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November 22, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for Reasons 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 for Reasons 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 [Brody v Town of Medway, et al. Litigation] and Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body [166 Village Street] with the intent to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reasons 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 [Brody v Town of Medway, et al. Litigation] and Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body [166 Village Street] with the intent to return to open session. Mr. Trindade seconded. VOTE: Crowley aye; Foresto aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval of Minutes: November 1 and November 15, 2021
Approve the minutes of November 1, 2021
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 1, 2021. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approve the minutes of November 15, 2021
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 15, 2021. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Crowley)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds and Authorize Town Manager to Execute Contract: Recycling Dividends Program...
Authorize the expenditure of the Recycling Dividends Program grant funds and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Recycling Dividends Program grant funds and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Recycling Dividends Program grant funds and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. Mr. Crowley asked where the actual money goes. Mr. Boynton stated it is a reimbursement process. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Discussion/Vote: Increase Composition of Energy and Sustainability Committee from 6 to 7 members
Increase the composition of the Energy and Sustainability Committee from six to seven members as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board increase the composition of the Energy and Sustainability Committee from six to seven members as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board increase the composition of the Energy and Sustainability Committee from six to seven members as discussed. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval: Contract with Arup US, Inc. for Battery Energy Storage System Consultant Services - $48,000
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract after final approval by Town Counsel
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract after final approval by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract after final approval by Town Counsel. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
7:00PM Public Hearing - Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Tax Classification
Open the (FY) 2022 Tax Classification Public Hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the (FY) 2022 Tax Classification Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the (FY) 2022 Tax Classification Public Hearing. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the single tax rate for 2022 and there be no residential or commercial exemption
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2022 and there be no residential or commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2022 and there be no residential or commercial exemption. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
7:15PM Public Hearing: New Application for a Class III Motor Vehicle Junk License – Seth Solé-Robertson, DBA Solé...
Open the public hearing for a new application for a Class III Motor Vehicle Junk License submitted by Seth Solé-Robertson, DBA Solé Antique Salvage
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing for a new application for a Class III Motor Vehicle Junk License submitted by Seth Solé-Robertson, DBA Solé Antique Salvage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing for a new application for a Class III Motor Vehicle Junk License submitted by Seth Solé-Robertson, DBA Solé Antique Salvage. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the Class III license as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Class III license as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Class III license as discussed. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Discussion/Vote: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Policy
Approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget policy as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget policy as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget policy as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (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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