MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 22, 2022
16 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade, Todd Alessandri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Crowley hold the position of Select Board Chair
Mr. Trindade moved that Mr. Crowley hold the position of Select Board Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that Mr. Crowley hold the position of Select Board Chair. Mr. Rossi seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Mr. Trindade hold the position of Select Board Vice-Chair
Mr. Crowley moved that Mr. Trindade hold the position of Select Board Vice-Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that Mr. Trindade hold the position of Select Board Vice-Chair. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: White)
Mr. Rossi hold the position of Select Board Clerk
Mr. Crowley moved that Mr. Rossi hold the position of Select Board Clerk.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that Mr. Rossi hold the position of Select Board Clerk. Mr. Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Public Hearing (7:00PM): Discussion/Vote: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Water and Sewer Rates
Open the public hearing on the FY23 water and sewer rates
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the public hearing on the FY23 water and sewer rates.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the public hearing on the FY23 water and sewer rates. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Close the public hearing on the FY23 water and sewer rates
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board close the public hearing on the FY23 water and sewer rates.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board close the public hearing on the FY23 water and sewer rates. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approve the FY23 water rates as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY23 water rates as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY23 water rates as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the FY23 sewer rates as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY23 sewer rates as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY23 sewer rates as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2022
Approve the minutes of June 6, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 6, 2022.
The minutes give the count (3-0-1) and name Dennis Crowley as abstaining, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 6, 2022. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi requested on page 2, that line 56 be changed from "that was set aside" to "of approximately $35 million". VOTE: 3-0-1Mr. Crowley abstained as he was not at the meeting..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Appoint Kristen Salera to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a one-year term
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Kristen Salera to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a one-year term.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Kristen Salera to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Appoint Liam McDermott, Rebecca Purcell, Michael Regan, and Jo-Ann Phillips to the NAIP National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering Committee for a two-year term
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board appoint Liam McDermott, Rebecca Purcell, Michael Regan, and Jo-Ann Phillips to the NAIP National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering Committee for a two-year term.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board appoint Liam McDermott, Rebecca Purcell, Michael Regan, and Jo-Ann Phillips to the NAIP National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering Committee for a two-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Approval: Early Voting Hours for September 6 and November 8, 2022 Elections
Approve the dates and times for early voting for the September 6 and November 8, 2022, elections as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the dates and times for early voting for the September 6 and November 8, 2022, elections as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the dates and times for early voting for the September 6 and November 8, 2022, elections as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Trindade asked how much this would cost. Ms. Ohannesian stated we would receive funding from the State, and she plans to use senior workers. Mr. Crowley asked if this is her recommendation and if she is satisfied with it. Ms. Ohannesian confirmed. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Carlysle Engineering, Inc. for Library Sprinkler Repair - $46,620
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Carlysle Engineering, Inc. as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Carlysle Engineering, Inc. as presented.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Carlysle Engineering, Inc. as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: The sprinklers in the library broke and this vendor was the lowest bidder. Mr. Rossi asked if they have used this contractor in the past. Mr. Pelletier stated no but they had good references. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: 39 Main Street Request to Approve Increase in Initial Rents for Affordable Units
Approve the request to increase in initial rents for affordable units at 39 Main Street as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the request to increase in initial rents for affordable units at 39 Main Street as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the request to increase in initial rents for affordable units at 39 Main Street as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Vote: Housing Production Plan Identification of Additional Designated Comprehensive Permit Sites (3) –...
Approve the Housing Production Plans additional designated comprehensive permit sites as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Housing Production Plans additional designated comprehensive permit sites as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Housing Production Plans additional designated comprehensive permit sites as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Approve the carryover of thirty hours of vacation time for Mr. Boynton
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the carryover of thirty hours of vacation time for Mr. Boynton.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade and Todd Alessandri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the carryover of thirty hours of vacation time for Mr. Boynton. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
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. Rossi 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 [Main Street, Central Business District], with no intent to return to open session.
The roll call does not give a vote for Maryjane White and Glenn Trindade, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi 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 [Main Street, Central Business District], with no intent to return to open session. Mr. Alessandri seconded. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
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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