MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Andrea Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property located at 8 Cardinal Lane
To move into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property located at 8 Cardinal Lane. An open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the chair declares so to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon made the motion to move into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property located at 8 Cardinal Lane. An open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the chair declares so to reconvene in open session. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Chair Galligan declared that there would be detrimental to the negotiating position if the Select Board held the discussion in open session. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Ms. Shaw Reed - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE; Mr. Runyon - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Appoint Dylan Kaplowitz and Robert Evans as student officers to the Orleans Police Department
To appoint Dylan Kaplowitz and Robert Evans as student officers to the Orleans Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Dylan Kaplowitz and Robert Evans as student officers to the Orleans Police Department. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Approve the request for Chief MacDonald to attend the IACP conference in Denver, CO on October 18-21, 2025
To approve the request for Chief MacDonald to attend the IACP conference in Denver, CO on October 18-21, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the request for Chief MacDonald to attend the IACP conference in Denver, CO on October 18-21, 2025. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Discussion: Board members expressed support for Chief MacDonald's attendance at the conference and discussed the value of professional development opportunities for Town leadership. Mr. Herman thanked Chief MacDonald for his willingness to attend and stated that prior conferences had resulted in valuable initiatives for the Department and community, including the Department's social media outreach efforts and officer wellness programming. Chief MacDonald stated that the conference had historically provided significant professional benefit and referenced recent research regarding wellness and public safety initiatives. Ms. Shaw Reed asked whether Chief MacDonald would be presenting at the conference. Chief MacDonald stated that he would not be presenting and would instead attend in order to learn from the training sessions and presentations offered. Chair Galligan noted that recently executed employment contracts for the Police Chiefs and Town Manager required Select Board approval for out-of-region travel and stated that the Town strongly supported ongoing professional development for senior leadership staff. Discussion also occurred regarding the anticipated cost of attendance, with Chief MacDonald estimating travel-related expenses to be approximately $2,500, while noting that the figure was an estimate. Chief MacDonald stated that he considered the conference to be among the best available executive- level training opportunities. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint Francis Mustaro as a member to the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a two-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Francis Mustaro as a member to the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a two-year term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to appoint Francis Mustaro as a member to the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a two-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Susan Milton to the Council on Aging board with the term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Susan Milton to the Council on Aging board with the term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to appoint Susan Milton to the Council on Aging board with the term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Accept the resignation, with thanks and gratitude, of Claudia Trend for the City Council on Aging
To accept the resignation, with thanks and gratitude, of Claudia Trend for the City Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation, with thanks and gratitude, of Claudia Trend for the City Council on Aging. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint Richard White to the Human Services Advisory Committee with the term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Richard White to the Human Services Advisory Committee with the term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to appoint Richard White to the Human Services Advisory Committee with the term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint Ed Hafner to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee as a regular member, term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Ed Hafner to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee as a regular member, term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Ed Hafner to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee as a regular member, term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Adding another Member-At-Large, to the Committee and nominate Emily Miller and Rick Cianfaglione
To adding another Member-At-Large, to the Committee and nominate Emily Miller and Rick Cianfaglione
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, ReedNo: Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to adding another Member-At-Large, to the Committee and nominate Emily Miller and Rick Cianfaglione. Ms. Shaw seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Discussion: Discussion followed regarding the proposed expansion of the Fire-Rescue Building Committee and the potential appointment of both Mr. Cianfaglione and Ms. Miller to additional at-large positions on the Committee. It was noted that the proposed motion would increase the Committee membership to nine voting members. Mr. Herman stated that the proposal reflected the Board's desire to bring additional expertise and perspectives to the Committee and acknowledged that the Board was considering an exception to its usual committee policies because of the unusually strong applicant pool. Mr. Mathison stated that he had originally preferred a smaller committee structure but acknowledged that the applicants had presented exceptional qualifications and community interest. He further noted that all interested residents would continue to be encouraged to participate in the process, regardless of formal voting membership on the Committee. Ms. Shaw Reed stated that she supported broader representation on the Committee, particularly representation from community stakeholders and younger working families who would be directly impacted by the project. She expressed support for Ms. Miller's perspective and community engagement background while also noting the value of Mr. Cianfaglione's technical construction expertise. Chair Galligan similarly expressed support for both applicants, citing Ms. Miller's broad community-oriented approach and Mr. Cianfaglione's substantial project management and construction experience. Mr. Herman discussed the importance of balancing both technical and community representation on the Committee. He stated that while the Committee's charge was primarily technical in nature, the project would significantly impact multiple segments of the community, including Orleans Elementary School families and working residents. Mr. Herman further emphasized the importance of financial oversight and cost management throughout the project process and stated that Mr. Cianfaglione's experience in construction scheduling and cost management could provide valuable expertise in those areas. He also noted that a broadly representative Committee structure could assist the Town in building community understanding and support for the project as it progressed toward eventual Town Meeting consideration. Mr. Mathison stated that he remained uncertain regarding the proposed appointments and indicated that he was more comfortable with expanding the Committee than with selecting the specific applicants under consideration. He stated that he believed the school community already had representation on the Committee and referenced another applicant, Lynn Bruneau, as someone who could also provide financial and municipal finance expertise. Mr. Mathison requested consideration of separating the motion regarding Committee expansion from the selection of the ; individual appointees. Discussion then occurred regarding parliamentary procedure and the pending motion. Chair Galligan noted that a motion was already before the Board and asked whether any amendment to the motion was being proposed. No amendment was offered, and Chair Galligan stated that the Board would proceed to a vote on the pending motion to increase the at-large membership of the Fire-Rescue Building Committee and appoint Mr. Cianfaglione and Ms. Miller to those positions. Prior to the vote, Mr. Mathison requested clarification regarding project oversight and asked whether the Town would retain an Owner's Project Manager for the project. It was confirmed that the Town anticipated utilizing both an Owner's Project Manager and a design team to represent the Town's interests throughout the project process. Chair Galligan also reiterated that the project would proceed under a tight timeline. Motion passed. Ms. Shaw Reed, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman and Mr. Mathison all voting AYE. Mr. Runyon voting NAY. 4-1-0..” (Motion: Herman)
Appoint the following Representative Positions: 1
To appoint the following Representative Positions: 1. Dick Hilmer from the Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee 2. Ginny Farber from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee 3. Robert Mullen from Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee to Wastewater Management Advisory Committee 4. John Lippman from the Housing Authority to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to appoint the following Representative Positions: 1. Dick Hilmer from the Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee 2. Ginny Farber from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee 3. Robert Mullen from Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee to Wastewater Management Advisory Committee 4. John Lippman from the Housing Authority to the Community Preservation Committee Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Mark Mathison as the Select Board Representative to the Fire Rescue Building Committee
To appoint Mark Mathison as the Select Board Representative to the Fire Rescue Building Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to appoint Mark Mathison as the Select Board Representative to the Fire Rescue Building Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Approve the revisions to the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee charge as presented
To approve the revisions to the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee charge as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to approve the revisions to the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee charge as presented. Motion seconded by Ms. Shaw Reed. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the end-of-year transfers, totaling $4,350.61, as stated in detail by Assistant Town Manager Mark Riel
To approve the end-of-year transfers, totaling $4,350.61, as stated in detail by Assistant Town Manager Mark Riel
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to approve the end-of-year transfers, totaling $4,350.61, as stated in detail by Assistant Town Manager Mark Riel. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Adjourn at 7:42 p.m
To adjourn at 7:42 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed made the motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
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