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June 29, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, William “Brad” Markey
Absent: Shane A. Burgo, Brian K. Gomes
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, The Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program application in memory of Derek Pimentel (Ref’d 03/28/19) (04/24/19-tabled) was removed from the table by Councillor Abreu and seconded by…
To recommend to the City Council and the Park Board Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Derek Pimentel, with a request that the bench be placed in the family’s preferred location of the North Side of the Senior Center at Buttonwood Park.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council and the Park Board APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Derek Pimentel, with a request that the bench be placed in the family’s preferred location of the North Side of the Senior Center at Buttonwood Park..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Markey)
To recommend to the City Council and the Park Board Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Alice Sherman, with a request that the bench be placed in the family’s preferred location at Hazelwood Park.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council and the Park Board APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Alice Sherman, with a request that the bench be placed in the family’s preferred location at Hazelwood Park..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Markey)
To recommend to the City Council and the Park Board Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Sarah D. Clark, with a request that the bench be placed in close proximity to the Senior Center at Buttonwood Park.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council and the Park Board APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Sarah D. Clark, with a request that the bench be placed in close proximity to the Senior Center at Buttonwood Park..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Markey)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Markey)
To send the City Council and the Park Board a_ positive recommendation for erecting a plaque or memorial honoring Leo E. Larrivee, with a request that it be placed at the walking path at Buttonwood Park.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To send the City Council and the Park Board a_ positive recommendation for erecting a plaque or memorial honoring Leo E. Larrivee, with a request that it be placed at the walking path at Buttonwood Park..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Markey)
To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” and report out to the City Council items 6, 7, 8 and 9.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” and report out to the City Council items 6, 7, 8 and 9..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Markey)
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