MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 7, 2021
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, John Foresto, Frank Rossi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Ms. White as Chair
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Ms. White as Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Ms. White as Chair. Mr. Rossi seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Appoint Mr. Crowley as Vice-Chair
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Crowley as Vice-Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Crowley as Vice-Chair. Mr. Rossi seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Appoint Mr. Rossi as Clerk
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Rossi as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Rossi as Clerk. Mr. Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Public Hearing (7PM): Discussion/Vote: Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Water and Sewer Rates
Open the public hearing on the FY22 water and sewer rates
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing on the FY22 water and sewer rates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing on the FY22 water and sewer rates. Mr. Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Close the public hearing on the FY22 water and sewer rates
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the public hearing on the FY22 water and sewer rates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the public hearing on the FY22 water and sewer rates. Mr. Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve the FY22 water rates case number 6 as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY22 water rates case number 6 as discussed.
Yes: Foresto, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY22 water rates case number 6 as discussed. Mr. Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-1-0Mr. Crowley voted against..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approve the Sewer rates with no change
Mr. Trindade moved to approve the Sewer rates with no change.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to approve the Sewer rates with no change. Mr. Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Reconsideration/Approval of Minutes: Reconsideration of May 3, 2021 Approval of May 17, 2021
Approve to amend the minutes of May 3, 2021 as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve to amend the minutes of May 3, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve to amend the minutes of May 3, 2021 as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Crowley)
Approve the minutes of May 17, 2021
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 17, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 17, 2021. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Appointment Considerations: Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) Associate Member – Thomas Gay Municipal...
Appoint Mr. Gay as an associate member of the PEDB for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Gay as an associate member of the PEDB for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Gay as an associate member of the PEDB for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Appoint Mr. Robinson as to the Municipal Facility Study Committee for a term expiring upon completion of the final report
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Robinson as to the Municipal Facility Study Committee for a term expiring upon completion of the final report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mr. Robinson as to the Municipal Facility Study Committee for a term expiring upon completion of the final report. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: MassEVIP Public Access Charging Grant Program - $32,357 and Approval of...
Authorize the expenditure of the MassEVIP Public Access Charging Grant Program grant and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Voltrek LLC as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassEVIP Public Access Charging Grant Program grant and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Voltrek LLC as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassEVIP Public Access Charging Grant Program grant and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Voltrek LLC as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Annual Appointments
Appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda. Mr. Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Discussion: Select Board Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Meeting Schedule
Approve the FY2022 Select Board meeting schedule as presented with the change of June 20, 2022 to June 21, 2022
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the FY2022 Select Board meeting schedule as presented with the change of June 20, 2022 to June 21, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the FY2022 Select Board meeting schedule as presented with the change of June 20, 2022 to June 21, 2022. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Policy on Continuation of Remote Participation
Advise all Boards and Committees to return to in-person meetings as of June 15th as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to advise all Boards and Committees to return to in-person meetings as of June 15th as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to advise all Boards and Committees to return to in-person meetings as of June 15th as discussed. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Vote: Rescind Select Board Emergency Declaration of March 16, 2020
Rescind the emergency declaration of March 16, 2020, as discussed
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board rescind the emergency declaration of March 16, 2020, as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board rescind the emergency declaration of March 16, 2020, as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
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Approve the one-day liquor applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Trindade 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
“Mr. Trindade 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. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Grant the Community Farm the approval to proceed with the solar project
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board grant the Community Farm the approval to proceed with the solar project.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board grant the Community Farm the approval to proceed with the solar project. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Retain Jeff Bernstein of BCK Law as special counsel for the battery energy storage system (BESS)
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to retain Jeff Bernstein of BCK Law as special counsel for the battery energy storage system (BESS).
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to retain Jeff Bernstein of BCK Law as special counsel for the battery energy storage system (BESS). Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE-5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Authorize the Town Manager to retain Glenn Walker of Sansoucy, LLC for the purpose of PILOT investigation in an amount not to exceed $12,000
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to retain Glenn Walker of Sansoucy, LLC for the purpose of PILOT investigation in an amount not to exceed $12,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to retain Glenn Walker of Sansoucy, LLC for the purpose of PILOT investigation in an amount not to exceed $12,000. Mr. Rossi seconded. Vote-5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Authorize the use of Exelon funds for the purposes just voted
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the use of Exelon funds for the purposes just voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the use of Exelon funds for the purposes just voted. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Foresto seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
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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