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April 13, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Roche, Taiese Hickman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing -FY27 Sewer Rates
Open the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to open the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to open the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Discussion followed regarding the historical progression of sewer rate increases, noting that the system has...
Continue the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to continue the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to continue the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Ratify the Town Administrator's recommendation of Phil McNulty as DPW Director subject to successful background and reference checks
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to ratify the Town Administrator's recommendation of Phil McNulty as DPW Director subject to successful background and reference checks.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to ratify the Town Administrator's recommendation of Phil McNulty as DPW Director subject to successful background and reference checks. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche- aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve a Common Victualler application requested by Navros Pizza Inc. d/ b/ a Billy's Pizza & Subs located...
Approve a Common Victualler's License requested by Navros Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Billy's Pizza & Subs located at 242 Dedham Street contingent upon receipt of all required documents, inspections and...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a Common Victualler's License requested by Navros Pizza, Inc. d/ b/ a/ Billy's Pizza & Subs located at 242 Dedham Street contingent upon receipt of all required documents, inspections and payment of fees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a Common Victualler's License requested by Navros Pizza, Inc. d/ b/ a/ Billy's Pizza & Subs located at 242 Dedham Street contingent upon receipt of all required documents, inspections and payment of fees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to appoint Martin Goldstein as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2028
Appoint Martin Goldstein as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2028
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Martin Goldstein as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Martin Goldstein as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to appoint Geoffrey Valentine as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2027
Appoint Geoffrey Valentine as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2027
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Geoffrey Valentine as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Geoffrey Valentine as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement for a shared Conservation Agent with the Town of Wrentham
Approve an Intermunicipal Agreement for a shared Conservation Agent with the Town of Wrentham and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement for a shared Conservation Agent with the Town of Wrentham and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement for a shared Conservation Agent with the Town of Wrentham and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve the use of Town Hill by Kanewoolf, LLC for the filming of the movie The Phone Booth for the dates listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill by Kanewoolf, LLC for the filming of the movie The Phone Booth for the dates listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill by Kanewoolf, LLC for the filming of the movie The Phone Booth for the dates listed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve a SERSG contract with RJ Gabriel Construction Co for Catch Basins Cleaned and Sumps Measured from...
Approve a SERSG contract with RJ Gabriel Construction for Catch Basins Cleaned and Sumps Measured from March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve a SERSG contract with RJ Gabriel Construction for Catch Basins Cleaned and Sumps Measured from March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve a SERSG contract with RJ Gabriel Construction for Catch Basins Cleaned and Sumps Measured from March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve Second Amendment to the Wheelabrator Millbury Inc. Waste Disposal Agreement with an expiration date...
Approve an amendment to the Wheelabrator Millbury Inc. Waste Disposal Agreement with an expiration date of May 14, 2029 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve an amendment to the Wheelabrator Millbury Inc. Waste Disposal Agreement with an expiration date of May 14, 2029 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve an amendment to the Wheelabrator Millbury Inc. Waste Disposal Agreement with an expiration date of May 14, 2029 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Review and execute the warrant for Annual Town Meeting
Execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 13, 2026 subject to final review by Town Counsel
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 13, 2026 subject to final review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 13, 2026 subject to final review by Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Warrants
Approve the warrants for the period of March 17, 2026 through April 7, 2026 as printed on the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants for the period of March 17, 2026 through April 7, 2026 as printed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants for the period of March 17, 2026 through April 7, 2026 as printed on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 9, 2026, February 25, 2026 and March 2, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 9, 2026, February 25, 2026 and March 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 9, 2026, February 25, 2026 and March 2, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 8:13 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:13 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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