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November 6, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Maryjane White
Absent: Dennis Crowley
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: October 23, 2023
Approve the minutes of October 23, 2023
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 23, 2023. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Public Hearing: US EPA Brownfield Clean Up Grant Application and Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Solutions Report for...
Open the public hearing
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board open the public hearing. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Alessandri moved to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to close the public hearing. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 5: (CPA Funds: 158 Main Street Repair Design Work)
Approve Article 5
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 5. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 22: (Amend General Bylaws: New Tree Bylaw)
Approve Article 22
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 22. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi stated this is similar to other towns, including Concord, Lexington, and Cambridge. He asked why there was a spending limit of $25,000. Mr. Boynton stated that is because this is a revolving fund and is a cap that the Town would spend. Mr. Rossi asked about the 10-day appeal period. Mr. Travalini said that is standard. Mr. Alessandri asked for confirmation that there was no grandfathering in. Ms. Gill confirmed. Mr. Alessandri asked if there are any situations that are exceptions and if we are handcuffing ourselves for future developments. Ms. Gill stated that we want to keep the trees in the setbacks. Mr. Trindade stated a lot of this impacts existing residents and asked why they don’t just educate residents. Ms. Gill stated that this gives ConCom and PEDB the legal opportunity to deal with clearcutting scenarios. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the Town of Swansea for Brush Truck Transfer
Approve the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Swansea for the Brush Truck transfer as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Swansea for the Brush Truck transfer as presented. Mrs. White
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Swansea for the Brush Truck transfer as presented. Mrs. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Approval: Ishmael Coffee Bench Wording and Site Plan – Corner of Coffee and Main Streets
Approve the bench wording and site plan as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the bench wording and site plan as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the bench wording and site plan as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session for Reason 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...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reason 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 and the chair so declares [Medway Realty LLC v. Medway Planning and Economic Development Board and the Town of Medway] and the Chair so declares, with no intention of returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reason 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 and the chair so declares [Medway Realty LLC v. Medway Planning and Economic Development Board and the Town of Medway] and the Chair so declares, with no intention of returning to open session. Mr. Alessandri seconded. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Alessandri, 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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