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August 10, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Crowley, Maryjane White, Frank Rossi, Glenn Trindade, Todd Alessandri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Term Extension of Existing Members: Municipal Complex Building Committee (through 12/31/2029)
Extend the terms of all existing Municipal Complex Building Committee members whose terms expire on September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to extend the terms of all existing Municipal Complex Building Committee members whose terms expire on September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to extend the terms of all existing Municipal Complex Building Committee members whose terms expire on September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029. Seconded by Mr. Alessandri. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Approval:
Mr. Trindade moved, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 20 of the May 11, 2026, Annual Town Meeting authorizing the Select Board to convey 13 Populatic Street, to approve the Purchase and...
Mr. Trindade moved, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 20 of the May 11, 2026, Annual Town Meeting authorizing the Select Board to convey 13 Populatic Street, to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Medway and Kirsty Brownell Motha for the Property located at 13 Populatic Street for the purchase price of $450,000, and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute remaining related closing documents on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 20 of the May 11, 2026, Annual Town Meeting authorizing the Select Board to convey 13 Populatic Street, to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Medway and Kirsty Brownell Motha for the Property located at 13 Populatic Street for the purchase price of $450,000, and further to authorize the Town Manager to execute remaining related closing documents on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the installation of a new dog park identification sign within the Town-owned right-of-way, as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the installation of a new dog park identification sign within the Town-owned right-of-way, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the installation of a new dog park identification sign within the Town-owned right-of-way, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Alessandri. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
Contract Approvals:
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Walpole and Various Municipalities regarding Solid Waste Contract Negotiations and authorize the Chair to execute it
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Walpole and Various Municipalities regarding Solid Waste Contract Negotiations and authorize the Chair to execute it
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Walpole and Various Municipalities regarding Solid Waste Contract Negotiations and authorize the Chair to execute it. Seconded by Mr. Rossi. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approve the contract with Cyber Communications Inc. for the installation of upgraded radio communication infrastructure at the Lovering Street Water Tank, in an amount not to exceed $273,550, and...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the contract with Cyber Communications Inc. for the installation of upgraded radio communication infrastructure at the Lovering Street Water Tank, in an amount not to exceed $273,550, and to authorize the Chair to execute it
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the contract with Cyber Communications Inc. for the installation of upgraded radio communication infrastructure at the Lovering Street Water Tank, in an amount not to exceed $273,550, and to authorize the Chair to execute it. Seconded by Ms. White. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Discussion/Vote: Authorization of Town Manager to Solicit Special Counsel for Sewer System Matters
Authorize the Town Manager to solicit and engage Special Counsel to address matters relating to the sewer system
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to solicit and engage Special Counsel to address matters relating to the sewer system
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to solicit and engage Special Counsel to address matters relating to the sewer system. Seconded by Mr. Trindade. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Vote: Combine Celebrate Medway Day (Formerly Known as Medway Family Day) and Pride of Medway Day into One Event...
Combine Celebrate Medway Day and Pride of Medway Day into one event known as Celebrate Medway Day, and, further, transfer the Pride of Medway Day donation account funds to the Celebrate Medway Day...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to combine Celebrate Medway Day and Pride of Medway Day into one event known as Celebrate Medway Day, and, further, transfer the Pride of Medway Day donation account funds to the Celebrate Medway Day account
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to combine Celebrate Medway Day and Pride of Medway Day into one event known as Celebrate Medway Day, and, further, transfer the Pride of Medway Day donation account funds to the Celebrate Medway Day account. Seconded by Mr. Rossi. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval of Minutes: June 29, 2026 & July 13, 2026
Approve the minutes from June 29, 2026, as amended
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes from June 29, 2026, as amended
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, Trindade, WhiteAbstained: Alessandri
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes from June 29, 2026, as amended. Seconded by Ms. White. VOTE 4-1-0Mr. Alessandri abstained due to his absence..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Approve the minutes from July 13, 2026, as amended
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes from July 13, 2026, as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes from July 13, 2026, as amended. Seconded by Ms. White. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Select Board Reports
Enter Executive Session, with no intent of returning to public session, pursuant to MGL. Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, if an...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session, with no intent of returning to public session, pursuant to MGL. Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. The Chair so declared.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session, with no intent of returning to public session, pursuant to MGL. Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. The Chair so declared. VOTE by roll call: Mr. Rossi – Aye, Ms. White – Aye, Mr. Crowley – Aye, Mr. Alessandri – Aye, Mr. Trindade – Aye..” (Motion: 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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