September 8, 2020

“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint Ancelin Wolfe to the Cultural Council for a one-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint Joanne Williams to the Cultural Council for a one-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint David Travalini to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint Morgan Harris to the Historical Commission for a one-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the Host Community Agreement with Good Feels, Inc. for a marijuana product manufacturing facility at 23 Jayar Road as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the amended Host Community Agreement and authorize the Chair to execute the Certification with PhytoTherapy, Inc. as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY20 Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Program for Police Station and vehicle cleaning in the amount of $15,239.24 as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if the checks have arrived. Mr. Boynton stated no. Selectman Crowley asked for confirmation that no work will begin until the checks arrive. Mr. Boynton confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY20 Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Program for Fire Station prevention, preparation and response in the amount $26,927.80 of as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the CARES Act Relief Funds in the amount of $1,183,828 as presented. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if a list was provided that details the $650,000 spent by the schools. Mr. Boynton stated no. Selectman Crowley stated he would approve as long as Finance Director Pratt reviewed and approved each listed expenditure prior to submission for reimbursement. Selectman Trindade noted what was spent has to be submitted to Finance Director Pratt to confirm they are allowable expenses. There was discussion on how the funds are categorized and tracked by the Town Accountant. Mr. Boynton will request the details of the $650,000 in school expenditures. Selectman Foresto reminded all that at the last meeting the Town Accountant stated she was reviewing each of these to make sure they would be viable for this grant funding. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the renaming North Street Park Lieutenant Colonel Harry "Buz" Johnson, Jr. and playground rededication to Lillian Hodgson as discussed. Selectman White second. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to engage BCK Law and to engage an energy consultant to evaluate the impact of the requested opacity changes to the Exelon EFSB permit in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Seconded White. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board support the inclusion of the Fall Town Meeting warrant articles for the Police Chief position to be removed from Civil Service and the article proposing a general by-law to identify the manner of selection for both Police and Fire Chief positions as discussed. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the FY22 budget calendar as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board vote to open the November 16, 2020 Fall Town Meeting warrant. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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“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 White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)

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