MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2024
41 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Discussion/Vote: Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) with Medway Grid LLC
Approve the PILOT as presented and seek Town Meeting authorization to execute it
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the PILOT as presented and seek Town Meeting authorization to execute it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the PILOT as presented and seek Town Meeting authorization to execute it. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval of Minutes: March 2, 2024
Approve the minutes of March 2, 2024
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 2, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 2, 2024. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley stated that on page 3, line 98 regarding the fire truck that the minutes should reflect that they kept the bid at $200,000 and they were bondable. He also referenced page 4, line 167 "Mr. Crowley stated that he did not want to charge staff to that budget." He stated that what he said was that he was OK charging the salaries for the staff at the Recycling Center, but not the indirect costs. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Class II Auto Dealer’s License for TJ’s Gas (d/b/a Medway Mobil), 107 Main St
Approve a Class II dealer’s license for TJ’s Gas limited to three units
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve a Class II dealer’s license for TJ’s Gas limited to three units.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve a Class II dealer’s license for TJ’s Gas limited to three units. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Telecommunicator Emergency Response Task Force (TERT) Grant - $12,166
Authorize the expenditure of the TERT grant as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the TERT grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the TERT grant as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Parking Restriction Proposal for North, Pine, Church, and Peach Streets
Approve the parking restrictions as presented between the hours of 12:00am and 7:00am on Saturday as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the parking restrictions as presented between the hours of 12:00am and 7:00am on Saturday as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the parking restrictions as presented between the hours of 12:00am and 7:00am on Saturday as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote Recommendations: May 13 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
Designate Article 1 To Be Determined
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 1 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 1 To Be Determined. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 2: (Free Cash Transfer: Cassidy Parking Lot Improvements)
Approve Article 2
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 2. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 3: (Free Cash Transfer: Snow and Ice Deficit)
Designate Article 3 To Be Determined
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 3 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 3 To Be Determined. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 4: (Ambulance Receipts Reserves Transfer: Purchase New Ambulance)
Approve Article 4
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 4. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 5: (Reserve for Overlay Release; Transfer to Dispatch Equipment Replacement and Capital Stabilization)
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: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 6: (CPA Transfer: Medway Community Farm Structure)
Approve Article 6
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 6. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 7: (Repurpose Water Project Funds)
Designate Article 7 To Be Determined
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 7 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 7 To Be Determined. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 8: (Repurpose Monetary Articles: School Projects)
Approve Article 8
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 8. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approve Article 1
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 1. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 2: (Transfer from Ambulance Receipts to General Fund)
Approve Article 2
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 2. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 3: (Appropriation: FY25 Operating Budget)
Approve Article 3
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 3. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 4: (Appropriation: FY25 Water Enterprise Fund)
Approve Article 4
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 4. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 5: (Appropriation: FY25 Sewer Enterprise Fund)
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: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 6: (Appropriation: FY25 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund)
Approve Article 6
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 6. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 7: (Free Cash Appropriation: Capital and Other Items)
Approve Article 7 as amended
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 7 as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 7 as amended. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 8: (Raise & Appropriate: Roads & Sidewalks)
Approve Article 8
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 8. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 9: (Water Retained Earnings Transfer: Replace Ford F550)
Approve Article 9
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 9.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 9. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 10: (Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Transfer: Inflow & Infiltration)
Approve Article 10
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 10.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 10. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 11: (Hanlon Track & Field Construction, Incl. Transfer from CPA Funds and Athletic Stabilization)
Approve Article 11 amended to $2.3 million with $1,500,000 million to be borrowed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 11 amended to $2.3 million with $1,500,000 million to be borrowed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 11 amended to $2.3 million with $1,500,000 million to be borrowed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 12: (Capital Stabilization Transfer: Memorial School Roof Replacement)
Designate Article 12 To Be Determined
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 12 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 12 To Be Determined. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 13: (Appropriation: OPEB Trust)
Approve Article 13
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 13. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 14: (Appropriation: General Stabilization)
Approve Article 14
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 14.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 14. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 15: (Appropriation: Community Preservation Committee)
Approve Article 15
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 15.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 15. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 16: (Medway Grid PILOT 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. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 17: (Amend General Bylaws –Revolving Funds; Authorize FY25 Spending Limits)
Approve Article 17
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 17.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 17. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 18: (Amend General Bylaws: Scenic Roads)
Approve Article 18
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 18. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 19: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Awning Signs)
Approve Article 19
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 19. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 20: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Parking)
Approve Article 20
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 20. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 21: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Outdoor Displays)
Approve Article 21
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 21. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 22: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Housekeeping)
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. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 23: (Multifamily Overlay District)
Allow the meeting to extend past 10:00pm
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board allow the meeting to extend past 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board allow the meeting to extend past 10:00pm. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Designate Article 23 To Be Determined
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 23 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board designate Article 23 To Be Determined. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 24: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Open Space Residential Development)
Make Article 24 To Be Determined
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board make Article 24 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board make Article 24 To Be Determined. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 25: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Lighting)
Make Article 25 To Be Determined
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make Article 25 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make Article 25 To Be Determined. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 26: (Amend Zoning Bylaw Map: Energy Resource District)
Make Article 26 To Be Determined
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make Article 26 To Be Determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make Article 26 To Be Determined. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Alessandri)
Adjourn
Mr. Alessandri moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to adjourn. 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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