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Pembroke Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

December 6, 2023

12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Daniel W. Trabucco, Steven Ciciotti, Tracy Marino, John G. Brown, Jr., Richard Flynn

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Scheduled Appointment: Dean Harrison for Josh Natella: Proposed 40B Project at 52 Plain Street and Possible Vote of Supp

Not support the LIP program as presented (Scheduled Appointment: Dean Harrison for Josh Natella: Proposed 40B Project at 52 Plain Street and Possible Vote of Support)

Minutes, page 1

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To not support the LIP program as presented

Yes: Ciciotti, FlynnNo: Brown, Marino, TrabuccoThe motion failed 3-2. The minutes say Mr. Flynn and Mr. Ciciotti voted to deny, so the other three members present voted no (the next motion, to approve, passed 3-2 with Mr. Brown, Ms. Marino and Mr. Trabucco in favor). The minutes name Mr. Ciciotti as both the mover and the seconder; the seconder is left blank.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved to not support the LIP program as presented. Mr. Flynn and Mr. Trabucco discussed supporting versus not supporting the application. The motion to deny was seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, and failed 3 - 2, with Mr. Flynn and Mr. Ciciotti voting to deny..” (Motion: Ciciotti)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the LIP application and the Affordable Housing Committees recommendation

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the LIP application and the Affordable Housing Committees recommendation

Yes: Brown, Marino, TrabuccoNo: Ciciotti, FlynnThe minutes give the count and name the members who voted yes; the other members present are shown as voting no.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brown moved to approve the LIP application and the Affordable Housing Committees recommendation, seconded by Ms. Marino, the motion passed 3 - 2, with Mr. Brown, Ms. Marino and Mr. Trabucco voting in favor of approving the project..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Vote to Close November 1, 2023, FY24 Tax Classification Hearing

Close the FY24 tax classification hearing

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the FY24 tax classification hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Brown made a motion to close the FY24 tax classification hearing, seconded by Ms. Marino, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Discuss and Vote: 2024 Select Board Calendar of Events and Meetings

Accept the 2024 Select Board calendar of events and meetings

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the 2024 Select Board calendar of events and meetings

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino made a motion to accept the 2024 Select Board calendar of events and meetings, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Discuss and Possible Vote: Committees Rendered Redundant by Town Manager Act

Abolish the Cable Advisory Committee, Energy Committee, and the Cash Management Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To abolish the Cable Advisory Committee, Energy Committee, and the Cash Management Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti made a motion to abolish the Cable Advisory Committee, Energy Committee, and the Cash Management Committee, seconded by Ms. Marino, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote to Appoint John Melchin to Council on Aging Vacancy

Appoint John Melchin to the Council on Aging alternate vacancy

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Melchin to the Council on Aging alternate vacancy

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino made a motion to appoint John Melchin to the Council on Aging alternate vacancy, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote to Accept Resignation of Kairyn Rainer from Recycling & Sustainability Committee

Accept the resignation of Kairyn Rainer from the Recycling & Sustainability Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Kairyn Rainer from the Recycling & Sustainability Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti made a motion to accept the resignation of Kairyn Rainer from the Recycling & Sustainability Committee, seconded by Ms. Marino, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote to Approve Minutes of November 15, 2023, and November 28, 2023

Approve the minutes of November 15, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of November 15, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn made a motion to approve the minutes of November 15, 2023, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Ciciotti)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of November 28, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the minutes of November 28, 2023

The minutes say the motion passed and that Richard Flynn abstained, but they do not give a count or say how the other members voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti made a motion to approve the minutes of November 28, 2023, seconded by Ms. Marino, the motion passed with Mr. Flynn abstaining..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote Annual License Renewals: Common Victualer, Liquor (cvaa/cvwm/pkaa/gop), Amusement Device, Live Entertainment, Sunda

Renew eligible Pembroke liquor licenses as listed on the public agenda for the year 2024, subject to the approval of the DMI, Town Manager and Treasurer as required by the Alcoholic Beverages...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To renew eligible Pembroke liquor licenses as listed on the public agenda for the year 2024, subject to the approval of the DMI, Town Manager and Treasurer as required by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino made a motion to renew eligible Pembroke liquor licenses as listed on the public agenda for the year 2024, subject to the approval of the DMI, Town Manager and Treasurer as required by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the list of 2024 Common Victualer, Live Entertainment, Amusement Device and Sunday Entertainment Licenses as listed on the public agenda, subject to the approval of the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal of the list of 2024 Common Victualer, Live Entertainment, Amusement Device and Sunday Entertainment Licenses as listed on the public agenda, subject to the approval of the Health Agent and Treasurer

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino made a motion to approve the renewal of the list of 2024 Common Victualer, Live Entertainment, Amusement Device and Sunday Entertainment Licenses as listed on the public agenda, subject to the approval of the Health Agent and Treasurer, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Ciciotti)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Community Comment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino moved to adjourn, Mr. Brown seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

From the Pembroke Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Town of Pembroke Select Board page; Steven Ciciotti from WATD 95.9 (April 2025 candidate forum story). Former members show initials.

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