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April 29, 2026
9 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
Continued Public Hearing -FY27 Sewer Rates
Close the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to close the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to close the public hearing of the FY27 Sewer Rates. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve the FY27 sewer rates at 732. 19 per unit per quarter (95% funded through user rates)
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the FY27 sewer rates at 732. 19 per unit per quarter (95% funded through user rates).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the FY27 sewer rates at 732. 19 per unit per quarter (95% funded through user rates). It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve a Common Victualler application requested by AL United Inc. d/ b/ a Aroma Italian Pizza & Roast Beef...
Approve a Common Victualler license requested by AL United Inc. d/b/a Aroma Italian Pizza & Roast Beef located at 17 Pine Street, Unit 3
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a Common Victualler license requested by AL United Inc. d/ b/ a Aroma Italian Pizza & Roast Beef located at 17 Pine Street, Unit 3.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a Common Victualler license requested by AL United Inc. d/ b/ a Aroma Italian Pizza & Roast Beef located at 17 Pine Street, Unit 3. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Discussion and potential vote regarding audit of the legislature
Approve a letter to the State in support of implementing the audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, as approved by a majority of the voters of the Commonwealth on Question 1 of the November 2024...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a letter to the State in support of implementing the audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, as approved by a majority of the voters of the Commonwealth on Question 1 of the November 2024 ballot.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a letter to the State in support of implementing the audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, as approved by a majority of the voters of the Commonwealth on Question 1 of the November 2024 ballot. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve an amended charge for the School Building Committee
Approve the amended charge for the School Building Committee as submitted to the Board
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the amended charge for the School Building Committee as submitted to the Board.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the amended charge for the School Building Committee as submitted to the Board. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Warrants
Approve the warrants for the period of April 14, 2026 to April 21, 2026 as printed on the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants for the period of April 14, 2026 to April 21, 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 April 14, 2026 to April 21, 2026 as printed on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2026 and April 13, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2026 and April 13, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2026 and April 13, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Executive Session
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - DPW Director, insofar as an open meeting...
At 9:10 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - DPW Director, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The motion was not seconded and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye; Mr. Roche - aye.
From the minutes
“At 9:10 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - DPW Director, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The motion was not seconded and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye; Mr. Roche - aye..” (Motion: Roche)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 9:25 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:25 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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