MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 7, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Frank Rossi, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade
Absent: Dennis Crowley
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: August 9, August 20, and August 26, 2021
Approve the minutes of August 9, 2021
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the minutes of August 20, 2021, amended to correct the name of the vendor and contract amount
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 20, 2021, amended to correct the name of the vendor and contract amount.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 20, 2021, amended to correct the name of the vendor and contract amount. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the minutes of August 26, 2021
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 26, 2021. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: 911 Support and Incentive Grant - $42,694 911 Training Grant - $14,690
Authorize the expenditure of the 911 Support and Incentive and 911 Training grants as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the 911 Support and Incentive and 911 Training grants as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the 911 Support and Incentive and 911 Training grants as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion: Children’s Memorial Peace Garden
Support the location of and the process moving forward for the peace garden as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Select Board support the location of and the process moving forward for the peace garden as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Select Board support the location of and the process moving forward for the peace garden as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Vote: Amend Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee Composition to Two (2) Citizens At Large
Amend the Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee composition from one to three Citizens At Large
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to amend the Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee composition from one to three Citizens At Large.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to amend the Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee composition from one to three Citizens At Large. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Appointment Consideration: Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee – Timothy Harris
Appoint Timothy Harris to the Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee for a term expiring upon completion of the final report
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Timothy Harris to the Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee for a term expiring upon completion of the final report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Timothy Harris to the Medway Municipal Facilities Study Committee for a term expiring upon completion of the final report. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Vote: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Calendar
Approve the FY23 budget calendar as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY23 budget calendar as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY23 budget calendar as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Open the November 15, 2021, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the November 15, 2021, Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the November 15, 2021, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Designate Authority for Approval of One-Day Liquor License Applications
Designate the authority for approval of one-day alcohol licenses to the Town Manager as discussed
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board designate the authority for approval of one-day alcohol licenses to the Town Manager as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board designate the authority for approval of one-day alcohol licenses to the Town Manager as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton stated this came up as there was a special meeting needed for the Board to approve a Thayer one-day alcohol license noting that both the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Town Counsel were consulted. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
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. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, 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. 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: Foresto 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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