MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2025
29 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
25-120 Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of retired Sgt. William Dwyer, Robin Cahill, Garin Eisele, Liana Lodola, Teaghan LeBlanc, and Nicholas Alizio as Traffic Supervisors
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of retired Sgt. William Dwyer, Robin Cahill, Garin Eisele, Liana Lodola, Teaghan LeBlanc, and Nicholas Alizio as Traffic Supervisors
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of retired Sgt. William Dwyer, Robin Cahill, Garin Eisele, Liana Lodola, Teaghan LeBlanc, and Nicholas Alizio as Traffic Supervisors. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Ethan Lazare as a Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer pending a successful physical examination and with the condition that a 2B Hoisting Engineering...
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Ethan Lazare as a Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer pending a successful physical examination and with the condition that a 2B Hoisting Engineering License and CDL class B Driver's License are obtained within one year of appointment. 1 Select Board Meeting Minutes 06/09/2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Ethan Lazare as a Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer pending a successful physical examination and with the condition that a 2B Hoisting Engineering License and CDL class B Driver's License are obtained within one year of appointment. 1 Select Board Meeting Minutes 06/09/2025 Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Aidan Ludwig and Brendan Ludwig as Summer DPW Workers pending a successful physical examination
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Aidan Ludwig and Brendan Ludwig as Summer DPW Workers pending a successful physical examination
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Aidan Ludwig and Brendan Ludwig as Summer DPW Workers pending a successful physical examination. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Christopher Canney as Alternate Building Commissioner effective 7/1/25
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Christopher Canney as Alternate Building Commissioner effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Christopher Canney as Alternate Building Commissioner effective 7/1/25. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Steven Frasca of Deputy Plumbing/Gas Inspector pending a successful physical examination and CORI
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Steven Frasca of Deputy Plumbing/Gas Inspector pending a successful physical examination and CORI
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Steven Frasca of Deputy Plumbing/Gas Inspector pending a successful physical examination and CORI. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Nutan Mathew and Hannah Rishel as On-Call Library Assistants pending a successful physical examination and CORI
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Nutan Mathew and Hannah Rishel as On-Call Library Assistants pending a successful physical examination and CORI
From the minutes
“Sel. Schulze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Nutan Mathew and Hannah Rishel as On-Call Library Assistants pending a successful physical examination and CORI. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Molly Graham, Ameila Carr, and Amanda Fallon as Lead Counselors pending successful CORIs
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Molly Graham, Ameila Carr, and Amanda Fallon as Lead Counselors pending successful CORIs
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Molly Graham, Ameila Carr, and Amanda Fallon as Lead Counselors pending successful CORIs. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Alex Avakian, Tessa Molinari, Abigail Palmer, Molly Rand, and Abigail Zampell pending receipt of active work permits
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Alex Avakian, Tessa Molinari, Abigail Palmer, Molly Rand, and Abigail Zampell pending receipt of active work permits
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Alex Avakian, Tessa Molinari, Abigail Palmer, Molly Rand, and Abigail Zampell pending receipt of active work permits. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's reappointment of Rylee Ensminger, Abigale Kay, Noreen Malloy, Nora Scannell, Erin Sullivan, and Benjamin Walker
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's reappointment of Rylee Ensminger, Abigale Kay, Noreen Malloy, Nora Scannell, Erin Sullivan, and Benjamin Walker
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's reappointment of Rylee Ensminger, Abigale Kay, Noreen Malloy, Nora Scannell, Erin Sullivan, and Benjamin Walker. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Katherine Dowling as an On Call Firefighter/Intern pending a successful physical examination and CORI
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Katherine Dowling as an On Call Firefighter/Intern pending a successful physical examination and CORI
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Katherine Dowling as an On Call Firefighter/Intern pending a successful physical examination and CORI. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-121 Approval of Proposal for Engineering Services – Lead & Copper Rule Revisions/Improvements Compliance
Approve and enter a 3-year contract for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Assistance, Phase II, with Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc, not to exceed the amount of $187,000 and authorize the Town...
That the Board approve and enter a 3-year contract for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Assistance, Phase II, with Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc, not to exceed the amount of $187,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and enter a 3-year contract for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Assistance, Phase II, with Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc, not to exceed the amount of $187,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-122 Approval of Contract
Approve and enter into a contract for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Dump Truck with sander and plow with Liberty Chevrolet of Wakefield, MA for an amount not to exceed $98,831 and authorize the Town...
That the Board approve and enter into a contract for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Dump Truck with sander and plow with Liberty Chevrolet of Wakefield, MA for an amount not to exceed $98,831 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and enter into a contract for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Dump Truck with sander and plow with Liberty Chevrolet of Wakefield, MA for an amount not to exceed $98,831 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve and enter into a contract for TRX50 Radio Box Receiver System equipment including installation, programming, testing and training with L. W. Bills Company of Georgetown, MA, for an amount...
That the Board approve and enter into a contract for TRX50 Radio Box Receiver System equipment including installation, programming, testing and training with L. W. Bills Company of Georgetown, MA, for an amount not to exceed $75,082
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and enter into a contract for TRX50 Radio Box Receiver System equipment including installation, programming, testing and training with L. W. Bills Company of Georgetown, MA, for an amount not to exceed $75,082. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve and enter into a contract for an 8.5 x 16 Flat Top Front Car Hauler trailer with Yered Trailer Sales and Service of Medfield, MA for an amount not to exceed $13,500
That the Board approve and enter into a contract for an 8.5 x 16 Flat Top Front Car Hauler trailer with Yered Trailer Sales and Service of Medfield, MA for an amount not to exceed $13,500
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and enter into a contract for an 8.5 x 16 Flat Top Front Car Hauler trailer with Yered Trailer Sales and Service of Medfield, MA for an amount not to exceed $13,500. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-123 Approve Bid Award – Granular Activated Carbon Replacement Services
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the notice of award for a 3-year contract for Granular Activated Carbon Replacement Services to Calgon Carbon Corporation of Moon Township, PA, for a total...
