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September 10, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The posted minutes leave Sean Keegan off the attendance list, but he makes a motion and is named in a roll call, and on September 24, 2025 the board approved these minutes "amended to include Mr. Keegan in attendance." We count him as present.
Present: Tracy Marino, John G. Brown, Jr., Richard Flynn, Daniel W. Trabucco, Sean Keegan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Scheduled Appointment: Somewhere Else Tavern: Outdoor Live Entertainment Permit Noise Complaint. Possible Vote to Amend
Amend the hours, at the suggestion of the owner, of the outdoor live entertainment from 6p - 9p
To amend the hours, at the suggestion of the owner, of the outdoor live entertainment from 6p - 9p
Yes: Brown, Flynn, Keegan, TrabuccoNo: Marino
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to amend the hours, at the suggestion of the owner, of the outdoor live entertainment from 6p - 9p, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed 4-1 with Ms. Marino voting no..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Schedule the Somewhere Else Tavern for a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at Town Hall for the purposes of discussion and possible vote to suspend or revoke the Outdoor Live...
To schedule the Somewhere Else Tavern for a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at Town Hall for the purposes of discussion and possible vote to suspend or revoke the Outdoor Live Entertainment Permit issued on June 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco made a motion to schedule the Somewhere Else Tavern for a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at Town Hall for the purposes of discussion and possible vote to suspend or revoke the Outdoor Live Entertainment Permit issued on June 4, 2025, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Board Vote to Consider Approval of MGL C.138 §14 Special (one-day) Liquor License for the Pembroke Foundation on Septemb
Grant the One Day liquor license request of The Pembroke Foundation for the sale of beer and wine alcoholic beverages on September 18, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Community Center located...
To grant the One Day liquor license request of The Pembroke Foundation for the sale of beer and wine alcoholic beverages on September 18, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Community Center located at 128 Center Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved to grant the One Day liquor license request of The Pembroke Foundation for the sale of beer and wine alcoholic beverages on September 18, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Community Center located at 128 Center Street, seconded by Mr. Trabucco, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Trabucco)
Board Vote to Sell or Donate 300TH Anniversary Books as Requested by Pembroke Historical Society (501C3) "ancient Trails
Approve the sale of the remaining inventory of 300th Anniversary Committee coffee table books, entitled "Ancient Trails to the 21st Century 1712-2012" to the Chamber of Commerce, for $300
To approve the sale of the remaining inventory of 300th Anniversary Committee coffee table books, entitled "Ancient Trails to the 21st Century 1712-2012" to the Chamber of Commerce, for $300
From the minutes
“Mr. Keegan moved to approve the sale of the remaining inventory of 300th Anniversary Committee coffee table books, entitled "Ancient Trails to the 21st Century 1712-2012" to the Chamber of Commerce, for $300, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Keegan, second: Flynn)
Vote Recommendations on Complete Articles in the Fall Special Town Warrant (art# 3, 4, 5, and 7)
Favorable action on article three
Favorable action on article three
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved favorable action on article three, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Favorable action on article four
Favorable action on article four
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved favorable action on article four, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Favorable action on article five
Favorable action on article five
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved favorable action on article five, seconded by Mr. Trabucco, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Trabucco)
Favorable action on article seven
Favorable action on article seven
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved favorable action on article seven, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Brown)
Vote Special Events Permit Application Request Re: Private Wedding at 89 Littles Ave October 11, 2025
Approve the request of Sofia Doyle to allow for live music and on-street parking at 89 Littles Ave on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm for the purposes of hosting a backyard...
To approve the request of Sofia Doyle to allow for live music and on-street parking at 89 Littles Ave on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm for the purposes of hosting a backyard wedding, subject to the approval of the Pembroke Police Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved to approve the request of Sofia Doyle to allow for live music and on-street parking at 89 Littles Ave on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm for the purposes of hosting a backyard wedding, subject to the approval of the Pembroke Police Chief, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Brown)
Vote to Permit the Use of the Town's Roadways: Bryantville PTO Bike-a-thon September 23, 2025
Approve the use of the town's roads to host the Bryantville PTO Bike-a-Thon on September 23, 2025, from 8:00am - 9:00am on Hobomock and Center Street, subject to approval from the police department
To approve the use of the town's roads to host the Bryantville PTO Bike-a-Thon on September 23, 2025, from 8:00am - 9:00am on Hobomock and Center Street, subject to approval from the police department
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved to approve the use of the town's roads to host the Bryantville PTO Bike-a-Thon on September 23, 2025, from 8:00am - 9:00am on Hobomock and Center Street, subject to approval from the police department, seconded by Mr. Trabucco, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Trabucco)
Vote 2025-2026 Liaison Roles
Be the liaison to Advisory, with Mr. Keegan being the liaison to Planning and Zoning
To be the liaison to Advisory, with Mr. Keegan being the liaison to Planning and Zoning
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to be the liaison to Advisory, with Mr. Keegan being the liaison to Planning and Zoning, seconded by Mr. Trabucco, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Trabucco)
Community Comment
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...
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; and (7) to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law; Open Meeting Law, MGL c.30A 21 voting of executive session minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn made a 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; and (7) to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law; Open Meeting Law, MGL c.30A 21 voting of executive session minutes, seconded by Mr. Trabucco, the vote passed by roll call: Brown - yes, Trabucco - yes, Keegan- yes, Flynn - yes, Marino - yes..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Trabucco)
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