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June 5, 2023
17 recorded votes, 2 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
Mr. Trindade to assume the role of Chair of the Select Board
Ms. White nominated Mr. Trindade to assume the role of Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Ms. White nominated Mr. Trindade to assume the role of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Rossi)
Mr. Rossi to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Select Board
Mr. Crowley nominated Mr. Rossi to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley nominated Mr. Rossi to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Mr. Alessandri to assume the role of Clerk of the Select Board
Mr. Rossi nominated Mr. Alessandri to assume the role of Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi nominated Mr. Alessandri to assume the role of Clerk of the Select Board. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Public Hearing 7:00PM: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Water and Sewer Rates
Open the public hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Close the public hearing
Ms. White moved that the Board close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board close the public hearing. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Rossi)
Set the FY24 water rate with a 7% increase and set the FY24 sewer rate at a 5% reduction over FY23 rates as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board set the FY24 water rate with a 7% increase and set the FY24 sewer rate at a 5% reduction over FY23 rates as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board set the FY24 water rate with a 7% increase and set the FY24 sewer rate at a 5% reduction over FY23 rates as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Fiscal Year (FY)23 Emergency Management Planning Grant - $3,500
Authorize the expenditure of the FY23 Emergency Management Planning Grant as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY23 Emergency Management Planning Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY23 Emergency Management Planning Grant as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Vote: Proposed Changes to Street Naming Policy
Approve the changes to the Street Naming Policy as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the changes to the Street Naming Policy as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the changes to the Street Naming Policy as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Medway Grid Process Update
Extend the meeting past 10pm
Ms. White moved to extend the meeting past 10pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved to extend the meeting past 10pm. Mr. Rossi seconded. No Discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Request for Change of Hours for Package Store Wine and Malt License for OSJL, LLC d/b/a Ocean State...
Approve the change in hours for the Package Store Wine and Malt License for OSJL, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot from 8am to7pm to 8am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and from 10am to 7pm to 10am to...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the change in hours for the Package Store Wine and Malt License for OSJL, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot from 8am to7pm to 8am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and from 10am to 7pm to 10am to 9pm on Sunday as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the change in hours for the Package Store Wine and Malt License for OSJL, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot from 8am to7pm to 8am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and from 10am to 7pm to 10am to 9pm on Sunday as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Approval of Minutes: May 15, 2023
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2023
Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 15, 2023.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 15, 2023. Mr. Alessandri seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Vote: Declare Rebecca Purcell’s Position on the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee (IDP) Vacant per...
Declare the position held by Rebecca Purcell on the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee vacant per Section 5-5-1 of the Medway Town Charter
Ms. White moved that the Board declare the position held by Rebecca Purcell on the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee vacant per Section 5-5-1 of the Medway Town Charter.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board declare the position held by Rebecca Purcell on the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee vacant per Section 5-5-1 of the Medway Town Charter. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with New England School Services, Inc. for Library Exterior Vestibule Door - $28,900
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with New England School Services, Inc. as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with New England School Services, Inc. as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with New England School Services, Inc. as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract Amendment with Lawrence Waste Services Company for Recycling Collection at the Recycling Center
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract amendment with Lawrence Waste Services Company as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract amendment with Lawrence Waste Services Company as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract amendment with Lawrence Waste Services Company as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects for Fire, Police, and Town Hall Feasibility Study - $83,795
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects as discussed. Mr. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton stated Mr. Trindade, Mr. Harris, and himself met with them and had a good discussion. Mr. Alessandri asked for the project timeframe. Mr. Boynton stated it is planned to start in the summer and go through fall. Mr. Crowley asked what the conceptual design will include. Mr. Boynton stated it will include space needs, and what can be done for new as well as existing buildings. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Annual Appointments
Reappoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board reappoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board reappoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed on the meeting agenda. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Executive Session: Reason Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property...
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. Rossi 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 [10R Oak Street] with no intention of returning to open session and the Chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi 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 [10R Oak Street] with no intention of returning to open session and the Chair so declares. Mr. Alessandri seconded. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (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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