November 8, 2021

“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 9. Mr. Crowley seconded. Mr. Trindade asked if there is a cumulative calculation in this standard. Mr. Rodenhiser asked for clarification. Mr. Trindade stated will multiple businesses impact the total acceptable decibel level. Mr. Rodenhiser stated the background noise is calculated into the level. Mr. Foresto said if there is existing background noise the addition of one piece of equipment may push you over the level. Mr. Crowley stated four Board members do not have an issue with this and he is satisfied with the information provided at the PEDB meeting. Mr. Rodenhiser said no community around us is doing this but does not know about communities statewide. Mr. Rossi stated he heard at the PEDB meeting the companies creating the additional noise are the cannabis companies, one at 38 decibels and one in the low 40’s, which is well below the standard level noted here. Mr. Rodenhiser stated the State considers the background noise in its calculation, as well. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Crowley)

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“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 13. Mr. Crowley seconded. Ms. Affleck-Childs stated that comments at the PEDB public hearing resulted in crisper language including the additional language related to warranty work. Mr. Trindade stated his concern about the warranty language. Mr. Crowley stated he was satisfied by the language. Mr. Boynton stated Class 1 or 2 auto licenses are required to provide repair facilities and noted the situation is this case would be the same. Mr. Rossi noted he received a map related to his question about the parcel location relative to the location of Oak Grove and requested clarification. Ms. Affleck-Childs showed Mr. Rossi on the map e-mailed to him where both these parcels are located. Mr. Rodenhiser stated all three companies around this lot have grown their business and include a lot of outdoor storage. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Crowley)

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“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant funds as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Chief Tingley stated this has been a yearly grant for the past seventeen years and explained the specific planned purchases. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Ace Temperature Control pending the receipt of the appropriate bonds as presented. Mr. Pelletier stated this is to upgrade the Senior Center HVAC. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)

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“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors for Household Hazardous Waste Day as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)

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“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the letter of commitment for the Safe Routes to School grant as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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