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April 1, 2024
17 recorded votes, 6 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
Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2024
Approve the minutes of March 13, 2024
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 13, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 13, 2024. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Appointment Considerations: Agricultural Committee (2) – Carl Rice, Deb Rossi Cultural Council (2) – Sibbi Maruthu,...
Appoint Carl Rice to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Carl Rice to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Carl Rice to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Appoint Deb Rossi to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Deb Rossi to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Deb Rossi to the Agricultural Committee for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
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)
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)
Discussion/Vote: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (IPD) Committee Charge
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)
Appointment of BCK Law as Special Counsel for Battery Energy Storage Project
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)
Consideration of Public Event Permit Application: Ride for Food - October 6, 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)
Contract Approval: Lorusso Construction for Highway Materials and Services – Not to Exceed $100,000
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Lorusso Construction as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Lorusso Construction as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Lorusso Construction as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Glen Brook Way – Review and Approve Amended and Restated Master Subordination Agreement
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)
Re-open the May 13, 2024, Annual Town Meeting warrant, add the fire apparatus borrowing authorization article, and close the warrant
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to re-open the May 13, 2024, Annual Town Meeting warrant, add the fire apparatus borrowing authorization article, and close the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to re-open the May 13, 2024, Annual Town Meeting warrant, add the fire apparatus borrowing authorization article, and close the warrant. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
ARTICLE 24: (Amend Zoning Bylaw Map: Energy Resource District)
Approve Article 24
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 24. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 25: (Borrowing: Purchase Fire Truck)
Approve Article 25
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 25.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 25. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 23: (Multifamily Overlay District)
Disapprove Article 23
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board disapprove Article 23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board disapprove Article 23. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Request the Planning and Economic Development Board to remove Article 23 from the Spring Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board request the Planning and Economic Development Board to remove Article 23 from the Spring Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board request the Planning and Economic Development Board to remove Article 23 from the Spring Town Meeting warrant. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Non-binding Ballot Question on Annual Election Ballot Relative to MBTA Zoning Requirements
Approve the non-binding ballot question relative to MBTA zoning requirements as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the non-binding ballot question relative to MBTA zoning requirements as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the non-binding ballot question relative to MBTA zoning requirements as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Adjourn. Mr. Alessandri White
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Alessandri White
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Alessandri White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade)
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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