Nicholas Masse

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28- ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION- 97 MAIN STREET (ENTIRE PARCEL). MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was an Extensive discussion on acquiring multiple parcels including 97 Main Street and alternative sites. Key points are below: - Fire station siting and operational needs - Environmental risks (potential contamination) - Financial feasibility and long-term return on investment - Potential rental revenue and development impact Mr. Masse left at 9:0 pm and returned at 9:08 pm. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND ARTICLE 29 TO REMOVE EMINENET DOMAIN. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO There was a discussion centered on whether to remove "eminent domain" from the article to encourage cooperative negotiations with the property owner. Concerns raised about losing legal flexibility and negotiating leverage. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Stuto)

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“The Select Board returned back to the discussion on the main motion. Discussion also touched on inconsistent owner engagement across sites and skepticism about the likelihood of public approval for the 97 Main Street option despite its cost advantage. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 25 (Previously ARTICLE 30) - ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION - 84-86MAIN STREET. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE There was a discussion. Concern raised about environmental risks, potential contamination (particularly at 84 Main Street due to prior automotive use), demolition costs, tenant relocation, and uncertainty around property negotiations with Mr. Lynch. It was further discussed that however; the site could be a potential location for a fire station but there are a significant financial and environmental risks associated with acquiring the property without full site assessment. It was also noted that further information, including land swap details and cleanup liabilities, could influence future positions. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26 (Previously ARTICLE 31) - ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION - 73-75 MAIN STREET. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE The Select Board discussed the project's priority level (lower priority around 2-3), property's history and concern raised regarding zooming and prior approvals. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE AMEND SELECT BOARD POLICY 1.3 AS FOLLOWS: IN SECTION 1.3 (B) (1), ADD THE FOLLOWING LINE: 6. ESTABLISH LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND SECTION 1.4 AS FOLLOWS: IN SECTION 1.4, ADD THE FOLLOWING LINE: E. THE INTENTION OF LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS IS TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE SELECT BOARD AND BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES/OFFICIALS. WHILE BOARD MEMBERS ARE FREE TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS AS INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SELECT BOARD AND BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES/OFFICIALS IS TO OCCUR THROUGH LIAISONS. IN THE INSTANCE A LIAISON ASSIGNMENT BECOMES VACANT OR DOES NOT YET EXIST, THE CHAIR SHALL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMMUNICATION WHEN AND UNTIL AN ASSIGNMENT IS MADE. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Masse commented on getting access to information by requiring members to go through the chairman, saying there is no policy requiring that. He affirmed his intention to seek information independently and encouraged his colleagues to do the same, rejecting the notion of hierarchical authority in this context. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)

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“Chairman O'Leary asked to vote on the original motion. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 24. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO The Select Board members discussed. o Mr. Masse favored removal (articles should be actionable). o Others supported inclusion for public awareness on major cost issues. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Stuto)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF THE LETTER TO THE HOUSE SPEAKER AND THE SENATE PRESIDENT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)

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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/LLC MANAGERS AND CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR THE ALL ALCOHOL PACKGE STORE LICENSE ISSUED TO EASTGATES WIL-NR LLC D/B/A EASTGATE LIQUORS, 20 MAIN STREET C SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)

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