sewer rates
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 water and sewer rates. Selectman White
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 water and sewer rates. Selectman White Seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto)
Close the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 water and Sewer rates
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board close the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 water and Sewer rates. Selectman White
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board close the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 water and Sewer rates. Selectman White Seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto)
Approve the FY21 water and sewer rates as discussed
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the FY21 water and sewer rates as discussed. Selectman White
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the FY21 water and sewer rates as discussed. Selectman White Seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 12, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 12, 2020. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve the minutes of June 15, 2020
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 15, 2020. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman White requested to correct the spelling of Tim Fagerson’s name on page1, line 17. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve the minutes of June 17, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 17, 2020. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Approve the minutes of June 26, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 26, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 26, 2020. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant - $8,000
Authorize the expenditure of the FY 2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $8,000 as presented
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY 2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $8,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY 2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $8,000 as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Appointment Considerations: Community Preservation Committee – Dan Hooper Energy and Sustainability Committee...
Appoint Dan Hooper to the Community Preservation Committee for the at-large position for a three-year term
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Dan Hooper to the Community Preservation Committee for the at-large position for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Dan Hooper to the Community Preservation Committee for the at-large position for a three-year term. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Appoint Martin Dietrich to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Martin Dietrich to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Martin Dietrich to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Appoint Paul Trufant to the Medway Christmas Parade Committee for a three-year term
Selectman White moved that the Board appoint Paul Trufant to the Medway Christmas Parade Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board appoint Paul Trufant to the Medway Christmas Parade Committee for a three-year term. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion/Vote: Land Donation – 70 Summer Street
Move forward with the intention to accept the land donation of 70 Summer Street as discussed
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board move forward with the intention to accept the land donation of 70 Summer Street as discussed.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board move forward with the intention to accept the land donation of 70 Summer Street as discussed. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Glen Brook Way Apartments, LLC Phase 1 Financing Documents
The Board, pursuant to the CPA Funding Agreement dated August 12, 2019, approve and accept the Affordable Housing Restriction to be granted to the Town by Glen Brook Way Apartments, LLC on...
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board, pursuant to the CPA Funding Agreement dated August 12, 2019, approve and accept the Affordable Housing Restriction to be granted to the Town by Glen Brook Way Apartments, LLC on properties located at 1 Glen Brook Way, 3 Glen Brook Way, and 33 West Street, and the Master Subordination Agreement to be entered into with project lenders, as the same may be amended to include non-substantive changes acceptable to the Town Manager and Town Counsel, and to authorize the chair and/or Town Manager Boynton to execute, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, the Affordable Housing Restriction, the Master Subordination Agreement, and any other related documents and agreements to effectuate the transactions contemplated under the Funding Agreement.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board, pursuant to the CPA Funding Agreement dated August 12, 2019, approve and accept the Affordable Housing Restriction to be granted to the Town by Glen Brook Way Apartments, LLC on properties located at 1 Glen Brook Way, 3 Glen Brook Way, and 33 West Street, and the Master Subordination Agreement to be entered into with project lenders, as the same may be amended to include non-substantive changes acceptable to the Town Manager and Town Counsel, and to authorize the chair and/or Town Manager Boynton to execute, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, the Affordable Housing Restriction, the Master Subordination Agreement, and any other related documents and agreements to effectuate the transactions contemplated under the Funding Agreement. Selectman Foresto seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: Foresto)
Approval: Budget Transfer Request $25,000 for Net Metering $10,000 for Unemployment Expenses
Approve the budget transfer request of $25,000 for net metering and $10,000 for employment expenses as discussed
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the budget transfer request of $25,000 for net metering and $10,000 for employment expenses as discussed.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the budget transfer request of $25,000 for net metering and $10,000 for employment expenses as discussed. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Advance In Lieu of Funds Borrowing – Purchase of 13 & 15R Populatic Street - $400,000
Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to accept a deed on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to complete the purchase of property at 13 Populatic Street, identified as Assessors’ parcel 61-052,...
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to accept a deed on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to complete the purchase of property at 13 Populatic Street, identified as Assessors’ parcel 61-052, and 15R Populatic Street, identified as Assessors’ parcels 71-025 and 71-026, and, further, to execute all other documents and agreements related to such purchase as deemed advisable by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to accept a deed on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to complete the purchase of property at 13 Populatic Street, identified as Assessors’ parcel 61-052, and 15R Populatic Street, identified as Assessors’ parcels 71-025 and 71-026, and, further, to execute all other documents and agreements related to such purchase as deemed advisable by Town Counsel. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $400,000 for the purchase of 13 & 15R Populatic Street as presented
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $400,000 for the purchase of 13 & 15R Populatic Street as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve an Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $400,000 for the purchase of 13 & 15R Populatic Street as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: MetroWest Veterans District - Membership Renewal and Designation of Representative
Renew the membership to and designate Town Manager Boynton as the Board of Directors’ representative to the MetroWest Veterans District
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to renew the membership to and designate Town Manager Boynton as the Board of Directors’ representative to the MetroWest Veterans District.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to renew the membership to and designate Town Manager Boynton as the Board of Directors’ representative to the MetroWest Veterans District. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion/Vote: FY20 Senior Work-Off Program Compensation
Approve compensating seniors involved in the senior work-off program in FY20 the greater number of hours worked from last year or this year as recommended by the Board of Assessors
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve compensating seniors involved in the senior work-off program in FY20 the greater number of hours worked from last year or this year as recommended by the Board of Assessors.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve compensating seniors involved in the senior work-off program in FY20 the greater number of hours worked from last year or this year as recommended by the Board of Assessors. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion: Naming North Street Playground for Harry (Buz) Johnson
Support the naming of the North Street Playground for Buz Johnson as discussed
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to support the naming of the North Street Playground for Buz Johnson as discussed.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to support the naming of the North Street Playground for Buz Johnson as discussed. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
One-Day Liquor License Application
Approve the one-day liquor license 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 license as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor license as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: Foresto)
Adjourn
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to adjourn. Selectman White seconded. 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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