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January 3, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The vote, as presented in the Select Board packet, be adopted in its entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes
That the vote, as presented in the Select Board packet, be adopted in its entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved that the vote, as presented in the Select Board packet, be adopted in its entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Authorize the Police Chief to initiate the hiring process for new full-time officers
To authorize the Police Chief to initiate the hiring process for new full-time officers
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to authorize the Police Chief to initiate the hiring process for new full-time officers. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the request for a stop sign at Sky Meadow Drive and Captain Linnell Road including a Keep Right sign
To approve the request for a stop sign at Sky Meadow Drive and Captain Linnell Road including a Keep Right sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the request for a stop sign at Sky Meadow Drive and Captain Linnell Road including a Keep Right sign. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Anthony Cincotta with thanks
To accept the resignation of Mr. Anthony Cincotta with thanks
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Anthony Cincotta with thanks. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Appoint Mr. Nick Bono to the Board of Assessors with a term ending 6/30/2025
To appoint Mr. Nick Bono to the Board of Assessors with a term ending 6/30/2025. Mr. : Runyon seconded the
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Mr. Nick Bono to the Board of Assessors with a term ending 6/30/2025. Mr. : Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Mike Brink from the Conservation Commission with gratitude
To accept the resignation of Mr. Mike Brink from the Conservation Commission with gratitude
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Mike Brink from the Conservation Commission with gratitude. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Elevate Mia Ward to regular membership with a term ending 6/30/26
To elevate Mia Ward to regular membership with a term ending 6/30/26
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Mia Ward to regular membership with a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint both Mr. Hilmer and Mr. Payson to associate member positions with the Conservation Commission with terms ending 6/30/24
To appoint both Mr. Hilmer and Mr. Payson to associate member positions with the Conservation Commission with terms ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint both Mr. Hilmer and Mr. Payson to associate member positions with the Conservation Commission with terms ending 6/30/24. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Mr. David Herrick from the Historic District Study Committee with appreciation
To accept the resignation of Mr. David Herrick from the Historic District Study Committee with appreciation
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept the resignation of Mr. David Herrick from the Historic District Study Committee with appreciation. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the appointment of Mr. Fred Boak to the Historic District Study Committee with a term ending 6/30/24
To approve the appointment of Mr. Fred Boak to the Historic District Study Committee with a term ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Fred Boak to the Historic District Study Committee with a term ending 6/30/24. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint Mr. John Smith to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 12/31/24
To reappoint Mr. John Smith to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 12/31/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Mr. John Smith to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 12/31/24. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Appoint Mr. John Ingwersen to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending j 12/31/24
To appoint Mr. John Ingwersen to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending j 12/31/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Mr. John Ingwersen to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending j 12/31/24. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Kevin Clements from the Energy & Climate Action Committee with gratitude for his service
To accept the resignation of Mr. Kevin Clements from the Energy & Climate Action Committee with gratitude for his service
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Kevin Clements from the Energy & Climate Action Committee with gratitude for his service. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Stoeckert from the Affordable Housing Committee with gratitude
To accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Stoeckert from the Affordable Housing Committee with gratitude
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Stoeckert from the Affordable Housing Committee with gratitude. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Accept the resignation of Mr. David Ortolani from the Planning Board with gratitude and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Mr. David Ortolani from the Planning Board with gratitude and appreciation
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept the resignation of Mr. David Ortolani from the Planning Board with gratitude and appreciation. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Extend the SCTF charge regarding the deadline date for final report to Select Board to February 29, 2024
To extend the SCTF charge regarding the deadline date for final report to Select Board to February 29, 2024
The minutes say "Mr. Mathison voted to ..." for the motion; Mark Mathison is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison voted to extend the SCTF charge regarding the deadline date for final report to Select Board to February 29, 2024, Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the petition from Eversource for NStar Electric to install the facilities related to their plan dated November 22, 2023 on Twiss Road including conduit and all related facilities subject...
To approve the petition from Eversource for NStar Electric to install the facilities related to their plan dated November 22, 2023 on Twiss Road including conduit and all related facilities subject to the conditions submitted from the Water and Public Works Departments
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the petition from Eversource for NStar Electric to install the facilities related to their plan dated November 22, 2023 on Twiss Road including conduit and all related facilities subject to the conditions submitted from the Water and Public Works Departments. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 29, 2021 as submitted
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 29, 2021 as submitted
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 29, 2021 as submitted. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the minutes of August 23, 2023, September 6, 2023, September 13, 2023, September 27, 2023, and October 11, 2023 as submitted
To accept the minutes of August 23, 2023, September 6, 2023, September 13, 2023, September 27, 2023, and October 11, 2023 as submitted
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the minutes of August 23, 2023, September 6, 2023, September 13, 2023, September 27, 2023, and October 11, 2023 as submitted. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Adjourn at approximately 7.15pm
To adjourn at approximately 7.15pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn at approximately 7.15pm. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
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