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March 22, 2021
11 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 6:04 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 6:04 p.m. immediately following the 5:45 p.m. Executive Session by Chairman Mark Russo. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..”
Appoint Christine Kelly as the Treasurer/Collector effective 6/4/2021 pending contract review and negotiations by Town Counsel
To appoint Christine Kelly as the Treasurer/Collector effective 6/4/2021 pending contract review and negotiations by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“MR made motion to appoint Christine Kelly as the Treasurer/Collector effective 6/4/2021 pending contract review and negotiations by Town Counsel. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Appoint Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals until 4/30/2022
To appoint Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals until 4/30/2022
From the minutes
“MR made motion to appoint Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals until 4/30/2022. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Appoint David Batchelder as Board of Assessor Interim Member until 5/15/21
To appoint David Batchelder as Board of Assessor Interim Member until 5/15/21
From the minutes
“MR made motion to appoint David Batchelder as Board of Assessor Interim Member until 5/15/21. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Include the article in the town meeting warrant to move the position of Town Clerk from elected to appointed
To include the article in the town meeting warrant to move the position of Town Clerk from elected to appointed
From the minutes
“MR made a motion to include the article in the town meeting warrant to move the position of Town Clerk from elected to appointed. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Include the article's discussed including the article of the Town Clerk position
To include the article's discussed including the article of the Town Clerk position
From the minutes
“MR made a motion to include the article's discussed including the article of the Town Clerk position. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Let the principals know that the town is interested and to make a proposal to begin negotiations with Town Counsel
To let the principals know that the town is interested and to make a proposal to begin negotiations with Town Counsel
From the minutes
“MR made a motion to let the principals know that the town is interested and to make a proposal to begin negotiations with Town Counsel. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
That the zoning bylaw revision be forwarded to the Planning Board
That the zoning bylaw revision be forwarded to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“MR made a motion that the zoning bylaw revision be forwarded to the Planning Board. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
Approve the open Session Minutes of February 22, 2021 as edited
The Open Session Minutes of February 22, 2021 were approved as edited
From the minutes
“Motion made by MR. Seconded, CJ. Roll-Call Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Joy)
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