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March 14, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Margaret Scarsdale, Tony Beattie, Mark Mathews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint the following residents to the position of Election Worker with the term to expire on August 31, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following residents to the position of Election Worker with the term to expire on August 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following residents to the position of Election Worker with the term to expire on August 31, 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.1 Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee Presentation
Accept and applaud the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee's Management Plan and promote its use throughout Pepperell
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept and applaud the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee's Management Plan and promote its use throughout Pepperell.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept and applaud the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee's Management Plan and promote its use throughout Pepperell..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.2 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Move the slate of 14 received articles to the Town Meeting 2022 Warrant
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to move the slate of 14 received articles to the Town Meeting 2022 Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to move the slate of 14 received articles to the Town Meeting 2022 Warrant..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.3 ARPA Discussion / Decisions
Allow the public to make a 2-minute presentation regarding ARPA spending to the Board
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allow the public to make a 2-minute presentation regarding ARPA spending to the Board. Mr. Beattie - aye, Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale - nay. Motion did not carry.
Yes: BeattieNo: Mathews, Scarsdale
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allow the public to make a 2-minute presentation regarding ARPA spending to the Board. Mr. Beattie - aye, Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale - nay. Motion did not carry..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.4 Return to In-Person Meetings
The Select Board and other Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions, may return to meeting in person, at their discretion
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board and other Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions, may return to meeting in person, at their discretion.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board and other Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions, may return to meeting in person, at their discretion..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.5 Letter to DOER on Net Zero
Sign on to the Mass Net Zero Coalition letter to the DOER
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board sign on to the Mass Net Zero Coalition letter to the DOER.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board sign on to the Mass Net Zero Coalition letter to the DOER..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.6 Letter of Support for MHC Grant
Endorse this letter of support for the Massachusetts Historical Commission grant round 28 application
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Board endorse this letter of support for the Massachusetts Historical Commission grant round 28 application.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Board endorse this letter of support for the Massachusetts Historical Commission grant round 28 application..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.7 Refinance of Bond Anticipation Note
Approve the refinance of the Bond Anticipation Note for $1,057,000.00 for one year to Home Town Bank at .9%
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Board approve the refinance of the Bond Anticipation Note for $1,057,000.00 for one year to Home Town Bank at .9%.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Board approve the refinance of the Bond Anticipation Note for $1,057,000.00 for one year to Home Town Bank at .9%..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 PM..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
From the Pepperell Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Tony Beattie from his campaign website (Anthony Beattie for Pepperell Selectman); Mark Mathews from the Nashoba Valley Voice / Lowell Sun (April 30, 2021). No photo found for Chuck Walkovich.
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