MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 4, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White
Absent: Glenn Trindade
Every vote, in order
7:00PM Public Hearing: Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition 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)
Approve the placement of one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.107A / E.107A on the southerly side of Main Street at a point approximately five hundred twenty-four (524) feet northeasterly from...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the placement of one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.107A / E.107A on the southerly side of Main Street at a point approximately five hundred twenty-four (524) feet northeasterly from the center line of Holliston Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the placement of one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.107A / E.107A on the southerly side of Main Street at a point approximately five hundred twenty-four (524) feet northeasterly from the center line of Holliston Street. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval of Minutes: November 20 and 28, 2023
Approve the minutes of November 20, 2023
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 20, 2023. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked that on page 2, line 52, that the following be added after "information." "He requested that the tax rate calculation for surrounding towns be added for a $650,000 home value based on that town’s tax rate." and that the following be changed in line 67 from "total value of the Town" to "prior tax base". VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approve the minutes of November 28, 2023
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 28, 2023.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, WhiteAbstained: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 28, 2023. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-1Mr. Crowley abstained as he was not in attendance..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Municipal Road Safety Program Grant - $10,350
Authorize the expenditure of these grant funds as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of these grant funds as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of these grant funds as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
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)
Approve the application for the on-premises all alcohol license as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the application for the on-premises all alcohol license as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the application for the on-premises all alcohol license as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Common Victualler License – Five Star Franchises Medway LLC d/b/a Jersey Mike’s Subs
Approve the application for the common victualler license conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the application for the common victualler license conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the application for the common victualler license conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Change of Manager Application for Off-Premises Wine & Malt License OSJL Spirits, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot
Approve the change of manager application as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the change of manager application as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the change of manager application as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects (GRLA) for the 158 Main Street Jacob Ide House Repair...
Approve and authorize the Vice-Chair to execute the contract with GRLA as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Vice-Chair to execute the contract with GRLA as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Vice-Chair to execute the contract with GRLA as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: 2023 License Renewals
That the Board approve the license renewals for the businesses provided as listed on the agenda conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals...
Mr. Alessandri moved that that the Board approve the license renewals for the businesses provided as listed on the agenda conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals required for renewal of the specific licenses.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that that the Board approve the license renewals for the businesses provided as listed on the agenda conditioned upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals required for renewal of the specific licenses. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Support of Regional Service Research with the Town of Millis
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town of Millis to research potential regional services
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town of Millis to research potential regional services.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town of Millis to research potential regional services. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Adjourn
Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (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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