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July 12, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade
Absent: John Foresto
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 7 and June 21, 2021
Approve the minutes of June 7 and June 21, 2021 as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 7 and June 21, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 7 and June 21, 2021 as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Consideration of Appointments to Cable Advisory Committee (5): Richard Boucher, John Foresto, Robert O’Neill,...
Appoint Richard Boucher, John Foresto, Robert O’Neill, Timothy Rice, and Brian Warfield to the Cable Advisory Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Richard Boucher, John Foresto, Robert O’Neill, Timothy Rice, and Brian Warfield to the Cable Advisory Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Richard Boucher, John Foresto, Robert O’Neill, Timothy Rice, and Brian Warfield to the Cable Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Mr. Crowley seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked about the function of this committee. Mr. Boynton stated that they interface between the Town and Medway Cable Access (MCA), as MCA is a private and independent 501(c)(3) using the funding the Town received from Verizon and Comcast. This group works on how those funds are allocated noting that they work with MCA to develop policies and funding priorities. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Approval: Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing - Parks Projects Approved at May 10, 2021 Annual Town Meeting - $600,000
Approve the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $600,000 for the purpose of designing, engineering, constructing, and installing the projects approved in Article 9 of the Annual...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $600,000 for the purpose of designing, engineering, constructing, and installing the projects approved in Article 9 of the Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $600,000 for the purpose of designing, engineering, constructing, and installing the projects approved in Article 9 of the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval: Contract with Katherine Tonelli for Council on Aging Nursing Services – Not to Exceed $7,000
Approve the contract in an amount not to exceed $7,000 as presented subject to proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the contract in an amount not to exceed $7,000 as presented subject to proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the contract in an amount not to exceed $7,000 as presented subject to proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Extended Pandemic Related Remote Participation Policy
Approve the remote participation policy addendum as discussed and revisit results by December 1st
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the remote participation policy addendum as discussed and revisit results by December 1st.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the remote participation policy addendum as discussed and revisit results by December 1st. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Consideration of Public Event Application: Medway Turkey Trot – 11/25/2021
Approve the Medway Turkey Trot as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Medway Turkey Trot 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 Medway Turkey Trot as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
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. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
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...
Mr. Trindade 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 [Zoning Enforcement Matter – D&D Mulch – Winthrop Street] with no intention to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade 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 [Zoning Enforcement Matter – D&D Mulch – Winthrop Street] with no intention to return to open session. Mr. Rossi seconded. Ms. White declared as chair the need for Executive Session. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
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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