MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 16, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Trindade exited the meeting at 8:15pm.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: May 2 and 9, 2022
Approve the minutes of May 2 and 9, 2022
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 2 and 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 2 and 9, 2022. Mr. Trindade seconded. Mr. Crowley asked for clarification on the May 9th minutes, line 39 noting he was satisfied with what was written. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Rental of Idylbrook Field to Boston Rebels Crick Club & Massachusetts Cricket Club
Discussion/Vote: Rental of Idylbrook Field to Boston Rebels Crick Club & Massachusetts Cricket Club (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
Mr. moved that the Board support the installation of cricket fields at Idlybrook subject to approval by the Parks Commission, other Boards having jurisdiction, and all legal documents being obtained.
From the minutes
“Mr. moved that the Board support the installation of cricket fields at Idlybrook subject to approval by the Parks Commission, other Boards having jurisdiction, and all legal documents being obtained. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Change in Annual Audit Company to Roselli, Clark & Associates - $39,500
Authorize the Chair to execute the engagement letter with Roselli, Clark and Associates as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the engagement letter with Roselli, Clark and Associates as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the engagement letter with Roselli, Clark and Associates as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. Mr. Crowley asked what we were paying the other auditor. Ms. Pratt stated we were paying $39,500 but they wanted an increase, so we are saving $10,000 with this new vendor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Proposed Select Board Letter to Support Community One-Stop for Growth Application for Funding to...
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for the Community One-Stop for Growth Application as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for the Community One-Stop for Growth Application as presented.
Yes: Foresto, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for the Community One-Stop for Growth Application as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. Mr. Crowley stated he will vote against it as this is another state mandate relative to housing and he does not like the way the state went about this process. Mr. Rossi asked if this is the fifty acres issue. Ms. Saint Andre stated we need twenty-five contiguous acres with a total of fifty acres noting that we do not have final guidelines, but the deadline for applying is the end of this month. It was noted 39 Main Street could be included if rezoned, as well as Glen Brook Way. VOTE: 4-1-0Mr. Crowley was opposed..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval: Amendment Number 2 of the Agreement with Wright-Pierce for Design Services – Water Treatment Plant - $841,200
Authorize the Chair to execute amendment number 2 of the agreement with Wright-Pierce as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute amendment number 2 of the agreement with Wright-Pierce as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute amendment number 2 of the agreement with Wright-Pierce as presented. Mr. Forest seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade)
Approval: Amendment Number 2 of the Agreement with Environmental Partners for Owner’s Project Management – Water...
Authorize the Chair to execute amendment number 2 of the agreement with Environmental Partners as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute amendment number 2 of the agreement with Environmental Partners as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute amendment number 2 of the agreement with Environmental Partners as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Approval: Contract with Walsh Construction Company for Construction of the Water Treatment Facility - $20,629,775
Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Walsh Construction Company in the amount of $20,629,775 subject to the Town Accountant’s signature and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Walsh Construction Company in the amount of $20,629,775 subject to the Town Accountant’s signature and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and bonds as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Walsh Construction Company in the amount of $20,629,775 subject to the Town Accountant’s signature and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and bonds as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. Mr. Boynton stated his pleasure with the work the Committee did, and all of the work done by the Select Board and DPW Team. For this to be a unanimous vote at Town Meeting was outstanding. Mr. Crowley asked if there have been any discussions with Walsh post bid opening and, if yes, could these be shared. Ms. Gordon stated that she has, and they are looking for a notice to proceed for June 1st. They are confident they can get project done, were prequalified in this process, and she has worked with them in the past. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Agreement with E.J. Prescott, Inc. for Furnishing Water Main Materials - Not to Exceed $620,775.25
Authorize the Chair to execute the agreement with E.J. Prescott, Inc. in an amount of $620,775.25 subject to the Town Accountant’s signature as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the agreement with E.J. Prescott, Inc. in an amount of $620,775.25 subject to the Town Accountant’s signature as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the agreement with E.J. Prescott, Inc. in an amount of $620,775.25 subject to the Town Accountant’s signature as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Adjourn
Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn.
Glenn Trindade had come back to the meeting (the count includes every member).
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn. Mr. Foresto seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, 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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