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February 24, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Ellen Rosenfeld, Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
25-032: Vote to Close Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Warrant for the Spring 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Close the Warrant for the Spring 2025 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes say "Erin moved it and craig seconded the motion."
From the minutes
“Town Administrator Mike Guzinski recommends that the board closes the Warrant for the Spring 2025 Annual Town Meeting, Erin moved it and craig seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board. Schultze- yay. Underhill- yay, Rosenfeld- yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-033: Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Christopher Canney as a backup alternate building commissioner for the town of Millis
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Christopher Canney as a backup alternate building commissioner for the town of Millis
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Christopher Canney as a backup alternate building commissioner for the town of Millis. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Robyn Briggs and Shayna Canestrari to be filling the two open spots on the school building committee
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Robyn Briggs and Shayna Canestrari to be filling the two open spots on the school building committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Robyn Briggs and Shayna Canestrari to be filling the two open spots on the school building committee. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Sean Powers to the Capital Planning Committee
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Sean Powers to the Capital Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Sean Powers to the Capital Planning Committee. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Steve Levangie to the Recreation Committee
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Steve Levangie to the Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Steve Levangie to the Recreation Committee. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-034: Hearing: Conduit Installation 5 Paddock Lane
Open the hearing to consider a grant of location to install conduit by Eversource
To open the hearing to consider a grant of location to install conduit by Eversource
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to open the hearing to consider a grant of location to install conduit by Eversource. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close the hearing to consider a grant of location to install conduit by Eversource
To close the hearing to consider a grant of location to install conduit by Eversource
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to close the hearing to consider a grant of location to install conduit by Eversource. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Grants permission to NSTAR electric CO DBA Eversource Energy to construct and install a line of conduit manholes with necessary wires and cables there in under the following public way, Paddock...
That the board grants permission to NSTAR electric CO DBA Eversource Energy to construct and install a line of conduit manholes with necessary wires and cables there in under the following public way, Paddock Lane Northerly approximately 200 feet +/- North of Rolling Meadow Drive install approximately 62 feet +/- of conduit PMH17075. Provided the work is completed at the same time for both 3 and 5 Paddock Lane and that 18 Rolling Meadow Drive is notified in advance, so that someone can be home and responsible for the animals in the yard
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the board grants permission to NSTAR electric CO DBA Eversource Energy to construct and install a line of conduit manholes with necessary wires and cables there in under the following public way, Paddock Lane Northerly approximately 200 feet +/- North of Rolling Meadow Drive install approximately 62 feet +/- of conduit PMH17075. Provided the work is completed at the same time for both 3 and 5 Paddock Lane and that 18 Rolling Meadow Drive is notified in advance, so that someone can be home and responsible for the animals in the yard. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-036: Refer Zoning Bylaws Amendments to Planning Board -FEMA Compliance
Refer Zoning Bylaws Section 11 Special Flood Hazard District and Zoning Map proposed amendments and articles for FEMA compliance back to Planning Board for a public hearing to be held on March...
That the board refer Zoning Bylaws Section 11 Special Flood Hazard District and Zoning Map proposed amendments and articles for FEMA compliance back to Planning Board for a public hearing to be held on March 4th, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the board refer Zoning Bylaws Section 11 Special Flood Hazard District and Zoning Map proposed amendments and articles for FEMA compliance back to Planning Board for a public hearing to be held on March 4th, 2025. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-037: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the draft meeting minutes for January 27th, February 3rd, February 5th and February 10th as written
The Board to approve the draft meeting minutes for January 27th, February 3rd, February 5th and February 10th as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved the Board to approve the draft meeting minutes for January 27th, February 3rd, February 5th and February 10th as written. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
V.EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
Enter executive session at 7:50 PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental e ect on the government's bargaining or...
To enter executive session at 7:50 PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental e ect on the government's bargaining or litigation position (Fire, Police, DPW, and SEIU) only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to enter executive session at 7:50 PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental e ect on the government's bargaining or litigation position (Fire, Police, DPW, and SEIU) only emerging to adjourn. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
From the Millis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the Minutes folder on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld (2022) and Jim McKay (2026) from Millis Community Media candidate profile videos.
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