MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 2, 2020
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Maryjane White, Richard D’Innocenzo, Dennis Crowley, John Foresto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Selectman Trindade stepped out of the meeting briefly.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification Hearing
Open the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification public hearing
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to open the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification public hearing.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to open the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification public hearing. Selectman White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Close the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification public hearing
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to close the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification public hearing.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to close the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification public hearing. Selectman White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Selectman D’Innocenzo that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2021 and there be no residential or commercial exemption
Selectman D’Innocenzo that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2021 and there be no residential or commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2021 and there be no residential or commercial exemption. Selectman White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 19, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 19, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 19, 2020. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Consideration and Vote: Letter of Support for Redevelopment Authority Application for Site Readiness Grant
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the letter of support for the Redevelopment Authority’s application for the Site Readiness Grant as presented
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the letter of support for the Redevelopment Authority’s application for the Site Readiness Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the letter of support for the Redevelopment Authority’s application for the Site Readiness Grant as presented. Selectman White seconded. Ms. Saint Andre stated this is a grant program through Massachusetts Development which will be used to cover the expenses related to Oak Grove noting that support has already been received from the Economic Development Committee and the Planning and Economic Development Board. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Public Hearing: Layout of Applegate Road and Potential Eminent Domain Takings
Open the public hearing for the layout of Applegate Road and potential eminent domain takings
Selectman Foresto moved to open the public hearing for the layout of Applegate Road and potential eminent domain takings.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved to open the public hearing for the layout of Applegate Road and potential eminent domain takings. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Close the public hearing for the layout of Applegate Road and potential eminent domain takings
Selectman Foresto moved to close the public hearing for the layout of Applegate Road and potential eminent domain takings.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved to close the public hearing for the layout of Applegate Road and potential eminent domain takings. Selectman White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Lay out as a public way Applegate Road in its entirety from Station 0 + 00 at Coffee Street to its end at Station 17 + 46.52 at Ellis Street as shown on the Street Acceptance Plan - Applegate...
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board of Selectmen lay out as a public way Applegate Road in its entirety from Station 0 + 00 at Coffee Street to its end at Station 17 + 46.52 at Ellis Street as shown on the Street Acceptance Plan - Applegate Road, dated October 21, 2020, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc. of Holliston, MA, to be recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, and to file the layout with the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board of Selectmen lay out as a public way Applegate Road in its entirety from Station 0 + 00 at Coffee Street to its end at Station 17 + 46.52 at Ellis Street as shown on the Street Acceptance Plan - Applegate Road, dated October 21, 2020, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc. of Holliston, MA, to be recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, and to file the layout with the Town Clerk. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Resident Andrew Page just wanted to clarify that the damage caused on the curb will not be paid from the bond proceeds. Mr. Boynton confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion: Exelon Environmental Review
Accept the report from Tech Environmental, Inc. and for the Town Manager and BCK Law to continue to monitor the EFSB process moving forward
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board accept the report from Tech Environmental, Inc. and for the Town Manager and BCK Law to continue to monitor the EFSB process moving forward.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board accept the report from Tech Environmental, Inc. and for the Town Manager and BCK Law to continue to monitor the EFSB process moving forward. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 3: (Street Acceptance – Applegate Rd)
Approve Article 3
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve Article 3.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve Article 3. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 14: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Central Business District Special Permits)
Approve Article 14
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 14.
Glenn Trindade had come back to the meeting (the count includes every member).
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 14. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
ARTICLE 15: (Citizens’ Petition: Board of Selectmen Change to Select Board)
Approve Article 15
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 15.
The minutes give only the count (3-2-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 15. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectmen Crowley reminded all that the residents already voted no three times. Selectman White reiterated that she feels Town Meeting is not the time to take the vote, especially during COVID. Selectman Crowley asked for clarification that the terminology Select Board and Select Board Members would be included in the change. This was confirmed. Ms. Tarkowski commented about Town Meeting not being the place to accomplish this noting that, unless the Board votes to approve this, the only place to do it is at Town Meeting. She stated that since the Board can do this on their own, then the Board should take a stance on this and she would be disappointed if the Board did not approve this. Selectman Crowley reiterated that five Selectmen should not change this nor the small number of residents that are at Town Meeting. Mr. Boynton noted that this article is to seek a by-law change. This in and of itself for practical purposes would change the name. However, there would need to be another Town Meeting article to effectuate the change. This article does not fully change the name unless the Charter is amended. VOTE: 3-2-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session Under Reason 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...
Selectman White moved that the Board enter Executive Session Under Reason 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 litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares [Collective Bargaining]. The chair so declared.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board enter Executive Session Under Reason 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 litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares [Collective Bargaining]. The chair so declared. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded and it was so voted by roll call: 5-0-0 (Crowley, aye; D’Innocenzo, aye; Foresto aye; Trindade, aye; White, aye)..” (Motion: White, 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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