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June 11, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Tracy Marino, John G. Brown, Jr., Daniel W. Trabucco, Sean Keegan
Absent: Richard Flynn
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Public Hearing: ABCC Alteration of Premises Application: Somewhere Else Tavern for Seasonal, Outdoor Eating and Alcohol
Approve the application of Somewhere Else Tavern, Inc., Jason Cook and Lori Cook, Manager, for an Alteration of Premises on their current Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages License...
To approve the application of Somewhere Else Tavern, Inc., Jason Cook and Lori Cook, Manager, for an Alteration of Premises on their current Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages License #05571-RS-0960 exercised at the premises located at 65 School Street, Pembroke, MA; alteration of premises includes a seasonal 30x60 tent from April 15th to November 1st each year for approximately 75 people with three entrances and three exits with direct line of sight from main premises. The main premises consists of one building, approximately 40 feet by 56 feet, with both a front and a rear entrance and a basement exit. There is a bar area, as well as tables and benches with seating at the bar for approximately 30 people. There is a smoke free dining area with seating for approximately 56 people
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to approve the application of Somewhere Else Tavern, Inc., Jason Cook and Lori Cook, Manager, for an Alteration of Premises on their current Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages License #05571-RS-0960 exercised at the premises located at 65 School Street, Pembroke, MA; alteration of premises includes a seasonal 30x60 tent from April 15th to November 1st each year for approximately 75 people with three entrances and three exits with direct line of sight from main premises. The main premises consists of one building, approximately 40 feet by 56 feet, with both a front and a rear entrance and a basement exit. There is a bar area, as well as tables and benches with seating at the bar for approximately 30 people. There is a smoke free dining area with seating for approximately 56 people. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Trabucco)
Owen Grey: Wildlands Trust: Request to Perform Trail Maintenance on Misty Meadow Trails
Allow the work as described
To allow the work as described
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to allow the work as described. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Door-to-door Solicitation Permit Application: Sunrun Solar, Requests 90 Day Permit
Approve the application of Safet Oboni on behalf of SunRun for a door-to-door solicitation permit authorizing sales from 10:00 am to (dusk) 8:00 pm, Monday-Sunday for ninety days, permit to expire...
To approve the application of Safet Oboni on behalf of SunRun for a door-to-door solicitation permit authorizing sales from 10:00 am to (dusk) 8:00 pm, Monday-Sunday for ninety days, permit to expire September 11, 2025
Yes: Brown, Marino, TrabuccoNo: Keegan
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to approve the application of Safet Oboni on behalf of SunRun for a door-to-door solicitation permit authorizing sales from 10:00 am to (dusk) 8:00 pm, Monday-Sunday for ninety days, permit to expire September 11, 2025. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was 3/1 with Mr. Keegan opposed..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Vote to Reappoint South Shore Community Action Council Representative Linda Osborne
Reappoint Linda Osborne as Pembroke's Representative to the South Shore Community Action Council for a term to expire June 30, 2028
To reappoint Linda Osborne as Pembroke's Representative to the South Shore Community Action Council for a term to expire June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to reappoint Linda Osborne as Pembroke's Representative to the South Shore Community Action Council for a term to expire June 30, 2028. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Vote to Permit Use of the Town's Roads: Hobomock PTO Event "bike-a- Thon" from Sparrow Lane to Hobomock Elementary Schoo
Approve the use of the Town's roads on June 13, 2025 from 7:45 am to 8:30 am for the Hobomock PTO's Bike-A-Thon fundraiser pending the approval of the Chief of Police and the DPW
To approve the use of the Town's roads on June 13, 2025 from 7:45 am to 8:30 am for the Hobomock PTO's Bike-A-Thon fundraiser pending the approval of the Chief of Police and the DPW
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to approve the use of the Town's roads on June 13, 2025 from 7:45 am to 8:30 am for the Hobomock PTO's Bike-A-Thon fundraiser pending the approval of the Chief of Police and the DPW. Mr. Keegan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Keegan)
Liaison Update
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting will...
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, Town Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved motion to enter executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, Town Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. By roll call vote: Brown - yes, Keegan - yes, Marino - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Brown, second: Trabucco)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to adjourn. Mr. Brown seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
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