MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Maryjane White
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 22 and 29, 2022
Approve the minutes of June 22 and 29, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 22 and 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 22 and 29, 2022. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley requested on page 2, that line 67 be changed to add "rough estimate" in front of increase and on page 3, line 143, that Mr. Trindade motioned and seconded so needs to be updated. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Appointment Consideration: Agricultural Committee – Carole Bernstein
Appoint Carole Bernstein to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Carole Bernstein to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Carole Bernstein to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval of License Agreements: Medway Community Farm (MCF) – 50 Winthrop Street Boston Rebels Cricket Club for...
Authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Medway Community Farm as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Medway Community Farm as presented.
Yes: Alessandri, Crowley, Rossi, WhiteAbstained: Trindade
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Medway Community Farm as presented. Mr. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-1Mr. Trindade abstained as he is on the MCF Board. Ms. Bernstein stated the MCF Board is eternally grateful for its partnership with the Town and the work done to date..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Boston Rebels Cricket Club as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Boston Rebels Cricket Club as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Boston Rebels Cricket Club as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Dorothy P. Santoro for Council on Aging Nursing Services – Not to Exceed $7,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Dorothy P. Santoro as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Dorothy P. Santoro as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Dorothy P. Santoro as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Ms. White asked if this is a new nurse. Ms. Riley confirmed noting the previous nurse obtained a full-time job and this person was a volunteer nurse and still works at the school as a part-time nurse. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Contract with the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)
Authorize the Chair to execute the FY23 contract with GATRA as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the FY23 contract with GATRA as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the FY23 contract with GATRA as presented. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Trindade noted that this along with the prior contracts have been the same contracts for years, have all gone through legal review, are basic and non-controversial. Mr. Crowley asked about the two listed fundings of $100,300 and $38,00 noting GATRA is only getting the $100,000. He wondered how we are funding the $38,000. Ms. Riley stated they are all from the same funds. Mr. Boynton noted it is not a Town appropriation and there is no payment from the Town to GATRA. Ms. Riley will report back about the fund source. Mr. Crowley asked about the replacement of the two old vehicles. Ms. Riley stated one was already replaced by GATRA noting the difficulty in attempting to replace any vehicle due to supply chain issues. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. for Library Rubber Roof - $33,500
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Boston Building Materials LLC for Library Countertops - $16,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Boston Building Materials LLC as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Boston Building Materials LLC as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Boston Building Materials LLC as presented. Mr. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for Technical Consulting Services as Needed
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Ms. White asked if they are used a lot. Mr. Pelletier stated we are using them for stormwater for our MS4 permit relative to what to do with phosphorus, our road and sidewalk evaluation for whether or not we need to do treatment, and for work on the Main Street sidewalk project noting they will do project oversight on the 39 Main Street project. Mr. Crowley asked how much was spent last year. Mr. Pelletier stated $65,000. Mr. Crowley asked if this is a budget line item. Mr. Pelletier stated no. Mr. Boynton stated we will consider this as a budget line-item next year. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Consideration of Public Event Permit Applications: Medway Community Church 5K Road Race – 8/27/2022 CF Cycle for...
Approve the public event permit applications as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the public event permit applications as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the public event permit applications as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if these were approved by the Police Department. Ms. Langley confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
The Town Manager draft a letter from the Select Board to our legislators requesting that hybrid meetings for all public meetings not be mandated
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Town Manager draft a letter from the Select Board to our legislators requesting that hybrid meetings for all public meetings not be mandated.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Town Manager draft a letter from the Select Board to our legislators requesting that hybrid meetings for all public meetings not be mandated. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, 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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