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May 12, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Select Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter
Open the Executive Session at 5:46 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to...
Mr. Clarke moved to open the Executive Session at 5:46 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union personnel." - Police Union, seconded by Mr. Johnson. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Ms. Clarke SECOND: Mr. Johnson ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly-Aye Clarke-Aye Johnson-Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Clarke moved to open the Executive Session at 5:46 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union personnel." - Police Union, seconded by Mr. Johnson. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Ms. Clarke SECOND: Mr. Johnson ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly-Aye Clarke-Aye Johnson-Aye.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Move to adjourn the Executive Session at 6:04 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union...
Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board move to adjourn the Executive Session at 6:04 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union personnel." - Police Union; and return to Open Session, seconded by Ms. Clarke. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly-Aye Clarke-Aye Johnson-Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board move to adjourn the Executive Session at 6:04 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union personnel." - Police Union; and return to Open Session, seconded by Ms. Clarke. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly-Aye Clarke-Aye Johnson-Aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Clarke)
Approve the Minutes of April 28, 2025, Regular Meeting
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of April 28, 2025, Regular Meeting, as presented
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of April 28, 2025, Regular Meeting, as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of April 28, 2025, Regular Meeting, as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Appointment of Two New Firefighters
Appoint David L. Nolan, as a Firefighter of the Plainville Fire Department
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David L. Nolan, as a Firefighter of the Plainville Fire Department. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David L. Nolan, as a Firefighter of the Plainville Fire Department. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Appoint Jeffrey A. Gale Jr., as a Firefighter of the Plainville Fire Department
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Jeffrey A. Gale Jr., as a Firefighter of the Plainville Fire Department. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Jeffrey A. Gale Jr., as a Firefighter of the Plainville Fire Department. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Review and approve the Special Events Permit Application for Plainville Lion's
Approve the Special Events Permit Application for Plainville Lion's Club Zerbini Circus, event date July 19* and July 20, 2025, to be held at Field of Dreams
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Special Events Permit Application for Plainville Lion's Club Zerbini Circus, event date July 19* and July 20, 2025, to be held at Field of Dreams. PASSED: UNANIMOULSY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Special Events Permit Application for Plainville Lion's Club Zerbini Circus, event date July 19* and July 20, 2025, to be held at Field of Dreams. PASSED: UNANIMOULSY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the Minutes of April 28, 2025, Regular Meeting
Adopt the Hero Act for Tax Exemptions as presented
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the Hero Act for Tax Exemptions as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the Hero Act for Tax Exemptions as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Mandatory Water Restrictions - Steve Wight
Approve the mandatory water restrictions as presented
Ms. Clark moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the mandatory water restrictions as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clark moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the mandatory water restrictions as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the Minutes of April 28, 2025, Regular Meeting
Adjourn at 7:30 PM
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to adjourn at 7:30 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to adjourn at 7:30 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
From the Plainville Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: North TV (local cable TV for North Attleborough and Plainville): Jeff Johnson from its April 5, 2024 election story “Johnson defeats Wydak for select board seat”; Brian Kelly from “Brian Noble and Brian Kelly Discuss the Upcoming Election”; Steven Albert from its 2026 Plainville Select Board candidate interviews. Former members show initials.
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