MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 16, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White
Absent: Todd Alessandri
Every vote, in order
7:00PM Public Hearing: NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for obtaining a Grant of Location to install...
Open the public hearing
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the public hearing. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board close the public hearing. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approve the grant of location to install approximately 109± feet of conduit at PM#8293 on Flintlock Lane as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the grant of location to install approximately 109± feet of conduit at PM#8293 on Flintlock Lane as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the grant of location to install approximately 109± feet of conduit at PM#8293 on Flintlock Lane as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Discussion: Medway High School Athletics
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)
Approval of Minutes: March 4, March 18, and April 1, 2024
Approve the minutes of March 4, 2024
Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 4, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 4, 2024. Mr. Rossi seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked that on page 4, line 30, that "with renovation" be added between building and would. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Rossi)
Approve the minutes of March 18, 2024
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 18, 2024. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Donation: Conservation Trust Fund for Habitat and Eco System Improvements - $5,000
Accept and authorize the expenditure of the donation as discussed
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board accept and authorize the expenditure of the donation as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board accept and authorize the expenditure of the donation as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Contract Approvals: Contract with North-Eastern Tree, Inc. for the Pesticide Application Project – Not to Exceed...
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with North-Eastern Tree, Inc. as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with North-Eastern Tree, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with North-Eastern Tree, Inc. as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kimball Sand as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kimball Sand as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kimball Sand as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Discussion: Road and Sidewalk Plan
Approve the five-year road plan to be placed on the Town website
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the five-year road plan to be placed on the Town website.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve the five-year road plan to be placed on the Town website. Ms. White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
ARTICLE 3: (Free Cash Transfer: Snow and Ice Deficit)
Make a motion to pass over Article 3
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make a motion to pass over Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board make a motion to pass over Article 3. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
ARTICLE 7: (Repurpose Water Project Funds)
Approve Article 7
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 7. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if the $2.7 million federal grant will be used for this. Mr. Boynton stated the grant was expended on the treatment plant construction freeing up funds for these components of the project. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: White)
Adjourn
Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, 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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