MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Trindade exited the meeting.
- Mr. Trindade returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Cultural Council Youth Member – Palak Yadav Medway Pride Day – Katherine Hanley Memorial Committee – Frank Ward
Appoint Palak Yadav to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Palak Yadav to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Palak Yadav to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Appoint Frank Ward to the Memorial Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Frank Ward to the Memorial Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Frank Ward to the Memorial Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Appoint Katherine Hanley to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a one-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Katherine Hanley to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a one-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Katherine Hanley to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a one-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval of Minutes: February 5, and February 9, 2024
Approve the minutes of February 5, 2024
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 5, 2024. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked about the meaning of bandwidth on page 2, line 54. Mr. Rossi stated capacity due to time available to commit to the role. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approve the minutes of February 9, 2024
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 9, 2024. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Approval of Community Events Budget Usage by Memorial Committee
Approve the Memorial Committee’s usage of the Community Events Budget in the amount not to exceed $1,500 as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Memorial Committee’s usage of the Community Events Budget in the amount not to exceed $1,500 as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Memorial Committee’s usage of the Community Events Budget in the amount not to exceed $1,500 as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program - $18,955 Green Communities...
Authorize the expenditure of the firefighter safety equipment grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the firefighter safety equipment grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the firefighter safety equipment grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the Green Communities Competitive grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Green Communities Competitive grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Green Communities Competitive grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Capra Planning to Execute Baseline Documentation for Town Owned Open Space – Not to Exceed...
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Capra Planning as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Capra Planning as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Capra Planning as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Vote: Close May 13, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
Close the May 13, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to close the May 13, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to close the May 13, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Vote: Re-open May 13, 2024, Annual Town Meeting Warrant; Insert Energy Resources District Article, Close Warrant,...
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)
Approval: Class II Auto Dealer’s License for AAA Auto Brokers On-Line Business - Office at 89 Main Street
Approve the Class II Auto Dealer’s license as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Class II Auto Dealer’s license as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Class II Auto Dealer’s license as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Complete Streets Policy
Approve the Complete Streets policy as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Complete Streets policy as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Complete Streets policy as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote to Advance: High School Track and Field Reconstruction Project
Its intent to award the High School Hanlon track and field reconstruction project to David W. White & Sons, Inc., as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote its intent to award the High School Hanlon track and field reconstruction project to David W. White & Sons, Inc., as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote its intent to award the High School Hanlon track and field reconstruction project to David W. White & Sons, Inc., as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 166 Section 32A – Allowing Electrical...
Accept MGL Chapter 166, Section 32A, as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to accept MGL Chapter 166, Section 32A, as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to accept MGL Chapter 166, Section 32A, as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, 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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