MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Joint meeting
May 2, 2022
9 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
ARTICLE 4: (Appropriation: FY23 Water Enterprise Fund)
Approve Article 4
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 4. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 11: (Borrowing – New Centralized Water Treatment Plant)
Approve Article 11 with a borrowing of $18,585,000
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 11 with a borrowing of $18,585,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 11 with a borrowing of $18,585,000. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 20: (Amend Zoning Bylaws – Solar Electric Installations)
Approve Article 20
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 20.
Yes: Foresto, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley, Rossi
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve Article 20. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-2-0Mr. Crowley and Mr. Rossi opposed. Mr. Rossi’s opposition is due to aesthetics..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval of Minutes: April 19, 2022
Approve the minutes of April 19, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 19, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 19, 2022. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi noted that on page 3, line 127 "She" should be changed to "He". Mr. Crowley referenced page 6, line 243, that the name of Native American and Indigenous People means the same thing. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Appointment Consideration: Capital Planning and Improvement Committee (CIPC) – Nicholas Fair
Appoint Nicholas Fair to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a two-year term
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Nicholas Fair to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Nicholas Fair to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a two-year term. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Massachusetts Health Officers Association – Covid Health Response - $12,178
Authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association Covid Health Response grant and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association Covid Health Response grant and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association Covid Health Response grant and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Ms. White asked if this is covering all costs to date. Ms. Hallal confirmed noting there may be money left over and, if so, that will be returned to the state. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Clean Harbors for Household Hazardous Waste Day – Not to Exceed $13,000
Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors for Household Hazardous Waste Day in an amount not to exceed $13,000 as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors for Household Hazardous Waste Day in an amount not to exceed $13,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors for Household Hazardous Waste Day in an amount not to exceed $13,000 as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Pelletier stated this is the twice a year household hazard waste day. Mr. Crowley asked if this is occurring next Saturday, May 14th. Mr. Pelletier confirmed noting the timeframe is 9am-1pm and the location is at the highway garage. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval – Inter-municipal Agreement with Millis for Animal Control Services
Authorize the chair to execute the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Millis for animal control services as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Millis for animal control services as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Millis for animal control services as presented. 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. Foresto seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (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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