MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 10, 2023
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley
Absent: Maryjane White
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2023
Approve the minutes of June 20, 2023
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 20, 2023. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley requested that on page 5, line 215 be changed from "we would not have any free cash at the end of the year" to "this limits our ability to use free cash". VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing: Asset Management Plan for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater - $250,000
Authorize the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $250,000 for the asset management plan for water, wastewater, and stormwater approved at the May 8, 2023, Annual Town Meeting...
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board vote to authorize the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $250,000 for the asset management plan for water, wastewater, and stormwater approved at the May 8, 2023, Annual Town Meeting as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board vote to authorize the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $250,000 for the asset management plan for water, wastewater, and stormwater approved at the May 8, 2023, Annual Town Meeting as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Appointment Consideration: Affordable Housing Trust – Alex Jacobson
Appoint Alex Jacobson to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Alex Jacobson to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Alex Jacobson to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Appointment Considerations: Resident Applications for the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Committee...
Appoint Crystal Buckley and Lindsey Colelli to two-year terms and Dawn Budde, Zoe Rheault, and Alan White to three-year terms on the IDEA Committee
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Crystal Buckley and Lindsey Colelli to two-year terms and Dawn Budde, Zoe Rheault, and Alan White to three-year terms on the IDEA Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Crystal Buckley and Lindsey Colelli to two-year terms and Dawn Budde, Zoe Rheault, and Alan White to three-year terms on the IDEA Committee. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Discussion/Vote: Historical Signage for Ide House and Garnsey Foundation
Approve the historical signage and their location for the Ide House and Garnsey foundation as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the historical signage and their location for the Ide House and Garnsey foundation as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the historical signage and their location for the Ide House and Garnsey foundation as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Acceptance: Stormwater Management System Easement – 33 and 39 Main Street
Accept the stormwater management system easement at 33 and 39 Main Street as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board accept the stormwater management system easement at 33 and 39 Main Street as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board accept the stormwater management system easement at 33 and 39 Main Street as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Medway, Hathon 2023 Affordable Housing Rent Increase Request
Not approve the 2023 affordable housing rent increase request for Hathon as discussed
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board not approve the 2023 affordable housing rent increase request for Hathon as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board not approve the 2023 affordable housing rent increase request for Hathon as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Vote: Host Community Agreements (HCAs) for Marijuana Establishments
Direct the Town Manager not to exercise invoicing to existing HCAs for the duration of the agreements
Mr. Rossi moved that the Select Board direct the Town Manager not to exercise invoicing to existing HCAs for the duration of the agreements.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, TrindadeNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Select Board direct the Town Manager not to exercise invoicing to existing HCAs for the duration of the agreements. Mr. Alessandri seconded. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Crowley voted nay due to the changes implemented by the CCC and the negative impact on towns..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Approval: Proposed Social Equity Policy for Licensing of Cannabis Establishments
Approve the Social Equity Policy for Licensing of Cannabis Establishments as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Social Equity Policy for Licensing of Cannabis Establishments as discussed.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, TrindadeNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Social Equity Policy for Licensing of Cannabis Establishments as discussed. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Crowley voted nay due to the state overruling regulations, which is overruling towns..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Approval: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) Contract
Authorize the Chair to execute the FY24 GATRA contract as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the FY24 GATRA contract as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the FY24 GATRA contract as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Dorothy P. Santoro for Council on Aging Nursing Services
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Dorothy Santoro as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Dorothy Santoro as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Dorothy Santoro as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Approval: Contract with Authentic Landscapes for Senior Center Landscaping and Patio Construction - $39,500
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Authentic Landscapes as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Authentic Landscapes as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Authentic Landscapes as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Southeastern Telecom., Inc. for Telecommunication Systems - $146,949
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Southeastern Telecom., Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Southeastern Telecom., Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Southeastern Telecom., Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for Engineering Services for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Systems...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Gale Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services for Hanlon Track and Field Complex...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gale Associates, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gale Associates, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Gale Associates, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with P.J. Albert, Inc. for Asphalt Sidewalks for Various Streets - $352,802
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with P.J. Albert, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with P.J. Albert, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with P.J. Albert, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked what this was estimated at in the road plan. Mr. Pelletier stated $600,000. Mr. Crowley asked why we carried $600,000 when this is just $352,802. Mr. Pelletier stated that labor is not included. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: MassDOT Complete Streets Program Tier 2 Technical Assistance - $38,000
Authorize the expenditure of the MassDOT Complete Streets Program Tier 2 grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassDOT Complete Streets Program Tier 2 grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassDOT Complete Streets Program Tier 2 grant as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Approval: Contract with TEC, Inc. for MassDOT Complete Streets Program Project Prioritization Plan - $38,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TEC, Inc. as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TEC, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TEC, Inc. as presented. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Crowley)
Approval: Contract with VP Décor, Inc. for Painting of 50 Winthrop Street - $21,500
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with VP Décor, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with VP Décor, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with VP Décor, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Transfer Request for Legal Account Deficit - $12,326.50
Approved the FY23 end of year budget transfer request as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approved the FY23 end of year budget transfer request as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approved the FY23 end of year budget transfer request as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Adjourn
Mr. Alessandri moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to adjourn. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, 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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