MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 21, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade
Absent: Maryjane White
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2024
Approve the minutes for October 7, 2024
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes for October 7, 2024.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, TrindadeAbstained: Alessandri
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes for October 7, 2024. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rossi asked for all references to Brian Callow be updated as his last name was spelled incorrectly and on page 2, line 43 that "strategy paperwork" be changed to "policy statement". Mr. Crowley asked on page 3, line 16 that "we" be changed to "Town of Medway" and line 28 that "Sewer" be changed to "Solid Waste". VOTE: 3-0-1Mr. Alessandri abstained as he was not present..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Medway Pride Day Committee Name Change to Pride of Medway Committee
Approve the name change of the Medway Pride Day Committee to the Pride of Medway Committee as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the name change of the Medway Pride Day Committee to the Pride of Medway Committee as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the name change of the Medway Pride Day Committee to the Pride of Medway Committee as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval: Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for Household Hazardous Waste Days on November 2,...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if it is still worth doing this twice a year versus once a year. Mr. Pelletier stated it cuts down on the traffic to have two dates versus one date. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval: License Agreement with the Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust (UCCLT), Inc. for Access to Lot 2 of the...
Authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust, Inc. as discussed
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust, Inc. as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the license agreement with the Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust, Inc. as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 1: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: MBTA Communities Zoning)
Approve Article 1
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 1. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 21: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Sign and Façade Permits)
Approve Article 21
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 21. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri asked if there were any issues with the increase to 21 days. Ms. Saint Andre stated they have a 30-day total window. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 22: (Amend Zoning Bylaws: Table of Uses)
Approve Article 22
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 22. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri asked why this needs to be done all at once. Mr. Boynton stated the food pantry relocation could be faster than anticipated. Mr. Rodenhiser stated this allows the PEDB to vet this. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 23: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Central Business District)
Approve Article 23
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 23.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, TrindadeAbstained: Alessandri
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 23. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-1Mr. Alessandri abstained as his neighborhood abuts this property..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 3: (Environmental Cleanup Services and Site Work at 120 Main St)
Approve Article 3
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 3. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked for the modified cost document of this project. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 4: (Borrowing: High School Driveway Culvert Construction)
Approve Article 4
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 4. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approve Article 12
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 12: (Repurpose Water Project Funding to Village St Pump Station)
Approve Article 12
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Discussion/Vote: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget Policy
Approve the FY26 budget policy as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the FY26 budget policy as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the FY26 budget policy as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Adjourn
Mr. Crowley moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved to adjourn. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, 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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