MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2024
14 recorded votes, 3 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 at 7:36 to attend the Community Preservation Committee meeting turning the meeting over to Vice-Chair Rossi.
- Mr. Trindade rejoined the meeting at 8:06pm.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 1, and 16, 2024
Approve the minutes of April 1, 2024
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 1, 2024. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked that on page five that "per year for ten years" be added at the end of line 217. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approve the minutes of April 16, 2024
Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 16, 2024.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteAbstained: Alessandri
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 16, 2024. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked that on page five that "class action litigation" be added after PFAS on line 205. Mr. Crowley asked that on page 2, that lacrosse be added after football on line 61. VOTE: 4-0-1Mr. Alessandri abstained, as he was not present at that meeting..” (Motion: White, second: Alessandri)
Discussion: Medway Annual Pride Flag Raising Event – May 31, 2024
Accept the donation of the private flags and fly them during the month of June as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board accept the donation of the private flags and fly them during the month of June as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board accept the donation of the private flags and fly them during the month of June as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Appointment Considerations: a. Board of Registrars – Reappointment of Judith Lane (Democrat) b. Taxation Aid...
Reappoint Judith Lane to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board reappoint Judith Lane to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board reappoint Judith Lane to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Appoint Joanne Russo, Carol Niedbala, Morgan Harris, Chris Park, and Faina Shapiro to the Taxation Aid Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Joanne Russo, Carol Niedbala, Morgan Harris, Chris Park, and Faina Shapiro to the Taxation Aid Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Joanne Russo, Carol Niedbala, Morgan Harris, Chris Park, and Faina Shapiro to the Taxation Aid Committee for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds – Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant - $8,500
Authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Advance of Funds In Lieu of Borrowing: To Purchase Oak Grove Parcel, Formerly Known As 111 Milford Street, Known on...
Approve and authorize the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for the purchase of the parcel formerly known as 111 Milford Street as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for the purchase of the parcel formerly known as 111 Milford Street as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for the purchase of the parcel formerly known as 111 Milford Street as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Contract Approval: Environ Energy, LLC for Energy Conservation Measures at Four Facilities - $113,653 ($77,328...
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Environ Energy, LLC as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Environ Energy, LLC as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Environ Energy, LLC as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Historical Commission Signs at Medway Police Station and Medway Public Library
Approve the historical signs to be placed at the Medway Police Station and Medway Public Library as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the historical signs to be placed at the Medway Police Station and Medway Public Library as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the historical signs to be placed at the Medway Police Station and Medway Public Library as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Approval of Medway Hathon 2024 Affordable Rent Increase Request
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)
ARTICLE 12: (Capital Stabilization Transfer: Memorial School Roof Replacement)
Approve Article 12
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12. Ms. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi noted that we are paying cash for this and not borrowing. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Consideration of Public Event Permits: a. Medway Turkey Trot – November 28, 2024 b. Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life –...
Approve the Medway Turkey Trot subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and allow their signs to be posted in the public way as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Medway Turkey Trot subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and allow their signs to be posted in the public way as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Medway Turkey Trot subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and allow their signs to be posted in the public way as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approve the Cystic Fibrosis subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and allow their signs to be posted in the public way as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Cystic Fibrosis subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and allow their signs to be posted in the public way as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Cystic Fibrosis subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage and allow their signs to be posted in the public way as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-1-0Mr. Crowley opposed..” (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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