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January 23, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels...
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels 50P-5474 and 50P-6134, if the Chair declares that discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels 50P-5474 and 50P-6134, if the Chair declares that discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position. Polled vote: A. Battistini - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the 11/14/2022 minutes as amended
To approve the 11/14/2022 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 11/14/2022 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint Special Counsel, Jonathan Whitten Law, LLC to work on the Land Use and Zoning Board of Appeals Issues
To appoint Special Counsel, Jonathan Whitten Law, LLC to work on the Land Use and Zoning Board of Appeals Issues
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Special Counsel, Jonathan Whitten Law, LLC to work on the Land Use and Zoning Board of Appeals Issues..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint the following former full-time, retired, officers, as Retired Reserve Special Police Officers: Dennis Amaral, Peter Andrade, Charles Armanetti, Deborah Batista, Todd Bazarewsky, John...
To appoint the following former full-time, retired, officers, as Retired Reserve Special Police Officers: Dennis Amaral, Peter Andrade, Charles Armanetti, Deborah Batista, Todd Bazarewsky, John Bettencourt, Ronald Costa, Richard Harvey, Benjamin Mackiewicz, David Mackiewicz, Mark Meaney, Stephen Nelson, mark Pontes, Steven Schofield, Gerald Thayer and Gregory Trask
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following former full-time, retired, officers, as Retired Reserve Special Police Officers: Dennis Amaral, Peter Andrade, Charles Armanetti, Deborah Batista, Todd Bazarewsky, John Bettencourt, Ronald Costa, Richard Harvey, Benjamin Mackiewicz, David Mackiewicz, Mark Meaney, Stephen Nelson, mark Pontes, Steven Schofield, Gerald Thayer and Gregory Trask..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Appoint the following as Reserve and Special Police Officers: Michael Doyle, Bryant Irish, Kelly Jarabek, Serge Loiselle, Raymond Meleski, Daniel Newton, Kendra Perry, Robert Pike, John Ponte,...
To appoint the following as Reserve and Special Police Officers: Michael Doyle, Bryant Irish, Kelly Jarabek, Serge Loiselle, Raymond Meleski, Daniel Newton, Kendra Perry, Robert Pike, John Ponte, Jose Rodriguez, Kurt Vanderzyde and Chelsea Weiand
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following as Reserve and Special Police Officers: Michael Doyle, Bryant Irish, Kelly Jarabek, Serge Loiselle, Raymond Meleski, Daniel Newton, Kendra Perry, Robert Pike, John Ponte, Jose Rodriguez, Kurt Vanderzyde and Chelsea Weiand..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint the following as Matron: Amy Dowler, Kelly Jarabek, Katrina Lee and Kendra Perry
To appoint the following as Matron: Amy Dowler, Kelly Jarabek, Katrina Lee and Kendra Perry
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following as Matron: Amy Dowler, Kelly Jarabek, Katrina Lee and Kendra Perry..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Appoint James Thomasson as Police Chaplain
To appoint James Thomasson as Police Chaplain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint James Thomasson as Police Chaplain..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint the following as Auxiliary Crossing Guards: Gill Amaral, Richard Andrews, John Scott Beech, Howard Bumpus, Shawn Covel, Ralph Demoranville, James Hutchinson, Arthur Morton and Michael Scanlon
To appoint the following as Auxiliary Crossing Guards: Gill Amaral, Richard Andrews, John Scott Beech, Howard Bumpus, Shawn Covel, Ralph Demoranville, James Hutchinson, Arthur Morton and Michael Scanlon
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following as Auxiliary Crossing Guards: Gill Amaral, Richard Andrews, John Scott Beech, Howard Bumpus, Shawn Covel, Ralph Demoranville, James Hutchinson, Arthur Morton and Michael Scanlon..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Authorize the Town Manager to explore the draft agreement with Bill, the South Coastal Community Foundation and Town Counsel in regards to the Peirce Building
To authorize the Town Manager to explore the draft agreement with Bill, the South Coastal Community Foundation and Town Counsel in regards to the Peirce Building
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to explore the draft agreement with Bill, the South Coastal Community Foundation and Town Counsel in regards to the Peirce Building..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Disband with gratitude the Peirce Building Reuse Committee
To disband with gratitude the Peirce Building Reuse Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to disband with gratitude the Peirce Building Reuse Committee..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 8:30 PM
To adjourn at 8:30 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
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