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December 15, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Russo, Christine Joy, John A. Traynor, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting (roll call)
MINUTES Open Session Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Zoom Video Teleconferencing The Open Session Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Chairman Mark Russo
The minutes record a roll-call vote when the meeting was opened; no motion is written out.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Open Session Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Zoom Video Teleconferencing The Open Session Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Chairman Mark Russo. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..”
Open the hearing (Board of Assessors Annual Tax Classification Selectman)
To open the hearing (Board of Assessors Annual Tax Classification Selectman)
From the minutes
“Chair MR made motion to open the hearing. Seconded CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Reaffirm the Residential Factor of 1.00, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
To Reaffirm the Residential Factor of 1.00, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
From the minutes
“MR made motion to Reaffirm the Residential Factor of 1.00, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting. Seconded CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Not grant a residential exemption, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
To not grant a residential exemption, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
From the minutes
“MR made motion to not grant a residential exemption, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting. Seconded CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Not grant an open space discount, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
To not grant an open space discount, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
From the minutes
“MR made motion to not grant an open space discount, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting. Seconded CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Not grant a small commercial exemption, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
To not grant a small commercial exemption, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting
From the minutes
“MR made motion to not grant a small commercial exemption, as recommended by BOA Chair Ethan Stiles, contingent upon the Board of Assessor approval following this meeting. Seconded CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Close the Classification Hearing
To close the Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“MR made motion to close the Classification Hearing. Seconded CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
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