MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 4, 2022
15 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
Discussion: Pride Month
Mr. Foresto amended the motion to add funding this project at $500
Mr. Foresto amended the motion to add funding this project at $500.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto amended the motion to add funding this project at $500. Mr. Trindade seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval of Minutes: March 21, 2022
Approve the minutes of March 21, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 21, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 21, 2022. Mr. Foresto seconded. Mr. Rossi requested on page 3, line 143 the following be added after OPEB "unfunded liability", on page 4, line 147 that "lower" be changed to "higher", and page 4, lines 189-191 to remove from "because through the need to fund less". Mr. Crowley requested on page 5, line 221 that services be changed to "expenses" and on pager 12, line 575 that "basketball" be changed to "hockey". VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Appointment Considerations: Agricultural Committee – Kathy Bergmann Energy and Sustainability Committee (2) –...
Appoint Kathy Bergmann to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Kathy Bergmann to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Kathy Bergmann to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Appoint Nicholas Fair to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Nicholas Fair to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Nicholas Fair to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Appoint Wallace Long to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Wallace Long to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Wallace Long to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a four-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Appoint Cyndy Ellis, Crystal Buckley, and Amna Saeed-Kothe to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Cyndy Ellis, Crystal Buckley, and Amna Saeed-Kothe to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Cyndy Ellis, Crystal Buckley, and Amna Saeed-Kothe to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Prism Energy Services for Energy Efficiency Projects at the Middle School, Burke-Memorial...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Prism Energy Services in the amount of $108,469 as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Prism Energy Services in the amount of $108,469 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Prism Energy Services in the amount of $108,469 as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. Mr. Crowley asked if this is a specific program for a Green Community noting it will take fifteen and a half years before the Town breaks even on this investment. He asked if there are other projects with a better return on investment. He asked how much grant funding Ms. Carlisle has obtained for the Town to date. Ms. Carlisle stated $1 million. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Workplace Education and Safety Grant - $16,000
Authorize the expenditure of the Workplace Education and Safety Grant as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Workplace Education and Safety Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Workplace Education and Safety Grant as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc. for the Pesticide Application Project – Not to Exceed $24,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,000 as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,000 as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. Mr. Foresto asked if abutters are notified since it is pesticides. Mr. Pelletier confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Approval: Contract with Stumpy’s Tree Service for Tree Maintenance Services – Not to Exceed $100,000 per Year
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Stumpy’s Tree Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Stumpy’s Tree Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Stumpy’s Tree Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. Mr. Crowley asked if this is next year’s budget. Mr. Pelletier confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Discussion: May 9, 2022 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
Approve Article 4
Mr. Foresto moved to approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved to approve Article 4. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. Vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Rossi)
Approve Article 7
Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 7. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE:5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approve Article 21
Mr. Trindade moved to approve Article 21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to approve Article 21. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Mr. Trindade voted to approve Article 3
Mr. Trindade voted to approve Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade voted to approve Article 3. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE-5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session for Reason 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...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reason 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 and the Chair so declares [Oak Grove Urban Renewal Plan and Main Street Business District], with no intent to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reason 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 and the Chair so declares [Oak Grove Urban Renewal Plan and Main Street Business District], with no intent to return to open session. Mr. Foresto seconded. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Foresto aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
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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