MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 12, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi
Absent: Todd Alessandri, Maryjane White
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: August 22, and September 7, 2022
Approve the minutes of August 22, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 22, 2022. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the minutes of September 7, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of September 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of September 7, 2022. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Appointment Considerations: Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC) – Darren Laforest Energy and...
Appoint Darren Laforest to the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Darren Laforest to the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Darren Laforest to the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Appoint David Fitzgerald to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2026
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint David Fitzgerald to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint David Fitzgerald to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2026. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Vote: Intent to Layout Newton Lane as a Public Way and Refer to Planning and Economic Development Board for Report
Express its intent to lay out as a public way Newton Lane in its entirety from its intersection with Nobscot Road to its end, and to refer this matter to the Planning and Economic Development...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board express its intent to lay out as a public way Newton Lane in its entirety from its intersection with Nobscot Road to its end, and to refer this matter to the Planning and Economic Development Board for a report and recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board express its intent to lay out as a public way Newton Lane in its entirety from its intersection with Nobscot Road to its end, and to refer this matter to the Planning and Economic Development Board for a report and recommendation. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion. Mr. Crowley asked the age of the road. Ms. Saint Andre stated ten years. Mr. Crowley asked who the developer is. Ms. Saint Andre stated Claffey. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote of Proposed Medway Police Department Policies: 16A Special Traffic Constables 16B School Crossing...
Approve the Medway Police Department policy 16A Special Traffic Constables as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Medway Police Department policy 16A Special Traffic Constables as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Medway Police Department policy 16A Special Traffic Constables as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approve the Medway Police Department policy 16B School Crossing Guards as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Medway Police Department policy 16B School Crossing Guards as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Medway Police Department policy 16B School Crossing Guards as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approve the Medway Police Department policy 16C School Traffic Constables as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Medway Police Department policy 16C School Traffic Constables as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the Medway Police Department policy 16C School Traffic Constables as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Appoint Kevin Brennan and Robert Rojee as Special Traffic Constables for a term expiring on June 30, 2025
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board appoint Kevin Brennan and Robert Rojee as Special Traffic Constables for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board appoint Kevin Brennan and Robert Rojee as Special Traffic Constables for a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Appoint Cheryl Goodspeed and Richard Malo as School Traffic Constables for a term expiring on June 30, 2025
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Cheryl Goodspeed and Richard Malo as School Traffic Constables for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Cheryl Goodspeed and Richard Malo as School Traffic Constables for a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Vote: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget Calendar
Approve the FY24 budget calendar as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved the Board approve the FY24 budget calendar as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved the Board approve the FY24 budget calendar as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Vote: Close November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Close the November 14,2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Trindade moved the Board vote to close the November 14,2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved the Board vote to close the November 14,2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton noted that nothing can get added to the warrant without the Board voting to reopen and close the warrant. Mr. Crowley asked if a Citizen’s Petition can be added. Mr. Boynton reiterated the need to reopen and close the warrant to add it and, if not, it would go on the next Town Meeting warrant. He pointed out a couple of items are about acquiring land noting we will have the final numbers soon. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (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 [Main Street, Central Business District] with no intent to return to open session and the Chair so declares.
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 [Main Street, Central Business District] with no intent to return to open session and the Chair so declares. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if any other Public Comment are allowed after the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Boynton will investigate. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
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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