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October 23, 2023
24 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: October 10, 2023
Approve the minutes of October 10, 2023
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 10, 2023. Mr. Crowley seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi requested on page 3, line 103 that "will" be changed to "may", and that on page 7, line 295 that "the" be removed before "with". Mr. Crowley requested that on page three, lines 125 to 126 be worded to make more sense, that on page 6, line 291, that Town Manager be added to the working group, and on page 9, line 393 that "on Winterberry Lane" be added after Mallard Drive. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Crowley)
ARTICLE 21: (Amend General Bylaws: New Tree Bylaw)
Make this article to be determined
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board make this article to be determined.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, TrindadeNo: Alessandri
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board make this article to be determined. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. 3-1-0Mr. Alessandri voted nay..” (Motion: Crowley, second: Rossi)
Approval: Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 28,...
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Vote: Institute a Town-wide 25 MPH Speed Limit Unless Otherwise Posted
Open the Fall Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to open the Fall Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to open the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Add a new article to institute a Town-wide speed limit of 25 MPH unless otherwise posted to the Fall Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Alessandri moved to add a new article to institute a Town-wide speed limit of 25 MPH unless otherwise posted to the Fall Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to add a new article to institute a Town-wide speed limit of 25 MPH unless otherwise posted to the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
Article 33 be moved to Article 1. Mr. Alessandri asked what if we then no longer have a quorum. There was further discussion on reordering the citizens’ petition on the warrant
Mr. Crowley moved that Article 33 be moved to Article 1. Mr. Alessandri asked what if we then no longer have a quorum. There was further discussion on reordering the citizens’ petition on the warrant.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, TrindadeNo: Alessandri
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that Article 33 be moved to Article 1. Mr. Alessandri asked what if we then no longer have a quorum. There was further discussion on reordering the citizens’ petition on the warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Alessandri voted nay..” (Motion: Crowley, second: Rossi)
Close the Fall Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Rossi moved to close the Fall Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to close the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Crowley)
Discussion/Vote: Layout High School Way (or Road) as a Public Way
Adopt the layout of High School Road as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land High School Road Medway Massachusetts", dated October 17, 2023, prepared by Guerriere & Halnon,...
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board adopt the layout of High School Road as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land High School Road Medway Massachusetts", dated October 17, 2023, prepared by Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., and to file the layout plan along with a record of this Board’s vote with the Town Clerk, and that this Board recommend that the Town Meeting vote to accept High School Road as a public way.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board adopt the layout of High School Road as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land High School Road Medway Massachusetts", dated October 17, 2023, prepared by Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., and to file the layout plan along with a record of this Board’s vote with the Town Clerk, and that this Board recommend that the Town Meeting vote to accept High School Road as a public way. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 8: (Borrowing: High School Culvert Replacement - Design)
Approve Article 8
Mr. Alessandri moved to approve Article 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to approve Article 8. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 13: (Repurpose Monetary Articles – School)
Approve Article 13
Mr. Alessandri moved to approve Article 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to approve Article 13. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 14: (Accept MGL Ch. 90, Sec. 20A, Parking Regulations)
Approve Article 14
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 14.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 14. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked since we have cameras on the stop lights if can we ticket if someone runs a red light. Chief Kingsbury stated if the Police can view the recording and identify the driver then they can deal with it. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 15: (Amend General Bylaws: Handicapped Parking)
Approve Article 15
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 15.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 15. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 16: (Addition to General Bylaws: Vehicle Removal Authorization)
Approve Article 16
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 16.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 16. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 17: (Addition to the General Bylaws: Pedestrian Control Regulations)
Approve Article 17
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 17.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 17. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 18: (Amend General Bylaws: Town Officers and their Duties)
Approve Article 18
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 18. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 19: (Amend General Bylaws: Town Officers and their Duties)
Approve Article 19
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 19. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 20: (Amend General Bylaws: Dog Bylaw)
Open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Crowley moved to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Rossi)
Eliminate Article 20 and proceed to a public hearing with residents to allow for their feedback
Mr. Crowley moved to eliminate Article 20 and proceed to a public hearing with residents to allow for their feedback.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved to eliminate Article 20 and proceed to a public hearing with residents to allow for their feedback. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Alessandri)
Close the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Crowley moved to close the Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved to close the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 23: (Amend General Bylaws: New Noise Bylaw)
Approve Article 23
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve Article 23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve Article 23. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 31: (Street Acceptance – High School Road)
Approve Article 31
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 31.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 31. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 33: (Town-wide Speed Limit of 25 MPH Unless Otherwise Posted)
Make this article to be determined
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make this article to be determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make this article to be determined. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Approve the FY25 budget policy as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the FY25 budget policy as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the FY25 budget policy as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
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 [8 Populatic Street] and the Chair so declares, with no intention of returning to open session.
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 [8 Populatic Street] and the Chair so declares, with no intention of returning to open session. Mr. Rossi seconded. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye..” (Motion: Rossi, 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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