MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 9, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, John Foresto
Absent: Glenn Trindade
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: July 12, 2021
Approve the minutes of July 12, 2021
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 12, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 12, 2021. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Appointment to Medway Housing Authority – Tenant Board Member
Appoint James Coyle to the Medway Housing Authority for a five-year term
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint James Coyle to the Medway Housing Authority for a five-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint James Coyle to the Medway Housing Authority for a five-year term. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Veterans Work Off Program
Approve the Veterans Work Off Program as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Veterans Work Off Program as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the Veterans Work Off Program as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Approval: Insert of Master Plan Information into the August Water Bill
Approve the inclusion of the Master Plan Informational insert in the August water bill as discussed
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the inclusion of the Master Plan Informational insert in the August water bill as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the inclusion of the Master Plan Informational insert in the August water bill as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Foresto requested that residents take the survey, as now we have 350 responses. He said it takes 20 minutes noting there is a group of dedicated people putting much effort into this and would like residents to support that group. Mr. Crowley asked if the first two options require a computer. This was confirmed. He requested that a fourth option be added for noting where hard copies are available. Ms. Saint Andre stated they are currently available at Town Hall, the Council on Aging, the Library, and certain businesses around Town. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Approval: Contract with Beacon Integrated Solutions, LLC for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consulting...
Reject all quotes as this is in the best interest of the Town
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board reject all quotes as this is in the best interest of the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board reject all quotes as this is in the best interest of the Town. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Crowley)
Approval: Fiscal Year 2022 GATRA Contract
Approve the GATRA contract as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the GATRA contract as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the GATRA contract as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Crowley)
Approval: Contract with Natick/Walpole VNA for Community and Public Health Nursing Services – Not to Exceed $1,500...
Approve the Natick/Walpole VNA contract as presented
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve the Natick/Walpole VNA contract as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve the Natick/Walpole VNA contract as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Foresto)
Discussion: Able Grid Host Community Agreement (HCA)
Authorize the Town Manager to open up a discussion with Able Grid regarding a Host Community Agreement
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to open up a discussion with Able Grid regarding a Host Community Agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to open up a discussion with Able Grid regarding a Host Community Agreement. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Consideration of Public Event Application: CF Cycle for Life – 10/2/2021
Approve CF Cycle for Life as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve CF Cycle for Life 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 CF Cycle for Life as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Approve the one-day liquor applications as presented subject to the Police Lieutenant’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Foresto 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. Foresto 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. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
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. Foresto 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 [Fire Contract and Zoning Enforcement Matter – D&D Mulch – Winthrop Street] with no intention to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto 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 [Fire Contract and 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; Foresto aye; Rossi aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, 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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