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May 4, 2020
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Allin Frawley, Neil Rosenthal, Diane Stewart
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 5/16/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 5/16/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 5/16/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Dalpe)
Approve and sign the proposal from KP Law for Comprehensive Special Counsel Legal Services
To approve and sign the proposal from KP Law for Comprehensive Special Counsel Legal Services
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to approve and sign the proposal from KP Law for Comprehensive Special Counsel Legal Services..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. c. 110G regarding electronic signatures
To recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. c. 110G regarding electronic signatures
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. c. 110G regarding electronic signatures..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)
Set the Annual Town Election for Saturday June 20, 2020 with reduced polling hours of 10 AM to 2 PM and residents encourage to early vote or vote by absentee ballot
To set the Annual Town Election for Saturday June 20, 2020 with reduced polling hours of 10 AM to 2 PM and residents encourage to early vote or vote by absentee ballot
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to set the Annual Town Election for Saturday June 20, 2020 with reduced polling hours of 10 AM to 2 PM and residents encourage to early vote or vote by absentee ballot..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Send a letter to our State Representatives and Senator asking that the special legislation bill they are considering also ask for a reduction in quorum to allow municipalities to not be limited to...
To send a letter to our State Representatives and Senator asking that the special legislation bill they are considering also ask for a reduction in quorum to allow municipalities to not be limited to budgetary items and consider including granting the Board of Selectmen, instead of the Planning Board, the authority to approve the FEMA Maps by 2/3rds vote
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to send a letter to our State Representatives and Senator asking that the special legislation bill they are considering also ask for a reduction in quorum to allow municipalities to not be limited to budgetary items and consider including granting the Board of Selectmen, instead of the Planning Board, the authority to approve the FEMA Maps by 2/3rds vote..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Approve the temporary deferment of monthly rent for May, June and July 2020 and allow the repayment of the funds at the end of the lease
To approve the temporary deferment of monthly rent for May, June and July 2020 and allow the repayment of the funds at the end of the lease
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to approve the temporary deferment of monthly rent for May, June and July 2020 and allow the repayment of the funds at the end of the lease. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Provide a letter of support to the COM Dept. of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 244+ acers as shown on local Map Track No. 2020-2-07
To provide a letter of support to the COM Dept. of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 244+ acers as shown on local Map Track No. 2020-2-07
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to provide a letter of support to the COM Dept. of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 244+ acers as shown on local Map Track No. 2020-2-07. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Battistini)
Provide a letter of support to the COM Dept. of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 1 acer as shown on local Map Track No. 2020-1-06
To provide a letter of support to the COM Dept. of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 1 acer as shown on local Map Track No. 2020-1-06
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to provide a letter of support to the COM Dept. of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 1 acer as shown on local Map Track No. 2020-1-06. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Vote on the summer Water Management Program effective May 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 as requested
To vote on the summer Water Management Program effective May 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to vote on the summer Water Management Program effective May 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 as requested. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley – Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Continue the Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Elk Run to Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:50 PM
To continue the Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Elk Run to Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:50 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to continue the Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Elk Run to Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:50 PM. . Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley – Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Adjourn at 9:39 PM
To adjourn at 9:39 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:39 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
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