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August 23, 2021
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leilani Dalpe, Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
To Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session 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 and the Chair so declares
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session 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 and the Chair so declares. Polled Vote: Selectmen L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Battistini - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal - Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve the 8/9/2021 minutes as presented
To approve the 8/9/2021 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 8/9/2021 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 8/28/2021, 9/4/2021 & 9/11/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 8/28/2021, 9/4/2021 & 9/11/2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 8/28/2021, 9/4/2021 & 9/11/2021..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community and Development Agreement with Simply Lifted, LLC to be located at 167 East Grove Street
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community and Development Agreement with Simply Lifted, LLC to be located at 167 East Grove Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community and Development Agreement with Simply Lifted, LLC to be located at 167 East Grove Street..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Advertise and move ahead with discussing a reduction in quorum for the upcoming Special Town Meeting with the Town Moderator
To advertise and move ahead with discussing a reduction in quorum for the upcoming Special Town Meeting with the Town Moderator
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to advertise and move ahead with discussing a reduction in quorum for the upcoming Special Town Meeting with the Town Moderator..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Appoint Cody Soderlund to Police Officer effective 9/11/2021
To appoint Cody Soderlund to Police Officer effective 9/11/2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Cody Soderlund to Police Officer effective 9/11/2021..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve the promotion of Sgt
To approve the promotion of Sgt. John Graham to Lieutenant effective 8/30/2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the promotion of Sgt. John Graham to Lieutenant effective 8/30/2021..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Refer the petition to amend the zoning bylaws and zoning map and add General Use B (GUB) Zoning District to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation
To refer the petition to amend the zoning bylaws and zoning map and add General Use B (GUB) Zoning District to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to refer the petition to amend the zoning bylaws and zoning map and add General Use B (GUB) Zoning District to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Refer the 40R Zoning District to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation
To refer the 40R Zoning District to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to refer the 40R Zoning District to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Refer the Site Plan Review Bylaw to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation
To refer the Site Plan Review Bylaw to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to refer the Site Plan Review Bylaw to the Planning Board for a hearing and recommendation..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Approve and sign a Betterment Agreement with Thomas E. & Mary L. Garafalo in the amount of $35,602.95
To approve and sign a Betterment Agreement with Thomas E. & Mary L. Garafalo in the amount of $35,602.95
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Betterment Agreement with Thomas E. & Mary L. Garafalo in the amount of $35,602.95..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Seckinger of Muckey's Liquors for an event to be held at the Oak Point Community Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 7 PM to 10 PM
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Seckinger of Muckey's Liquors for an event to be held at the Oak Point Community Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 7 PM to 10 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Seckinger of Muckey's Liquors for an event to be held at the Oak Point Community Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 7 PM to 10 PM..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Fork in the Road Catering for a Basketball Tournament Fundraising Event to be held at Battis Field on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12 PM to 4 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Fork in the Road Catering for a Basketball Tournament Fundraising Event to be held at Battis Field on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12 PM to 4 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Fork in the Road Catering for a Basketball Tournament Fundraising Event to be held at Battis Field on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12 PM to 4 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Authorize the use of barriers to block off Plymouth Street in front of the North Congregational Church on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8 AM to 4 PM for the Titicut Green Fall Festival and...
To authorize the use of barriers to block off Plymouth Street in front of the North Congregational Church on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8 AM to 4 PM for the Titicut Green Fall Festival and allow the use of barriers from the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the use of barriers to block off Plymouth Street in front of the North Congregational Church on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8 AM to 4 PM for the Titicut Green Fall Festival and allow the use of barriers from the Highway Department..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Accept the donation from Moonlight Paranormal Productions of a completed video DVD of the Oliver House for the use of fundraising for the Historic Preservation Restriction
To accept the donation from Moonlight Paranormal Productions of a completed video DVD of the Oliver House for the use of fundraising for the Historic Preservation Restriction
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to accept the donation from Moonlight Paranormal Productions of a completed video DVD of the Oliver House for the use of fundraising for the Historic Preservation Restriction..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Authorize Janis Akerstrom to sign the agreement with SRPEDD for community outreach services regarding the 40R Overlay Zone and utilize the 20 hours toward the total cost reducing it to the amount...
To authorize Janis Akerstrom to sign the agreement with SRPEDD for community outreach services regarding the 40R Overlay Zone and utilize the 20 hours toward the total cost reducing it to the amount of $6,795
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize Janis Akerstrom to sign the agreement with SRPEDD for community outreach services regarding the 40R Overlay Zone and utilize the 20 hours toward the total cost reducing it to the amount of $6,795..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Authorize Selectmen Battistini to coordinate with the Town Manager's Office on the submission of Step One to the Community Preservation Committee requesting funding for a feasibility study for the...
To authorize Selectmen Battistini to coordinate with the Town Manager's Office on the submission of Step One to the Community Preservation Committee requesting funding for a feasibility study for the Nemasket Herring Passage Trail
Yes: Dalpe, Demers, RosenthalNo: GermainAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to authorize Selectmen Battistini to coordinate with the Town Manager's Office on the submission of Step One to the Community Preservation Committee requesting funding for a feasibility study for the Nemasket Herring Passage Trail. Motion Carries. 3-1-1 (M. Germain is against. A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Continue the hearing for the WRPD application by Green Seal Environmental, LLC for property located at Lot 3A Charlotte Court to Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing for the WRPD application by Green Seal Environmental, LLC for property located at Lot 3A Charlotte Court to Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing for the WRPD application by Green Seal Environmental, LLC for property located at Lot 3A Charlotte Court to Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Send a letter regarding Earth Removal on the property of Assessors Map 090, Lot 1961 to Ben Stephen Peltola, P.O. Box 616, Carver, MA 02366
To send a letter regarding Earth Removal on the property of Assessors Map 090, Lot 1961 to Ben Stephen Peltola, P.O. Box 616, Carver, MA 02366
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter regarding Earth Removal on the property of Assessors Map 090, Lot 1961 to Ben Stephen Peltola, P.O. Box 616, Carver, MA 02366.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Recommend all the articles as presented for advertising in anticipation of the upcoming Special Town Meeting
To recommend all the articles as presented for advertising in anticipation of the upcoming Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to recommend all the articles as presented for advertising in anticipation of the upcoming Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Peirce Building Reuse Working Group to move forward with the designs or changes for the re-use of the Peirce Building and advertise to fill the vacancies as soon as possible
To authorize the Peirce Building Reuse Working Group to move forward with the designs or changes for the re-use of the Peirce Building and advertise to fill the vacancies as soon as possible
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, RosenthalAbstained: Dalpe
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to authorize the Peirce Building Reuse Working Group to move forward with the designs or changes for the re-use of the Peirce Building and advertise to fill the vacancies as soon as possible. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (LZ. Dalpe abstains).” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Town Planner to seek options if the 40R is not approved at the Special Town Meeting with KP Law
To authorize the Town Planner to seek options if the 40R is not approved at the Special Town Meeting with KP Law
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Planner to seek options if the 40R is not approved at the Special Town Meeting with KP Law..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 9:30 PM
To adjourn at 9:30 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:30 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
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