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March 8, 2021
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Russo, Christine Joy, John A. Traynor, Jr.
Absent: None
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Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) Purpose 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel regarding Fire Chief, Interim Police Chief
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) Purpose 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel regarding Fire Chief, Interim Police Chief
The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“Voted: To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) Purpose 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel regarding Fire Chief, Interim Police Chief. Roll Call Vote: Joy: Aye; Russo: Aye; Traynor: Aye.”
End the Executive Session Purpose 2 and revert back to Open Session Meeting
To end the Executive Session Purpose 2 and revert back to Open Session Meeting
The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“motion was made and seconded to end the Executive Session Purpose 2 and revert back to Open Session Meeting. Roll Call Vote: Joy: Aye; Russo: Aye; Traynor: Aye.”
Return to open session (roll call)
The Board of Selectmen returned to Open Session at 6:24 p.m. immediately following the 5:45 p.m. Executive Session by Chairman Mark Russo
The minutes record a roll-call vote when the board returned to open session; no motion is written out.
From the minutes
“The Board of Selectmen returned to Open Session at 6:24 p.m. immediately following the 5:45 p.m. Executive Session by Chairman Mark Russo. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..”
Approve the Common Victualler's License for KKaties Burger Bar
To approve the Common Victualler's License for KKaties Burger Bar
From the minutes
“MR made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's License for KKaties Burger Bar. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Proclaim August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day
To proclaim August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day
From the minutes
“MR made a motion to proclaim August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Appoint Steve Silva to the Community Emergency Response Team until 6/30/2021
To appoint Steve Silva to the Community Emergency Response Team until 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MR made motion to appoint Steve Silva to the Community Emergency Response Team until 6/30/2021. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Approve the open Session Minutes of February 22, 2021 as written
The Open Session Minutes of February 22, 2021 were approved as written
From the minutes
“Motion made by MR. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
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