MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Approval of Minutes: February 7, 2022
Approve the minutes of February 7, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 7, 2022. Mr. Rossi seconded. Mr. Crowley requested the following: (1) page 2, line 71 be changed to the percentage of the entire enrolled class, (2) page 2, line 73 be changed to, "Mr. Crowley stated his concern", and (3) on page 4, line 164 asked for confirmation that only five responses to date was accurate. Mr. Foresto confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Painting Art on the Electrical Box on Route 109 in front of Choate Park
Board deny the request to paint the electrical box in front of Choate Park
Mr. Crowley moved that Board deny the request to paint the electrical box in front of Choate Park.
Yes: Crowley, Foresto, WhiteNo: TrindadeAbstained: Rossi
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that Board deny the request to paint the electrical box in front of Choate Park. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-1-1Mr. Trindade voted against; Mr. Rossi abstained..” (Motion: Crowley, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: 39 Main Street Request to Approve Increase in Initial Rents for Affordable Units
Approve the increase in initial rents for the affordable units at 39 Main Street as discussed
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve the increase in initial rents for the affordable units at 39 Main Street as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve the increase in initial rents for the affordable units at 39 Main Street as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Redgate Estates Street Acceptances: Utility and Drainage Easements on 11, 16, and 18 Field Road (Order of Taking)
Adopt the Order of Taking for permanent utility and drainage easements over 11, 16, and 18 Field Road as presented; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property...
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to adopt the Order of Taking for permanent utility and drainage easements over 11, 16, and 18 Field Road as presented; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the taking; and further to authorize the Chair of the Board to execute all documents related to such taking, including notices to be sent to affected landowners and mortgagees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to adopt the Order of Taking for permanent utility and drainage easements over 11, 16, and 18 Field Road as presented; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the taking; and further to authorize the Chair of the Board to execute all documents related to such taking, including notices to be sent to affected landowners and mortgagees. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Approval: Comment Letter on the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Guidelines for MBTA Communities
Approve and sign the letter as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and sign the letter as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and sign the letter as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval: Housing Production Plan
Approve the Housing Production Plan with the changes discussed as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Housing Production Plan with the changes discussed as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Housing Production Plan with the changes discussed as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion: Road and Sidewalk Plan
Approve the road plan as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the road plan as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the road plan as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval: Contract with Sunshine Paving Corporation for Paving, Milling, Reclamation, and Casting Adjustments – Not...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sunshine Paving Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,481,000 as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sunshine Paving Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,481,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sunshine Paving Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,481,000 as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day and Native American Heritage Day
Direct the Town Manager to prepare a draft committee charge to recognize an observation of Indigenous Peoples and Native American Heritage Day in Medway
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board direct the Town Manager to prepare a draft committee charge to recognize an observation of Indigenous Peoples and Native American Heritage Day in Medway.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board direct the Town Manager to prepare a draft committee charge to recognize an observation of Indigenous Peoples and Native American Heritage Day in Medway. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Vote: Add Planning and Economic Development Board Vacancy to May 17, 2022 Town Election Ballot
Add the Planning and Economic Development Board vacancy to May 17, 2022 Town Election Ballot as discussed
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to add the Planning and Economic Development Board vacancy to May 17, 2022 Town Election Ballot as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to add the Planning and Economic Development Board vacancy to May 17, 2022 Town Election Ballot as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Vote: Close May 9, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants
Close the May 9, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board vote to close the May 9, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board vote to close the May 9, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Foresto)
Vote: Approval of Membership in the Massachusetts Strategic Health Group (MSHG)
Approve the Town’s membership in the Massachusetts Strategic Health Group as of July 1, 2022
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to approve the Town’s membership in the Massachusetts Strategic Health Group as of July 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to approve the Town’s membership in the Massachusetts Strategic Health Group as of July 1, 2022. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Authorize deficit spending in the Snow and Ice account
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize deficit spending in the Snow and Ice account.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize deficit spending in the Snow and Ice account. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
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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