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August 14, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2023
Approve the minutes of July 10, 2023
Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 10, 2023. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley requested that on page 8, line 359 the following be added; "Mr. Crowley asked why we carried $600,000 when the project came in at $352,802. Mr. Pelletier stated that labor was not included". VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Alessandri)
Appointment Considerations: Board of Assessors – Rita Larrabee Affordable Housing Committee (AHC) – Michael Billeri...
Appoint Ms. Larrabee to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board appoint Ms. Larrabee to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term.
Yes: Alessandri, Crowley, Rossi, TrindadeNo: White
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board appoint Ms. Larrabee to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-1-0Ms. White voted nay..” (Motion: Crowley, second: Alessandri)
Appoint Mr. Billeri to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Mr. Billeri to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Mr. Billeri to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Appoint Mr. Pelletier to the Survey Board
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Mr. Pelletier to the Survey Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Mr. Pelletier to the Survey Board. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if this is because there is an issue that needs to be resolved. Mr. Boynton confirmed and stated if the issue is resolved, this will not need to be done. Mr. Crowley asked why this is not a permanent appointment. Mr. Boynton stated that since this requires Town funds any future issues would come before the Select Board. It was noted that since there is no expiration date it would be a permanent appointment. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Authorize the expenditures of the FY24 State 911 Department Support and Incentive and Training grants as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditures of the FY24 State 911 Department Support and Incentive and Training grants as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditures of the FY24 State 911 Department Support and Incentive and Training grants as presented. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the $2,750,000 EPA grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the $2,750,000 EPA grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the $2,750,000 EPA grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Acceptance of Easement: 7 Sanford Street
Accept the easement as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board accept the easement as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board accept the easement as presented. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Community Choice Aggregation Plan prepared by Colonial Power
Adopt the Community Choice Aggregation Plan as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board adopt the Community Choice Aggregation Plan as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board adopt the Community Choice Aggregation Plan as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract with New England School Services for Senior Center Exterior Doors - $23,500
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with New England School Services as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with New England School Services as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with New England School Services as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with TEC, Inc. for Bridge Asset Management Services - $65,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TEC, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TEC, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TEC, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. as presented. Ms. White seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Denis L. Maher for Oakland Street Well Replacement - $115,272
Approve and execute the contract with Denis L. Maher and authorize the Chair to execute the notice to proceed as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and execute the contract with Denis L. Maher and authorize the Chair to execute the notice to proceed as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and execute the contract with Denis L. Maher and authorize the Chair to execute the notice to proceed as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approval: Change Order #3 for Water Treatment Facility Additional Electrical Services
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the change order for the water treatment facility additional electrical services as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the change order for the water treatment facility additional electrical services as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the change order for the water treatment facility additional electrical services as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Vote: Open November 13, 2023, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the November 13, 2023, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the November 13, 2023, Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the November 13, 2023, Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Consideration of Public Event Permit Application: Medway Community Church 5K Road Race – 8/26/23
Approve the Medway Community Church 5K Road Race subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Medway Community Church 5K Road Race subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Medway Community Church 5K Road Race subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session for Exemption 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Exemption 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body with no intent to return to open session and the chair so declares (FY24 collective bargaining).
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Exemption 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body with no intent to return to open session and the chair so declares (FY24 collective bargaining). Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Alessandri, 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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