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Pembroke Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

April 9, 2025

20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Pole Hearing: Plan #31043639, Joint Pole Application to Install One (1) Jo Pole on Mattakeesett St Beginning at a Point

Grant approval to National Grid and Verizon on their JOINT petition also knows as Plan #31043639 to install one (1) jo pole on Mattakeesett St beginning at a point approximately 160' N.E. of the...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant approval to National Grid and Verizon on their JOINT petition also knows as Plan #31043639 to install one (1) jo pole on Mattakeesett St beginning at a point approximately 160' N.E. of the centerline of the intersection of Mattakeesett St and School St, NGRID pole 1-50 at appx 42.043968, -70.841749 in Pembroke

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco made a motion to grant approval to National Grid and Verizon on their JOINT petition also knows as Plan #31043639 to install one (1) jo pole on Mattakeesett St beginning at a point approximately 160' N.E. of the centerline of the intersection of Mattakeesett St and School St, NGRID pole 1-50 at appx 42.043968, -70.841749 in Pembroke, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Flynn)

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

Transfer of Common Victualer's License Cv-51: China Wok 99 Washington St, from Chen's China Wok to A&x China, Inc. with

Grant the Common Victualer's license transfer application of A & X China, Inc., d/b/a China Wok, Aixing You, Manager, located at 99 Washington Street, license number CV-51

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant the Common Victualer's license transfer application of A & X China, Inc., d/b/a China Wok, Aixing You, Manager, located at 99 Washington Street, license number CV-51

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti made a motion to grant the Common Victualer's license transfer application of A & X China, Inc., d/b/a China Wok, Aixing You, Manager, located at 99 Washington Street, license number CV-51, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Flynn)

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

Public Hearing: Article 28, Accept Roadway, Bristol Estates to See If the Town Will Vote to Accept as a Town Way, the Ro

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

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

Favorable action on the article to accept Bristol Estates

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Favorable action on the article to accept Bristol Estates

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved favorable action on the article to accept Bristol Estates, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Brown)

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

Review Remaining Articles for Recommendations: (annual Warrant Remaining Articles Between 6-33)

For favorable action on Trust Fund Transfers

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For favorable action on Trust Fund Transfers

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco made a motion for favorable action on Trust Fund Transfers, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Ciciotti)

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

For favorable action on School Bus Camera Enforcement Systems

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For favorable action on School Bus Camera Enforcement Systems

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti made a motion for favorable action on School Bus Camera Enforcement Systems, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Flynn)

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For favorable action on the transfer of the fire station at 380 Washington St for the purpose of sale or lease

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For favorable action on the transfer of the fire station at 380 Washington St for the purpose of sale or lease

From the minutes

“Mr. Brown made a motion for favorable action on the transfer of the fire station at 380 Washington St for the purpose of sale or lease, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Flynn)

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

Favorable action on the article to transfer small land portions to conform the water dept. lot

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Favorable action on the article to transfer small land portions to conform the water dept. lot

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved favorable action on the article to transfer small land portions to conform the water dept. lot, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

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

Favorable action on the article to eliminate committees made redundant by the Town Manager Act

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Favorable action on the article to eliminate committees made redundant by the Town Manager Act

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved favorable action on the article to eliminate committees made redundant by the Town Manager Act, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Flynn)

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

Favorable action for recommendations A - E for Community Preservation projects

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Favorable action for recommendations A - E for Community Preservation projects

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved favorable action for recommendations A - E for Community Preservation projects, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Flynn)

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

Favorable action to add new section 27 to article XXIII - miscellaneous

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Favorable action to add new section 27 to article XXIII - miscellaneous

The minutes say only that the motion passed; they do not give a count, name how members voted, or say it was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved favorable action to add new section 27 to article XXIII - miscellaneous, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Flynn)

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

Favorable action on article 20 to clarify roofs as exterior feature in historic districts

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Favorable action on article 20 to clarify roofs as exterior feature in historic districts

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved favorable action on article 20 to clarify roofs as exterior feature in historic districts, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Ciciotti)

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

Town meeting floor for article 31, submitted by the Board of Health to remove fluoride from the water

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Town meeting floor for article 31, submitted by the Board of Health to remove fluoride from the water

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved town meeting floor for article 31, submitted by the Board of Health to remove fluoride from the water, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

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

Town meeting floor for the Revocation of Section 26 of Article XXIII

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Town meeting floor for the Revocation of Section 26 of Article XXIII

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved town meeting floor for the Revocation of Section 26 of Article XXIII, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

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

Take no action on the citizens petition for an override

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Take no action on the citizens petition for an override

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved take no action on the citizens petition for an override, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Ciciotti)

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

Vote to Accept the in Person Early Voting Schedule for the May 17TH Election as Voted by the Registrars

Accept the In Person Early Voting schedule for the May 17th, 2025, Municipal Election as recommended by the Board of Registrars, as read into the record

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the In Person Early Voting schedule for the May 17th, 2025, Municipal Election as recommended by the Board of Registrars, as read into the record

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco made a motion to accept the In Person Early Voting schedule for the May 17th, 2025, Municipal Election as recommended by the Board of Registrars, as read into the record, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Ciciotti)

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

Discussion and Vote on Special "one Day" Liquor License Application, New England Village, May 6

Approve the request of Sharon Bohan of New England Village, Inc. for a One Day Liquor License under MGL c.138 §14 to serve beer and wine from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 664...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Sharon Bohan of New England Village, Inc. for a One Day Liquor License under MGL c.138 §14 to serve beer and wine from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 664 School Street

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn made a motion to approve the request of Sharon Bohan of New England Village, Inc. for a One Day Liquor License under MGL c.138 §14 to serve beer and wine from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 664 School Street, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Brown)

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

Vote to Accept the Minutes of March 5, 2025, and March 19, 2025

Accept the minutes of March 5, 2025

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the minutes of March 5, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved to accept the minutes of March 5, 2025, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Brown)

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

Accept the minutes of March 19, 2025

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

To accept the minutes of March 19, 2025

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted. The minutes name Richard Flynn as abstaining, but that does not match the count with 5 members present.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ciciotti moved to accept the minutes of March 19, 2025, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Flynn abstaining..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Brown)

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

Town Manager's Report: FY26 Budget Update

Enter into Executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares regarding Superior Officers Union Grievance; and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares regarding Andrew Spath v. George Verry, Arthur Egerton and Sabrina Chilcott C.A. NO. 1:24-CV- 11190

From the minutes

“Mr. Brown moved to enter into Executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares regarding Superior Officers Union Grievance; and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares regarding Andrew Spath v. George Verry, Arthur Egerton and Sabrina Chilcott C.A. NO. 1:24-CV- 11190, seconded by Mr. Ciciotti, by roll call: Brown - Yes, Flynn - Yes, Trabucco - Yes, Ciciotti - Yes, Marino - Yes..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ciciotti)

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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