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Medway Select Board
How the Medway Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Same five members after the May 16, 2023 town election. On June 5, 2023 the board chose Glenn Trindade as Chair, Frank Rossi as Vice-Chair and Todd Alessandri as Clerk. Covers 26 meetings, June 5 to May 20, 2024.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
ChairGlenn TrindadeChair · Elected townwide · at 23 of 26 meetings
Vice-ChairFrank RossiVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 26 of 26 meetings
Todd AlessandriClerk · Elected townwide · at 24 of 26 meetings
Dennis CrowleyMember · Elected townwide · at 22 of 26 meetings
Maryjane WhiteMember · Elected townwide · at 22 of 26 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board minutes (called the Board of Selectmen until early 2021) from January 2, 2018 through September 8, 2026. Minutes from 2024 on come from the town’s meetings page, one file per meeting; minutes from 2018 to 2023 come from the town’s meetings archive, which posts each year’s agendas and minutes as one zip file (the archive goes back to 1964), so for those years the minutes link opens that year’s zip file. Not here: minutes after September 8, 2026 (September 21 and October 5, 2026 are not posted yet); about 35 dates from 2018 to 2023 that have an agenda in the archive but no minutes (some may have been cancelled or held at Town Meeting); April 24, May 1, July 1, October 24 and November 11, 2024; March 12, April 12 and April 22, 2025 (sessions at other boards’ meetings, a legislative breakfast and a hearing listed on the meetings page without minutes); and November 18, 2024, where the meetings page posts the agenda in place of the minutes. Joint meetings with other boards are included, but only the Select Board’s own votes. Medway’s minutes are typed and give the mover, the seconder and a three-number count for almost every vote (“VOTE: 5-0-0”); split votes usually name the members who voted no or abstained (“VOTE: 4-1-0. Mr. Crowley voted against.”), and remote meetings in 2020 and 2021 and executive-session votes use roll calls listing each member. The minutes do not always write the count in the same order, so we follow the names, not the order of the numbers. When the count matches the members present with no one named as voting no, we show every member present as voting yes; when the minutes name the members who voted no or abstained and the count adds up, we show everyone else present as voting yes. Members who arrived late, left early or recused are left out of the votes they missed when the minutes or the count show it. Where the minutes give a split count without names, a roll call leaves out a member who was there or names one the attendance line does not show, or the count does not match the members present, we show the count only and add a note. Motions written down with no vote after them (most were withdrawn or replaced by an amended motion that was voted on) are not included, since the minutes do not say how they came out. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 6Approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable…Motion: Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve a 3% 2024 increase…Passed 3–2 · No: Trindade, White
May 6, 2024: Approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable rent price for existing and new renters as discussed
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable rent price for existing and new renters as discussed.
Yes: Alessandri, Crowley, RossiNo: Trindade, White
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable rent price for existing and new renters as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-2-0Mr. Trindade and Ms. White voted against..” (Motion: Crowley, second: Alessandri)
Apr 16Request the development of letter to be sent to…Motion: Ms. White moved that the Board vote to request the development…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Rossi
April 16, 2024: Request the development of letter to be sent to the School Committee relative to the coaching situation at Medway High School
Ms. White moved that the Board vote to request the development of letter to be sent to the School Committee relative to the coaching situation at Medway High School. Discussion: Christina Oster of 10 Gray Squirrel Circle is a twenty-year Medway resident, has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals for six years, and has been a clerk for the Medway High School football and cheer boosters. She has a son who is a junior and a daughter who is a freshman. She noted that the cheerleaders won the state and New England regional cheerleading championships. She referenced the need to provide feedback in a constructive manner. Mr. Crowley asked for confirmation that the cheer coach is no longer a coach and thanked her for coming before the Board. Ms. Oster confirmed.
Yes: Crowley, Trindade, WhiteAbstained: Rossi
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board vote to request the development of letter to be sent to the School Committee relative to the coaching situation at Medway High School. Discussion: Christina Oster of 10 Gray Squirrel Circle is a twenty-year Medway resident, has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals for six years, and has been a clerk for the Medway High School football and cheer boosters. She has a son who is a junior and a daughter who is a freshman. She noted that the cheerleaders won the state and New England regional cheerleading championships. She referenced the need to provide feedback in a constructive manner. Mr. Crowley asked for confirmation that the cheer coach is no longer a coach and thanked her for coming before the Board. Ms. Oster confirmed. Mr. Crowley seconded. VOTE: 3-0-1Mr. Rossi abstained..” (Motion: White, second: Crowley)
Apr 1Appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 1, 2024: Appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Thiru Munisamy to the…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 1, 2024: Appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the changes to the…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 1, 2024: Approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s name and charge as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s name and charge as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s name and charge as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint BCK Law as Special…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 1, 2024: Appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town for the Medway Energy Center Battery Energy Storage Project as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town for the Medway Energy Center Battery Energy Storage Project as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town for the Medway Energy Center Battery Energy Storage Project as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Ride for Food…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 1, 2024: Approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair…Passed 3–1 · see note
April 1, 2024: Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed.
The minutes give the count (3-1-0) and name Dennis Crowley as voting no, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Crowley opposed..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Mar 4Re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board re-open the Annual Town Meeting…Passed 3–1 · No: Crowley
March 4, 2024: Re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy resources district article, close the warrant, and refer this article to the Planning and Economic Development Board
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy resources district article, close the warrant, and refer this article to the Planning and Economic Development Board.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy resources district article, close the warrant, and refer this article to the Planning and Economic Development Board. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Crowley opposed..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Feb 9Approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the negotiated…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 9, 2024: Approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway Permanent Firefighters Association as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract and any associated...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway Permanent Firefighters Association as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract and any associated side letters required during the term of the agreement.
The minutes give the vote as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway Permanent Firefighters Association as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract and any associated side letters required during the term of the agreement. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (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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