That the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the notice of award for a 3-year contract for Granular Activated Carbon Replacement Services to Calgon Carbon Corporation of Moon Township, PA, for a total amount not to exceed $195,400
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the notice of award for a 3-year contract for Granular Activated Carbon Replacement Services to Calgon Carbon Corporation of Moon Township, PA, for a total amount not to exceed $195,400. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-124 Review/Approve:
Approve the Boosters' Run Back to School event to be held on Sunday, September 28th from 7:00am-12:00pm in coordination with Millis Police, Fire, DPW and School
That the Board approve the Boosters' Run Back to School event to be held on Sunday, September 28th from 7:00am-12:00pm in coordination with Millis Police, Fire, DPW and School
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the Boosters' Run Back to School event to be held on Sunday, September 28th from 7:00am-12:00pm in coordination with Millis Police, Fire, DPW and School. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-125 Hearing: All Alcohol License 36 B & C Milliston Road
Enter a public hearing for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen to consider an all-alcohol license application
The Board enter a public hearing for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen to consider an all-alcohol license application
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved the Board enter a public hearing for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen to consider an all-alcohol license application. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – recused. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Close the public hearing for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen to consider an alcohol license application
The Board close the public hearing for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen to consider an alcohol license application
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved the Board close the public hearing for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen to consider an alcohol license application. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – recused. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Approve the request for an annual all alcohol restaurant license for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen located at 36B & C Milliston Road as presented pending a local inspection...
That the Board approve the request for an annual all alcohol restaurant license for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen located at 36B & C Milliston Road as presented pending a local inspection and final approval by the ABCC
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the request for an annual all alcohol restaurant license for 36 Pub, LLC dba Arigna Irish Pub & Coal Fire Kitchen located at 36B & C Milliston Road as presented pending a local inspection and final approval by the ABCC. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – recused. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
25-126 Review/Approve Application for Amendment to All Alcohol License – Change of Business Entity at 1170 Main
Approve the application to amend the annual wine and malt alcohol license held by Ryan Family Amusements located at 1170 Main Street by changing the corporate name and structure as presented
That the Board approve the application to amend the annual wine and malt alcohol license held by Ryan Family Amusements located at 1170 Main Street by changing the corporate name and structure as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the application to amend the annual wine and malt alcohol license held by Ryan Family Amusements located at 1170 Main Street by changing the corporate name and structure as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-128 Review/Approval of CivicPlus Contract – website
Approve and enter into a contract with CivicPlus of Manhattan, KS, for municipal website services and migration to include AudioEye, for ADA Accessibility, for a three-year contract and to...
That the Board approve and enter into a contract with CivicPlus of Manhattan, KS, for municipal website services and migration to include AudioEye, for ADA Accessibility, for a three-year contract and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and enter into a contract with CivicPlus of Manhattan, KS, for municipal website services and migration to include AudioEye, for ADA Accessibility, for a three-year contract and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-129 Approval of Host Community Agreement for 617 Therapeutic Health Center, Inc.
Approve and enter into a Host Community Agreement with 617 Therapeutic Health Center, Inc., an indoor marijuana cultivator and marijuana product manufacturer located at 1073 Main Street, as...
That the Board approve and enter into a Host Community Agreement with 617 Therapeutic Health Center, Inc., an indoor marijuana cultivator and marijuana product manufacturer located at 1073 Main Street, as written and presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and enter into a Host Community Agreement with 617 Therapeutic Health Center, Inc., an indoor marijuana cultivator and marijuana product manufacturer located at 1073 Main Street, as written and presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-130 Review/Approval of Social Equity Policy Marijuana
Approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as written and presented
That the Board approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as written and presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as written and presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-131 Review/Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement with Medway for Animal Control Services
Approve and sign a three-year intermunicipal agreement with Medway for Animal Control Services as presented
That the Board approve and sign a three-year intermunicipal agreement with Medway for Animal Control Services as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and sign a three-year intermunicipal agreement with Medway for Animal Control Services as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-132 Approve and Sign Purchase & Sale for: Morris Street & Designate Select Board Member as Authorized Signatory
Approve and sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Millis and Michael J. O'Keefe for a parcel of vacant land located at Morris Street containing .18 acres and shown as Parcel...
That the Board approve and sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Millis and Michael J. O'Keefe for a parcel of vacant land located at Morris Street containing .18 acres and shown as Parcel ID#40- 100-000 for a total of $2,250.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Millis and Michael J. O'Keefe for a parcel of vacant land located at Morris Street containing .18 acres and shown as Parcel ID#40- 100-000 for a total of $2,250.00. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Appoint Ellen Rosenfeld as the authorized signatory for future real estate transactions in which the Town of Millis is selling a parcel of town owned land
That the Board appoint Ellen Rosenfeld as the authorized signatory for future real estate transactions in which the Town of Millis is selling a parcel of town owned land
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board appoint Ellen Rosenfeld as the authorized signatory for future real estate transactions in which the Town of Millis is selling a parcel of town owned land. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-133 Board/Committee Liaison Updates
Approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for May 2025 for a total of $1,387.46
That the Board approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for May 2025 for a total of $1,387.46
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for May 2025 for a total of $1,387.46. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for the fourth quarter of FY25 for a total of $923,561.46
That the Board approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for the fourth quarter of FY25 for a total of $923,561.46
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for the fourth quarter of FY25 for a total of $923,561.46. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION/ VI. ADJOURNMENT
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director/Town Administrator)
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director/Town Administrator)
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned to enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director/Town Administrator). Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
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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