MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment Consideration: Water & Sewer Advisory Board-Frank Ward
Appoint Frank Ward to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board for a three-year term
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Frank Ward to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Frank Ward to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board for a three-year term, seconded by Mr. Trindade. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Common Victualler License – Village Griddle
Approve the Village Griddle application for a Common Victualler License upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Village Griddle application for a Common Victualler License upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Village Griddle application for a Common Victualler License upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, payment, and departmental approvals seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval: Removal of two trees at 20 Milford Street
Approve the removal of two trees as requested at 20 Milford Street to allow proper sightline
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the removal of two trees as requested at 20 Milford Street to allow proper sightline
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the removal of two trees as requested at 20 Milford Street to allow proper sightline, seconded by Mr. Rossi. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Medway Historical Society – September 20, 2025, Car Show Event Signage
Approve the Banner and Flag display for the Historical Society Car Show Event on September 20, 2025, pending final approval of Medway Parks and Recreation
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Banner and Flag display for the Historical Society Car Show Event on September 20, 2025, pending final approval of Medway Parks and Recreation
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Banner and Flag display for the Historical Society Car Show Event on September 20, 2025, pending final approval of Medway Parks and Recreation, seconded by Ms. Rossi. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
3 – Select Board Minutes 8/11/2025 Change Order for Ide House Repair Construction Project – Rinaldi, Inc. - $52,214...
Approve the Rinaldi change order for foundation and façade work in the amount of $52,214 and authorize the Town Manager to sign it
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Rinaldi change order for foundation and façade work in the amount of $52,214 and authorize the Town Manager to sign it
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Rinaldi change order for foundation and façade work in the amount of $52,214 and authorize the Town Manager to sign it, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
7 – Select Board Minutes 8/11/2025 Change Order #1 for High School Culvert Project – Ferreira Construction Co., Inc....
Approve the change order with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $150,650 for paving the High School rear access road and authorize the Town Manager to sign it
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the change order with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $150,650 for paving the High School rear access road and authorize the Town Manager to sign it
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the change order with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $150,650 for paving the High School rear access road and authorize the Town Manager to sign it, seconded by Mr. Rossi. VOTE 4-1-0(Mr. Crowley opposed).” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Grant Acceptance: Municipal Small Bridge Program - $500,000 for High School Culvert Project
Authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Small Bridge Program Grant in the amount of $500,000 for the High School culvert project
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Small Bridge Program Grant in the amount of $500,000 for the High School culvert project
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Small Bridge Program Grant in the amount of $500,000 for the High School culvert project, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
8 – Select Board Minutes 8/11/2025 SUP Medway Coalition Request to Amend Select Board Alcohol Policy
Approve the updates to the Town of Medway Alcohol Policy in accordance with Town Counsel’s recommendation
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the updates to the Town of Medway Alcohol Policy in accordance with Town Counsel’s recommendation
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the updates to the Town of Medway Alcohol Policy in accordance with Town Counsel’s recommendation, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE 4-1-0(Mr. Crowley opposed).” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Consideration of Public Event Permit: Medway Community Church 5K Road Race – August 23, 2025
Approve the Medway Community Church Public Event application for a road race on August 23, 2025
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Medway Community Church Public Event application for a road race on August 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Medway Community Church Public Event application for a road race on August 23, 2025, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
9 – Select Board Minutes 8/11/2025
Approve the Opiod Settlements and Participate in the Process as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Opiod Settlements and Participate in the Process as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the Opiod Settlements and Participate in the Process as presented, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Open November 10, 2025, Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for November 10, 2025
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for November 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for November 10, 2025, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approval of Minutes: June 16th and July 14th, 2025
Approve the minutes for June 16, 2025
Mr. Trindade moved to approve the minutes for June 16, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to approve the minutes for June 16, 2025, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the minutes for July 14, 2025
Mr. Trindade moved to approve the minutes for July 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to approve the minutes for July 14, 2025, seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for the Briggs/Shady Oaks Property if the Chair declares that...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for the Briggs/Shady Oaks Property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Declaration by Mr. Alessandri and
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for the Briggs/Shady Oaks Property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Declaration by Mr. Alessandri and seconded by Ms. White. VOTE 5-0-0.” (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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