MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2024
20 recorded votes, 2 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
Mr. Rossi to assume the role of Chair of the Select Board
Ms. White nominated Mr. Rossi to assume the role of Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Ms. White nominated Mr. Rossi to assume the role of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: White, second: Alessandri)
Mr. Alessandri to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Select Board
Mr. Trindade nominated Mr. Alessandri to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade nominated Mr. Alessandri to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Mr. Crowley to assume the role of Clerk of the Select Board
Mr. Rossi nominated Mr. Crowley to assume the role of Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi nominated Mr. Crowley to assume the role of Clerk of the Select Board. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Public Hearing 7:00PM: Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Water and Sewer Rates
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. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board close the public hearing. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approve the FY25 water rate with a 14.08% increase as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the FY25 water rate with a 14.08% increase as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the FY25 water rate with a 14.08% increase as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approve the FY25 sewer rate as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY25 sewer rate as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the FY25 sewer rate as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval of Minutes: May 20, 2024
Approve the minutes of May 20, 2024
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 20, 2024.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteAbstained: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 20, 2024. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-1Mr. Crowley abstained as he was not present at the meeting..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Appointment Considerations: a. Historical Commission – Sheila Dubrawski b. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advisory...
Appoint Sheila Dubrawski to the Historical Commission for a three-year term
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Sheila Dubrawski to the Historical Commission for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Sheila Dubrawski to the Historical Commission for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Appoint Tatevik Holmgren to the IDEA Committee for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Tatevik Holmgren to the IDEA Committee for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Tatevik Holmgren to the IDEA Committee for a three-year term. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approval: One Stop Grant Application Support Letters
Approve the one stop grant support letters as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the one stop grant support letters as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the one stop grant support letters as presented. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley stated that based on the design it looks like the cost will be north of $10 million for the Milford Street project. Mr. Crowley asked if we would be going through the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mr. Boynton confirmed and explained this process. Mr. Crowley asked if the funding will be sufficient to get through the design for Milford Street. This was confirmed. Mr. Crowley explained that it took 8-10 years to get on the list for the Route 109 project. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: 2022 Economic Development Bill Massachusetts Department of Transportation...
Authorize the expenditure of the MassDOT grant as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassDOT grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the MassDOT grant as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval: a. Contract with Asphalt Engineering LLC for Reconstruction of Existing and New Asphalt Sidewalks -...
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Asphalt Engineering LLC as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Asphalt Engineering LLC as presented.
Yes: Alessandri, Crowley, Rossi, WhiteAbstained: Trindade
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Asphalt Engineering LLC as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley noted these funds need to be spent is by June 2024. Mr. Pelletier stated that was a MassDOT estimate. He has until June 2025. VOTE: 4-0-1Mr. Trindade abstained as he lives on Stanley Road..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. as presented. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA for Public Health Nursing Services – Not to Exceed $1,500/Month
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA as presented. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked for background. Mr. Kwok stated that each Town has a responsibility to investigate and follow up on communicable diseases, as well as manage other public health services. Ms. White asked if we have changed vendors. Mr. Kwok stated that they have been used for the past three years. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Energy and Sustainability Committee Change in Composition
Approve to change the composition of the Energy and Sustainability Committee from a total of seven members to a total of five members
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve to change the composition of the Energy and Sustainability Committee from a total of seven members to a total of five members.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve to change the composition of the Energy and Sustainability Committee from a total of seven members to a total of five members. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Approval: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget Transfer Request for Legal Account Deficit - $25,000
Approve the FY24 end of year budget transfer request as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the FY24 end of year budget transfer request as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the FY24 end of year budget transfer request as presented. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if any specific issue was causing this overage. Mr. Boynton stated no, noting that he has discussed this with the Finance Committee Chair, as well. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Discussion: Select Board Fiscal Year 2025 Meeting Schedule
Approve the schedule as presented
Mr. Trindade move to approve the schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade move to approve the schedule as presented. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Annual Appointments
Reappoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed with the exception of the Medway Cultural Council pending a follow up with the Chair of the Cultural Council
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board reappoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed with the exception of the Medway Cultural Council pending a follow up with the Chair of the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board reappoint the incumbent board and committee members as listed with the exception of the Medway Cultural Council pending a follow up with the Chair of the Cultural Council. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Adjourn
Mr. Alessandri moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved to adjourn. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: 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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