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August 21, 2023
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: Thomas White
Every vote, in order
Approve the 4/23/2023 minutes as presented
To approve the 4/23/2023 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 4/23/2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 8/7/2023 minutes as presented
To approve the 8/7/2023 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Member N. Rosenthal, the Select Board voted unanimously to approve the 8/7/2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the promotion of Lieutenant Robert Ferreira to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police, effective upon the successful contract negotiation with the Select Board
To approve the promotion of Lieutenant Robert Ferreira to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police, effective upon the successful contract negotiation with the Select Board
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the promotion of Lieutenant Robert Ferreira to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police, effective upon the successful contract negotiation with the Select Board..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a new contract with Lieutenant Robert Ferreira
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a new contract with Lieutenant Robert Ferreira
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a new contract with Lieutenant Robert Ferreira..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Peter Vanasse to the rank of Sergeant, Effective 10/1/2023; Angelo Lapana to the rank of Lieutenant, Effective 8/22/2023; and, Jerry Donahue to the rank of Lieutenant effective 9/11/2023
To appoint Peter Vanasse to the rank of Sergeant, Effective 10/1/2023; Angelo Lapana to the rank of Lieutenant, Effective 8/22/2023; and, Jerry Donahue to the rank of Lieutenant effective 9/11/2023
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 Peter Vanasse to the rank of Sergeant, Effective 10/1/2023; Angelo Lapana to the rank of Lieutenant, Effective 8/22/2023; and, Jerry Donahue to the rank of Lieutenant effective 9/11/2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Send to the Planning Board, John Perkins Way, for comment and set a Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Monday, September 18 at 7:30 PM
To send to the Planning Board, John Perkins Way, for comment and set a Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Monday, September 18 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and second by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to send to the Planning Board, John Perkins Way, for comment and set a Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Monday, September 18 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Thomas Dexter to the Historical Commission
To ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Thomas Dexter to the Historical Commission
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 ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Thomas Dexter to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the Internet Only, Class II Automobile Dealer's License for Leonardo Petri, Petri Automotive LLC, located at 355 Wareham Street, with the requirements that there will be no signage; there...
To approve the Internet Only, Class II Automobile Dealer's License for Leonardo Petri, Petri Automotive LLC, located at 355 Wareham Street, with the requirements that there will be no signage; there will be no vehicles for sale on the property and the applicant will tie into the sprinkler system as requested by the Fire Department
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 approve the Internet Only, Class II Automobile Dealer's License for Leonardo Petri, Petri Automotive LLC, located at 355 Wareham Street, with the requirements that there will be no signage; there will be no vehicles for sale on the property and the applicant will tie into the sprinkler system as requested by the Fire Department..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on September 9, 2023 from 10 AM to 6 PM at Soule Homestead
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on September 9, 2023 from 10 AM to 6 PM at Soule Homestead
Yes: Germain, GiovanoniAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member M. Germain, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on September 9, 2023 from 10 AM to 6 PM at Soule Homestead. Motion Carries. 2-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Germain)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for and event to be held on September 29, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM, for the Public Library
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for and event to be held on September 29, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM, for the Public Library
Yes: Germain, GiovanoniAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member M. Germain, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for and event to be held on September 29, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM, for the Public Library. Motion Carries. 2-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Germain)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the William Fuller, the Bartending Service of NE, for October 15, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM for Crantoberfest to be held at the Town Hall
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the William Fuller, the Bartending Service of NE, for October 15, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM for Crantoberfest to be held at the Town Hall
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 approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the William Fuller, the Bartending Service of NE, for October 15, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM for Crantoberfest to be held at the Town Hall..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the request for a 4-way Stop at Peirce & Pearl Streets as recommend by the Police Department
To approve the request for a 4-way Stop at Peirce & Pearl Streets as recommend by the Police Department
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 approve the request for a 4-way Stop at Peirce & Pearl Streets as recommend by the Police Department..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Award the FY '24 South Eastern Regional Group (SERSG) DPW Supply Contract as indicated
To award the FY '24 South Eastern Regional Group (SERSG) DPW Supply Contract as indicated
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 award the FY '24 South Eastern Regional Group (SERSG) DPW Supply Contract as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement for Donna M. Blunt, 97 Purchase Street in the amount of $30,900
To sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement for Donna M. Blunt, 97 Purchase Street in the amount of $30,900
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 sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement for Donna M. Blunt, 97 Purchase Street in the amount of $30,900..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Change the date of the Fall Town Meeting to Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7 PM
To change the date of the Fall Town Meeting to Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to change the date of the Fall Town Meeting to Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7 PM..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Continue the hearing for the WRPD Hearing for River Hawk Environmental, LLC to Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:35 PM
To continue the hearing for the WRPD Hearing for River Hawk Environmental, LLC to Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:35 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing for the WRPD Hearing for River Hawk Environmental, LLC to Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:35 PM..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Enter into Executive Session NOT to Return to Open Session for the purpose of Review/Approve/Hold/Release of Minutes – 2022/2023 with the dates of 9/19/22, 9/26/22, 10/17/22, 10/24/22, 11/7/22,...
At 8:34 PM to enter into Executive Session NOT to Return to Open Session for the purpose of Review/Approve/Hold/Release of Minutes – 2022/2023 with the dates of 9/19/22, 9/26/22, 10/17/22, 10/24/22, 11/7/22, 11/21/22, 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 1/23/23, 2/6/23, 3/20/23, 4/10/23, 5/1/2023, 5/23/23 and 7/31/23
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted, at 8:34 PM to enter into Executive Session NOT to Return to Open Session for the purpose of Review/Approve/Hold/Release of Minutes – 2022/2023 with the dates of 9/19/22, 9/26/22, 10/17/22, 10/24/22, 11/7/22, 11/21/22, 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 1/23/23, 2/6/23, 3/20/23, 4/10/23, 5/1/2023, 5/23/23 and 7/31/23. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
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