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January 29, 2019
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Matthew J. Furlong, Arthur P. Boyle, Jr., Willard J. Boulter, Jr., John G. Brown, Jr., Daniel W. Trabucco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
7:30 Joint Appointment with Housing Authority: Interim Appointment of Thomas Berry, 16 Village Way, to May 18, 2019 (vac
Appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority as a result of the passing of Joshua Smey
To appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority as a result of the passing of Joshua Smey
Joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Crossley, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Crossley moved to appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority as a result of the passing of Joshua Smey; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (second: Trabucco)
Vote Recommendation of Commission on Disabilities: Appoint Daniel Robinson of 43 Congress Street
Appoint Daniel Robinson to the Commission on Disabilities, term to expire 2019
To appoint Daniel Robinson to the Commission on Disabilities, term to expire 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Boulter moved to appoint Daniel Robinson to the Commission on Disabilities, term to expire 2019; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boulter, second: Brown)
Consider a Vote to Execute Interim Town Manager's Contract: Edwin Thorne
Favorable action to execute the Town Manager contract with Ed Thorne
Favorable action to execute the Town Manager contract with Ed Thorne
From the minutes
“Mr. Boyle moved favorable action to execute the Town Manager contract with Ed Thorne; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boyle, second: Trabucco)
Discuss Selectmen's Response to ZBA Regarding Proposed Project Under MGL C.40b River Marsh
Continue legal action against the contractor and further claim our rights to have 1.5% developed land and 10% in the housing category
To continue legal action against the contractor and further claim our rights to have 1.5% developed land and 10% in the housing category
From the minutes
“Mr. Boyle moved to continue legal action against the contractor and further claim our rights to have 1.5% developed land and 10% in the housing category. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boyle, second: Trabucco)
Consider a Vote to Approve Live Entertainment License: Soundcheck Studios 150 Corp Park Drive
Approve the Live Entertainment license request of the Soundcheck Studios for a Live Entertainment license to be exercised at 150 Corporate Park Drive Mondays through Saturdays until midnight
To approve the Live Entertainment license request of the Soundcheck Studios for a Live Entertainment license to be exercised at 150 Corporate Park Drive Mondays through Saturdays until midnight
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to approve the Live Entertainment license request of the Soundcheck Studios for a Live Entertainment license to be exercised at 150 Corporate Park Drive Mondays through Saturdays until midnight; Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Boyle)
Vote to Open Special Within Annual Warrant from February 4 - February 8
Open Special Within Annual Warrant from February 4 - February 8 (the minutes do not record the wording of the motion)
From the minutes
“Mr. Boyle so moved; Mr. Boulter seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boyle, second: Boulter)
Vote Recommendation of Recreation Commission: Appoint Member Corey Pento CPC Representative
Appoint Corey Pento as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire in 2021
To appoint Corey Pento as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire in 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Boulter moved to appoint Corey Pento as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire in 2021; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boulter, second: Brown)
Vote to Approve Minutes January 8 and January 15, 2019
The minutes of January 8, 2019 as printed
The minutes of January 8, 2019 as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved the minutes of January 8, 2019 as printed; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Trabucco)
The minutes of January 15, 2019 as printed
The minutes of January 15, 2019 as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved the minutes of January 15, 2019 as printed; Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Boyle)
Old Business
Appoint Stephen Curley to the Town Manager Search Committee
To appoint Stephen Curley to the Town Manager Search Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to appoint Stephen Curley to the Town Manager Search Committee; Mr. Boulter seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Boulter)
Ask the Selectmen
Support a letter of opposition to the River Marsh proposed project sent to the ZBA with all prior documentation included
To support a letter of opposition to the River Marsh proposed project sent to the ZBA with all prior documentation included
From the minutes
“Mr. Boyle requested that the Board support a letter of opposition to the River Marsh proposed project sent to the ZBA with all prior documentation included and made a motion to that effect; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boyle, second: Trabucco)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to adjourn and Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Boyle)
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