MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 2022
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Maryjane White
Absent: Dennis Crowley
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing 7:00PM: Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification
Open the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board close the Public Hearing. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Approve the single tax rate for 2023 and there be no residential or commercial exemption
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2023 and there be no residential or commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the single tax rate for 2023 and there be no residential or commercial exemption. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Approval of Minutes: November 7, 14, and 16, 2022
Approve the minutes of November 7, 14, and 16, 2022
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 7, 14, and 16, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 7, 14, and 16, 2022. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri requested on page 1, that line 37 of the November 14th minutes be changed from "fence" to "cameras" and the fact that he was uncomfortable to pursue this funding outside of the CIPC process be added. Mr. Rossi requested on page 1, that line 43 of the November 16th minutes be changed to remove the word bond and change the maturing period of each $1.8 million to March 2023, September 2023, March 2024, and September 2024. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Program - $3,300 Recycling...
Authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Authorize the expenditure of the Recycling Dividends Program Grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Recycling Dividends Program Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Recycling Dividends Program Grant as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Authorization for Town Manager to Execute State Revolving Fund Loan Documents for Lead and Copper Water Line Survey
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the State Revolving Fund Loan Documents for the Lead and Copper Water Line Survey as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to execute the State Revolving Fund Loan Documents for the Lead and Copper Water Line Survey as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to execute the State Revolving Fund Loan Documents for the Lead and Copper Water Line Survey as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Vote: Order of Eminent Domain Taking of 120 Main Street Property
Adopt, execute, and issue the Order of Taking for the property located at 120 Main Street, as authorized by the vote taken under Article 2 of the November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting, with damages...
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board adopt, execute, and issue the Order of Taking for the property located at 120 Main Street, as authorized by the vote taken under Article 2 of the November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting, with damages to be awarded in the amount of $4,501,564.58, and authorize the Chair to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to consummate the property acquisition.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board adopt, execute, and issue the Order of Taking for the property located at 120 Main Street, as authorized by the vote taken under Article 2 of the November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting, with damages to be awarded in the amount of $4,501,564.58, and authorize the Chair to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to consummate the property acquisition. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton noted this was all negotiated with the seller. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Vote: Use and Occupancy License Agreement with Medway Block Co., Inc., for 120 Main Street
Authorize and execute the license agreement for the use and occupancy of property located at 120 Main Street by Medway Block Co., Inc., and authorize the Chair to execute any documents necessary...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize and execute the license agreement for the use and occupancy of property located at 120 Main Street by Medway Block Co., Inc., and authorize the Chair to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to complete the license of the property.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize and execute the license agreement for the use and occupancy of property located at 120 Main Street by Medway Block Co., Inc., and authorize the Chair to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to complete the license of the property. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Adjourn
Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (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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