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April 18, 2023
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Maryjane White
Absent: Todd Alessandri
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2023
Approve the minutes of April 3, 2023
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 3, 2023.
The minutes give the vote as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present (Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 3, 2023. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley requested clarification of the definition of multifamily on page 9, line 414. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Appointment Consideration: Reappointment of Christine Lorenzen – Board of Registrars
Appoint Ms. Lorenzen to the Board of Registrars for a term expiring on March 31, 2026
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Ms. Lorenzen to the Board of Registrars for a term expiring on March 31, 2026.
The minutes give the vote as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present (Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Ms. Lorenzen to the Board of Registrars for a term expiring on March 31, 2026. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Sum Co Eco-Contracting LLC for Adams Street Observation Platform Construction - $51,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sum Co Eco-Contracting LLC as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sum Co Eco-Contracting LLC as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sum Co Eco-Contracting LLC as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approve the borrowing by reading the bond anticipation note vote of the Select Board (attached at end of minutes)
Mr. Rossi moved to approve the borrowing by reading the bond anticipation note vote of the Select Board (attached at end of minutes).
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to approve the borrowing by reading the bond anticipation note vote of the Select Board (attached at end of minutes). Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley explained each of the borrowings and associated costs. Ms. Russo explained that the bid went out on April twelfth, there were seven very close bidders noting the winning bid was 3.2191 and the second bidder was at 3.2193. She stated that we received a $584,000 premium, which brought the borrowing down. Mr. Crowley explained why a AAA rating is important as it results in the Town getting a lower borrowing rate, as well as a premium. He explained that based on the rate we had anticipated, we will save $230,000. Mr. Rossi noted that rates have come down recently. This was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Beta Group, Inc. for the Purchase and Setup of Asset Management Software for Catch Basin...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Beta Group, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Beta Group, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Beta Group, Inc. as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approval: Intent to Award Bid for the Oakland Street Well Replacement to Denis L. Maher, a Division of Weston and...
Authorize the Chair to execute the intent to award bid document as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the intent to award bid document as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the intent to award bid document as presented. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked where this is paid from. Mr. Boynton stated from the water budget. Mr. Crowley asked if this was approved at Town Meeting. Mr. Boynton confirmed it was at the November Town Meeting. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Consideration of Public Event Permit Application: Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life – 9/30/2023
Approve the public event permit application as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the public event permit application as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the public event permit application as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Acceptance of Citizens’ Petition to Change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day for Inclusion in...
Open the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Rossi moved to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
That the Board vote to accept the Citizens’ Petition as presented for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Rossi moved to that the Board vote to accept the Citizens’ Petition as presented for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to that the Board vote to accept the Citizens’ Petition as presented for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if all citizens’ petitions must go on the warrant as written. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Mr. Boynton stated this always goes in the order of how it was received so this will be Article number 38, as the prior Article number 38 was removed. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Rossi moved to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
ARTICLE 1: (Prior Year Bills)
Approve Article 1
Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 1. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
ARTICLE 7: (Free Cash Appropriation: Capital and Other Items)
Approve Article 7
Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 7. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley noted this has already been reviewed many times by the Board. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
ARTICLE 24: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Home Based Businesses)
Approve Article 24
Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to approve Article 24. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
ARTICLE 38: (Citizens’ Petition: Change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
Disapprove Article 38
Mr. Rossi moved to disapprove Article 38.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, WhiteNo: Trindade
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to disapprove Article 38. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Ms. White stated it was her intention to abstain but based on Mr. Rossi’s comments she has rethought her stance. Mr. Crowley applauds this group of citizens for their efforts. VOTE: Trindade nay; Rossi aye; White aye; Crowley aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Extend the meeting beyond 10pm
Mr. Crowley moved to extend the meeting beyond 10pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved to extend the meeting beyond 10pm. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Crowley, second: White)
Adjourn
Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
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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