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October 18, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Daniel W. Trabucco, Steven Ciciotti, Tracy Marino, John G. Brown, Jr., Richard Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
7:30PM DOG HEARING: ACCO LEE-ANN MEEHL REQUEST FOR TWO DOG CLASSIFICATIONS MGL c. 140 § 157 OWNER/ KEEPER THOMAS SFORZA,
Order the owner of male Boxer "Bowzer", Thomas Sforza, to immediately restrain "Bowzer" to the property, to ensure vaccination and register him with the Town Clerk within five (5) business days,...
To order the owner of male Boxer "Bowzer", Thomas Sforza, to immediately restrain "Bowzer" to the property, to ensure vaccination and register him with the Town Clerk within five (5) business days, have an evaluation performed for daycare within fourteen (14) days, and ensure a secure property fence be installed within thirty (30) days; the Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized to collect "Bowzer" if he is loose in violation of Town Bylaws and is authorized to accept the surrender of "Bowzer" if offered by Mr. Sforza, with all conditions as recommended by the ACO stated here but not included in the motion be incorporated by reference
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to order the owner of male Boxer "Bowzer", Thomas Sforza, to immediately restrain "Bowzer" to the property, to ensure vaccination and register him with the Town Clerk within five (5) business days, have an evaluation performed for daycare within fourteen (14) days, and ensure a secure property fence be installed within thirty (30) days; the Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized to collect "Bowzer" if he is loose in violation of Town Bylaws and is authorized to accept the surrender of "Bowzer" if offered by Mr. Sforza, with all conditions as recommended by the ACO stated here but not included in the motion be incorporated by reference. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Designate "Elvis" a Nuisance Dog
To designate "Elvis" a Nuisance Dog
Yes: Brown, Ciciotti, Marino, TrabuccoNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“Mr. Ciciotti moved to designate "Elvis" a Nuisance Dog. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was 4/1 with Mr. Flynn opposed..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)
Order that all recommendations for "Elvis" be required as read by the Animal Control Officer and further that within 48 hours "Elvis", when outside of the house, wear a muzzle; and it be...
To order that all recommendations for "Elvis" be required as read by the Animal Control Officer and further that within 48 hours "Elvis", when outside of the house, wear a muzzle; and it be stipulated that an outside secure pen be installed and inspected by the Animal Control Officer by October 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved to order that all recommendations for "Elvis" be required as read by the Animal Control Officer and further that within 48 hours "Elvis", when outside of the house, wear a muzzle; and it be stipulated that an outside secure pen be installed and inspected by the Animal Control Officer by October 30, 2023. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Marino)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to close the hearing; Mr. Ciciotti seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ciciotti)
Vote to Set Date(s) for Joint Select Board/town Manager/department Head Round Table Update
Reach out for dates from the department heads, Town Manager and Select Board to have a joint round table update meeting
To reach out for dates from the department heads, Town Manager and Select Board to have a joint round table update meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco made a motion to reach out for dates from the department heads, Town Manager and Select Board to have a joint round table update meeting, seconded by Ms. Marino, the vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Marino)
Vote to Renew Justin Jerome of Trinity Solar's Door-to-door Solicitation Permit to January 18, 2024
Approve the application of Justin Jerome on behalf of Trinity Solar to renew his door-to-door solicitation permit authorizing sales from 10:00am to 8:00pm, Monday - Sunday for ninety days, permit...
To approve the application of Justin Jerome on behalf of Trinity Solar to renew his door-to-door solicitation permit authorizing sales from 10:00am to 8:00pm, Monday - Sunday for ninety days, permit to expire January 18, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino made a motion to approve the application of Justin Jerome on behalf of Trinity Solar to renew his door-to-door solicitation permit authorizing sales from 10:00am to 8:00pm, Monday - Sunday for ninety days, permit to expire January 18, 2024, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti. Mr. Brown asked the motion to be amended from 8pm to dusk, Ms. Marino amended the motion to reflect the end time to be dusk, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Ciciotti)
Vote To/not to Exercise Right of First Refusal: 37 Redwood Circle (40B),
Waive the Right of First Refusal of 37 Redwood Circle, Pembroke and allow the property owner to refinance the property and maintain the deed restriction within the 40B program
To waive the Right of First Refusal of 37 Redwood Circle, Pembroke and allow the property owner to refinance the property and maintain the deed restriction within the 40B program
From the minutes
“Mr. Ciciotti made a motion to waive the Right of First Refusal of 37 Redwood Circle, Pembroke and allow the property owner to refinance the property and maintain the deed restriction within the 40B program, seconded by Ms. Marino, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)
Vote to Accept the Minutes of September 27, 2023
Approve the minutes of September 27, 2023
To approve the minutes of September 27, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino made a motion to approve the minutes of September 27, 2023, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Community Comment
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to adjourn, Mr. Flynn seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Flynn)
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