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November 7, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Public Hearing 7:00PM: Verizon Cable Television License Renewal (Expires: 5/14/2024)
Open the Public Hearing for the Verizon Cable Television License Renewal
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the Verizon Cable Television License Renewal.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the Verizon Cable Television License Renewal. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval of Minutes: October 17, 2022
Approve the minutes of October 17, 2022
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 17, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley requested on page 3, that line 112 be changed to be more grammatically correct and line 125 the word "bill" be added after reform. He requested on page 4, that line 163 be changed to reflect that the donation would occur even if there are issues with the $400,000 funding. Mr. Trindade requested that on page 9, that line 430 be changed from "of" to "or". VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Medway Veteran’s Building Association, Inc. Lease of 123 Holliston Street
Approve the lease as presented and authorize the Chair to execute it
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the lease as presented and authorize the Chair to execute it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the lease as presented and authorize the Chair to execute it. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked how many years this renewal was for. Ms. Potter stated three. Mr. Trindade stated the reason we did this is for the veterans. Mr. Crowley noted that the initial rent was $5,000 per month but we changed it to $2,500 as they were struggling financially. Mr. Crowley asked what budget the rental funds go into. Ms. Potter stated the General Fund. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program -...
Authorize the expenditure of the FEMA Mitigation Grant as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FEMA Mitigation Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FEMA Mitigation Grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Contract with P. J. Keating Company for West Street Sidewalks & Road Improvements - $882,276.36
Authorize the chair to execute the contract with P. J. Keating Company as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with P. J. Keating Company as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with P. J. Keating Company as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Right of First Refusal for Town Purchase of Affordable Unit 7-5 Kingson Lane
Decline to exercise its right of first refusal of the 7-5 Kingson Lane affordable unit
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board decline to exercise its right of first refusal of the 7-5 Kingson Lane affordable unit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board decline to exercise its right of first refusal of the 7-5 Kingson Lane affordable unit. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 12: (Endorse Master Plan)
Approve Article 12
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 15: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Battery Energy Storage)
Approve Article 15
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 15.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 15. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley noted the Board had needed more time to review this content and discuss this with Town staff. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 16: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Schedule of Uses – BESS and Solar)
Approve Article 16
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 16.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 16. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 21: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Add New Use – Contractor’s Quarters)
Not approve Article 21
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board not approve Article 21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board not approve Article 21. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked Ms. Affleck-Childs if this was going to be reworded. Ms. Affleck-Childs stated no and the PEDB will revisit this at their meeting tomorrow night. Mr. Alessandri noted that he agrees with most of this content. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
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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