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December 7, 2020
16 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: November 2, November 16, and November 25, 2020
Approve the minutes of November 2, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 2, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 2, 2020. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman White noted the inclusion of the chat discussion was appreciated. It was noted that Selectman Trindade requested these to be included. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve the minutes of November 16, 2020
Selectman White moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 16, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman White moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 16, 2020. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Foresto)
Approve the minutes of November 25, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 25, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 25, 2020. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Appointment Consideration: Affordable Housing Committee (AHC) Jack Wolfe Capital Improvement Planning Committee...
Appoint Jack Wolfe to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Jack Wolfe to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Jack Wolfe to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Appoint Karen Nowicki to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a two-year term
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Karen Nowicki to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board appoint Karen Nowicki to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a two-year term. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Appoint Valerie Shinas to the Cultural Council for a two-year term
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint Valerie Shinas to the Cultural Council for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board appoint Valerie Shinas to the Cultural Council for a two-year term. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Vote: Acceptance of Deed – 70 Summer Street
Accept the deed to 70 Summer Street as presented
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board accept the deed to 70 Summer Street as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board accept the deed to 70 Summer Street as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Recycling...
Authorize the expenditure of the MassDEP Recycling Dividends Program grant for continued program and policy implementation maximizing reuse, recycling, and waste reduction in the amount of $9,600...
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassDEP Recycling Dividends Program grant for continued program and policy implementation maximizing reuse, recycling, and waste reduction in the amount of $9,600 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassDEP Recycling Dividends Program grant for continued program and policy implementation maximizing reuse, recycling, and waste reduction in the amount of $9,600 as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the MEMA 2020 EMPG grant for emergency preparedness supplies in the amount of $3,500 as presented
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MEMA 2020 EMPG grant for emergency preparedness supplies in the amount of $3,500 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MEMA 2020 EMPG grant for emergency preparedness supplies in the amount of $3,500 as presented. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Report from the Investment Advisory Committee (IAC)
Amend the composition of the Investment Advisory Committee to decrease the total number of the citizens at large from three to two members
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board amend the composition of the Investment Advisory Committee to decrease the total number of the citizens at large from three to two members.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board amend the composition of the Investment Advisory Committee to decrease the total number of the citizens at large from three to two members. Selectmen D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Name Change to Select Board – Process, Discussion, and Vote
All references to this Board are changed to Medway Select Board immediately upon Attorney General approval of the by-law change voted at the November 16, 2020 Town Meeting
Selectman Crowley moved that all references to this Board are changed to Medway Select Board immediately upon Attorney General approval of the by-law change voted at the November 16, 2020 Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Crowley moved that all references to this Board are changed to Medway Select Board immediately upon Attorney General approval of the by-law change voted at the November 16, 2020 Town Meeting. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: D’Innocenzo)
Begin the process of amending the Medway Charter to insert the term "Select Board" in all applicable areas, and that to begin this process Town Counsel is asked to appear before this Board at our...
Selectman Crowley moved that the Board begin the process of amending the Medway Charter to insert the term "Select Board" in all applicable areas, and that to begin this process Town Counsel is asked to appear before this Board at our December 21st meeting to discuss options available to effect said change.
From the minutes
“Selectman Crowley moved that the Board begin the process of amending the Medway Charter to insert the term "Select Board" in all applicable areas, and that to begin this process Town Counsel is asked to appear before this Board at our December 21st meeting to discuss options available to effect said change. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: D’Innocenzo)
Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Committee – Creation, Discussion, and Vote
Create the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Committee per the terms of the Committee Mission Statement, Committee Charge, and Committee Composition plan dated December 7, 2020
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board create the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Committee per the terms of the Committee Mission Statement, Committee Charge, and Committee Composition plan dated December 7, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board create the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Committee per the terms of the Committee Mission Statement, Committee Charge, and Committee Composition plan dated December 7, 2020. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Town Manager’s office be directed to notify the community through social media outlets, including the Town website, of the request for residents to serve on the IDEA Committee, and further to...
Selectman Foresto moved that Town Manager’s office be directed to notify the community through social media outlets, including the Town website, of the request for residents to serve on the IDEA Committee, and further to include interviews for said Committee applicants on this Board’s agenda of January 19, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that Town Manager’s office be directed to notify the community through social media outlets, including the Town website, of the request for residents to serve on the IDEA Committee, and further to include interviews for said Committee applicants on this Board’s agenda of January 19, 2021. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked that it be made known that the Selectmen make appointments to this committee. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval – 2020 License Renewals
Approve the license renewals for the businesses provided in the Board’s packet conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment and departmental approvals required for renewal...
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the license renewals for the businesses provided in the Board’s packet conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment and departmental approvals required for renewal of the specific licenses.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the license renewals for the businesses provided in the Board’s packet conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment and departmental approvals required for renewal of the specific licenses. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley noted his surprise that the Medway Restaurant was closed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Adjourn
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to adjourn,
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved to adjourn, Selectman White seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (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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