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April 20, 2021
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Maryjane White, Richard D’Innocenzo, John Foresto, Dennis Crowley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 5, 2021
Approve the minutes of April 5, 2021
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 5, 2021. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Consideration of Appointments: Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Committee Memorial Committee – Kevin...
Appoint Mr. Bellows to the Memorial Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Mr. Bellows to the Memorial Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Mr. Bellows to the Memorial Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley stated he was very impressed with his resume and thanked him for his service to the country. It was so voted by rollcall: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Appoint Mr. Narducci to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Mr. Narducci to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Mr. Narducci to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion/Vote: Class II Auto Dealers Licenses: Barry Roth D/B/A Barry Roth – 2 Main Street Sonnon Inc. – 4 Main Street
Approve the Class 2 license for Barry Roth as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Class 2 license for Barry Roth as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Class 2 license for Barry Roth as presented. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve the Class 2 license for Sonnon, Inc. as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Class 2 license for Sonnon, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Class 2 license for Sonnon, Inc. as presented. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Removal of Saplings and Shrubbery Around Goat Pens – Medway Community Farm (MCF)
Approve the proposed work at the Medway Community Farm as discussed
Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the proposed work at the Medway Community Farm as discussed.
From the minutes
“Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the proposed work at the Medway Community Farm as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant - $14,994
Approve the expenditure of the Firefighter Safety Equipment grant as presented
Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the expenditure of the Firefighter Safety Equipment grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the expenditure of the Firefighter Safety Equipment grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Approval: Fire Department Fees
Approve the Fire Department fees as presented with the change to false alarms fees to $200 per the Town by-law
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Fire Department fees as presented with the change to false alarms fees to $200 per the Town by-law.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Fire Department fees as presented with the change to false alarms fees to $200 per the Town by-law. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Deputy Chief Fasolino said if a false alarm issue is not resolved, the department can require a fire watch, which is costly, so it is fixed quickly thereafter. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley nay; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Approval: Support Letter for Truck Exclusion on Clark Street and Alternative Route for Holliston’s Application to...
Support the Clark Street truck exclusion and alternate route and authorize the Chair to execute the letter of support as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board support the Clark Street truck exclusion and alternate route and authorize the Chair to execute the letter of support as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board support the Clark Street truck exclusion and alternate route and authorize the Chair to execute the letter of support as presented. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion: Trash Bag Cost Comparison – Twist Tie versus Drawstring Closure
We move from a twist tie to a drawstring closure trash bag
Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that we move from a twist tie to a drawstring closure trash bag.
Yes: Crowley, D’Innocenzo, Trindade, WhiteNo: Foresto
From the minutes
“Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that we move from a twist tie to a drawstring closure trash bag. Ms. White seconded. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto nay; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: May 10, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant – Article 1 and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 9 and 17
Approve Article 1 with the amount of $30,500
Ms. White moved that the Board approve Article 1 with the amount of $30,500.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board approve Article 1 with the amount of $30,500. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: White, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve Article 9
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 9.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 9. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 17: (Appropriation: Community Preservation Committee)
Approve Article 17
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 17.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 17. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Consideration of Public Event Permits: ALS Tri-State Trek – 6/26/2021 Ride for Food Bike-A-Thon – 10/3/2021
Approve the public event applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the public event applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the public event applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
One-Day Liquor License Applications: Heidi Anderson – Thayer Homestead – 5/15/2021 Suzanne Keast – Thayer Homestead...
Approve the one-day liquor applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Dr. D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was so voted by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Adjourn
Ms. White moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved to adjourn. Dr. D’Innocenzo seconded. It was so voted by roll call: 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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