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July 15, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Maryjane White
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Trindade exited the meeting at 9pm.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing 7:00PM: Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition for...
Open the public hearing
Ms. White moved that the Board open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board open the public hearing. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: White, second: Trindade)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Trindade moved that the Board close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Trindade moved that the Board close the public hearing. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the installation of a jointly owned pole numbered T.16.5 / E.16.5 on the east side of Pond Street at a point approximately one hundred sixteen (116) feet northerly from the centerline of...
Ms. Trindade moved that the Board approve the installation of a jointly owned pole numbered T.16.5 / E.16.5 on the east side of Pond Street at a point approximately one hundred sixteen (116) feet northerly from the centerline of Flintlock Lane; and seventy-seven (77) feet northerly of existing pole, T.16 / E.16; and sixty (60) feet southerly of existing pole, T.17 / E.17.
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Ms. Trindade moved that the Board approve the installation of a jointly owned pole numbered T.16.5 / E.16.5 on the east side of Pond Street at a point approximately one hundred sixteen (116) feet northerly from the centerline of Flintlock Lane; and seventy-seven (77) feet northerly of existing pole, T.16 / E.16; and sixty (60) feet southerly of existing pole, T.17 / E.17. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if the pole is already in. Mr. Vonner stated no. Mr. Crowley noted that he saw a pole about thirty feet in that is already new and his concern that this pole is already in. Mr. Vonner showed photos of exactly where the pole will be located. He noted that the pole that Mr. Crowley referenced is on private property and this one will be on public property. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley nay; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Public Hearing (2nd) 7:05PM: Verizon Cable Television License Renewal
Open the public hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board open the public hearing. Mr. Crowley seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the public hearing. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Close the ascertainment process
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the ascertainment process.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the ascertainment process. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Vote: Verizon Cable Television License Renewal
Approve the renewal of the Verizon Cable Television license as discussed
Ms. White moved that the Board approve the renewal of the Verizon Cable Television license as discussed.
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board approve the renewal of the Verizon Cable Television license as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: White, second: Trindade)
Approval of Minutes: June 3 and 17, 2024
Approve the minutes for June 3, 2024
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes for June 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes for June 3, 2024. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked that on page 3, line 97, "as you cannot use general funds for enterprise accounts" be added to the end of the sentence. Mr. Crowley asked that on page 6, line 268, that "due to lack of attendance at meetings" be added to the end of the sentence. Mr. Crowley asked that on page 7, line 326, that "sub" be inserted prior to leases. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the minutes for June 17, 2024
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes for June 17, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1, but the roll call reads: Todd Alessandri abstained, Dennis Crowley yes, Frank Rossi yes, Glenn Trindade abstained, Maryjane White yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes for June 17, 2024. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. Discussion: Mr. Trindade stated on page 1, line 19, that "Trindade" should be changed to "Rossi". It was voted by roll call: Alessandri abstain; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade abstain; White aye. VOTE: 4-0-1. Mr. Alessandri abstained as he was not present at the meeting..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Appointment Consideration: Town Constable – Thomas Hamano
Appoint Thomas Hamano as a constable for the Town of Medway for a three-year term
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Thomas Hamano as a constable for the Town of Medway for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Thomas Hamano as a constable for the Town of Medway for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri thanked him. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: a. Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (EMPG) - $3,220 b. Municipal Local...
Authorize the expenditure of the EMPG grant as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the EMPG grant as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the EMPG grant as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Local Cybersecurity grant as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Local Cybersecurity grant as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Local Cybersecurity grant as discussed. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked what tabletop is. Mr. Boucher stated that all stakeholders are in the room reviewing a response plan to ensure all areas are addressed. Mr. Boucher thanked Mr. Boynton for his support in these efforts. Mr. Crowley asked if this is a state grant and if we would not get this if we do not pass the MBTA Communities zoning. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Ms. White asked if this is a yearly or onetime grant. Mr. Boucher stated this is a onetime grant but shared other grants that his department will be applying for. Mr. Alessandri asked if we are committing to anything budget wise that we will need to continue to address in the future. Mr. Boucher confirmed, specifically, MFA. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Contract with Patriot Fence Company, Inc. for Softball and Baseball Field Fences - $68,053
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Patriot Fence Company, Inc. as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Patriot Fence Company, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Patriot Fence Company, Inc. as presented. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked for the amount Parks was funding. Ms. Rossi stated $60,000. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Water Treatment Plant Change Order #14 for Multiple Items - $145,494.98
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Change Order #14 pending certification of a no cost time extension from the general contractor, Walsh, as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute Change Order #14 pending certification of a no cost time extension from the general contractor, Walsh, as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute Change Order #14 pending certification of a no cost time extension from the general contractor, Walsh, as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Discussion: Holliston and Village Streets Intersection Improvements – Complete Streets
Approve Mr. Pelletier to apply for the Tier 3 funding
Mr. Trindade move that the Board approve Mr. Pelletier to apply for the Tier 3 funding.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade move that the Board approve Mr. Pelletier to apply for the Tier 3 funding. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, 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. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade 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. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Adjourn
Mr. Crowley moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved to adjourn. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. It was voted by roll call: Alessandri aye; Crowley aye; Rossi aye; White aye..” (Motion: Crowley, 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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