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September 12, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Christine Joy, John A. Traynor, Jr., Mark Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2 and Purpose 6
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2 and Purpose 6
From the minutes
“BOS Chair Christine Joy opened the meeting in Open Session, as required under the Open Meeting Law and made motion to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2 and Purpose 6. CJ declared that BOS would return to Open Session after the adjournment of Executive Session. Roll call vote 3-0..” (Motion: Joy)
That the hearing will be continued to October 17, 2022 at 6:00
That the hearing will be continued to October 17, 2022 at 6:00
From the minutes
“CJ made a motion that the hearing will be continued to October 17, 2022 at 6:00. Seconded MR. Roll Call vote: 3/0.” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Approve the 16 1-Day Liquor Licenses, with the first 4 days with a police detail as recommended by Chief Ahl. The other 12 dates will be reviewed by the BOS & Police Chief if a detail is required
To approve the 16 1-Day Liquor Licenses, with the first 4 days with a police detail as recommended by Chief Ahl. The other 12 dates will be reviewed by the BOS & Police Chief if a detail is required
From the minutes
“CJ made a motion to approve the 16 1-Day Liquor Licenses, with the first 4 days with a police detail as recommended by Chief Ahl. The other 12 dates will be reviewed by the BOS & Police Chief if a detail is required. Seconded MR. Roll Call vote: 3/0.” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Hold a Special Town Meeting on 11/30/2022. The Warrant will close at 8:00 pm on 10/3/2022
To hold a Special Town Meeting on 11/30/2022. The Warrant will close at 8:00 pm on 10/3/2022
From the minutes
“CJ made a motion to hold a Special Town Meeting on 11/30/2022. The Warrant will close at 8:00 pm on 10/3/2022. Seconded MR. Roll Call vote: 3/0.” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Continue as the member of the Board of Selectmen to represent the Town to the Regional School District Collective Bargaining
To continue as the member of the Board of Selectmen to represent the Town to the Regional School District Collective Bargaining
From the minutes
“CJ made a motion to continue as the member of the Board of Selectmen to represent the Town to the Regional School District Collective Bargaining. Seconded MR. Roll call vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Award Context Architecture the Fire Station HQ Feasibility and Design project, as recommended by the Town Properties Committee and authorize the Town Properties Committee as signatories for tasks...
To award Context Architecture the Fire Station HQ Feasibility and Design project, as recommended by the Town Properties Committee and authorize the Town Properties Committee as signatories for tasks 1 through 5
From the minutes
“CJ made the motion to award Context Architecture the Fire Station HQ Feasibility and Design project, as recommended by the Town Properties Committee and authorize the Town Properties Committee as signatories for tasks 1 through 5. Seconded MR. Roll call vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Appoint P3 Project Planning Professionals as the project Managers with Dan Polatta serving as the point of contact for the project
To appoint P3 Project Planning Professionals as the project Managers with Dan Polatta serving as the point of contact for the project
From the minutes
“CJ made a motion to appoint P3 Project Planning Professionals as the project Managers with Dan Polatta serving as the point of contact for the project. Seconded MR. Roll call vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Appoint Jessica Lau and Jonathan Mulcahy as Library Trustees until Town Election, May 20, 2023
To appoint Jessica Lau and Jonathan Mulcahy as Library Trustees until Town Election, May 20, 2023
From the minutes
“CJ made a motion to appoint Jessica Lau and Jonathan Mulcahy as Library Trustees until Town Election, May 20, 2023. Seconded MR. Roll call vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
Approve 08/29/2022 Open Session minutes as written Christine Joy abstained from the vote due to her absence
To approve 08/29/2022 Open Session minutes as written CJ abstained from the vote due to her absence
Yes: Russo, TraynorAbstained: Joy
From the minutes
“Motion by MR to approve 08/29/2022 Open Session minutes as written. Seconded by JT. CJ abstained from the vote due to her absence. Roll call vote: 2-0-1..” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Adjourn BOS meeting
To adjourn BOS meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn BOS meeting by CJ. Seconded MR. Roll call vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Joy, second: Russo)
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