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March 25, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The minutes are headed "Tuesday, March 25, 2024"; the Agenda Center lists them under March 25, 2025, and the content (May 2025 election, 2025 appointments) is from 2025.
Present: John A. Traynor, Jr., Mark Russo, Dana Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close public hearing
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close public hearing by MR, second by DS, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Smith)
Vote to opt-out of early vote by mail as recommended by the Town Clerk
To vote to opt-out of early vote by mail as recommended by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion to vote to opt-out of early vote by mail as recommended by the Town Clerk by MR, second by DS, all in favor 3-0. Roll Call Vote MR/DS/JT Aye..” (Motion: Russo, second: Smith)
Forward all zoning articles to the Planning Board for public hearing
To forward all zoning articles to the Planning Board for public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to forward all zoning articles to the Planning Board for public hearing, second MR, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Put a question on the ballot for the annual Town Election on May 17, 2025 for a debt exclusion for the proposed construction of a new Fire Station and authorize Town Counsel to assist with the...
To put a question on the ballot for the annual Town Election on May 17, 2025 for a debt exclusion for the proposed construction of a new Fire Station and authorize Town Counsel to assist with the specific language for such and also to place same on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to put a question on the ballot for the annual Town Election on May 17, 2025 for a debt exclusion for the proposed construction of a new Fire Station and authorize Town Counsel to assist with the specific language for such and also to place same on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, second MR, all in favor 3-0. Roll Call Vote MR/DS/JT Aye..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Appoint Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026
To appoint Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to appoint Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, second MR, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Appoint Elizabeth Westley to Board of Registrars April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028
To appoint Elizabeth Westley to Board of Registrars April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to appoint Elizabeth Westley to Board of Registrars April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028, second MR, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Authorize ED to sign for truck lease
To authorize ED to sign for truck lease
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to authorize ED to sign for truck lease, second DS, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Smith)
Authorize BOS Chair to sign application for Title V for Town Complex as owner/applicant
To authorize BOS Chair to sign application for Title V for Town Complex as owner/applicant
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to authorize BOS Chair to sign application for Title V for Town Complex as owner/applicant, second MR, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Approve the request by Alan Wheelock for a town-wide cleanup on April 12 (rain date April 13)
From the minutes
“Request for Town wide Cleanup 4/12, rain date 4/13 by Alan Wheelock: Approved: JT, second MR, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Approve the Library request (Mike Slawson) to use the meeting room on April 5
From the minutes
“Request for meeting room usage 4/5 by Mike Slawson/Library: Approved: JT, second DS, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Smith)
Approve the Library request (Mike Slawson) to use the meeting room on April 3
From the minutes
“Request for meeting room usage 4/3 by Mike Slawson/Library: Approved: JT, second DS, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Smith)
Approve minutes from 3/10, 3/15 and 3/17 as written
To approve minutes from 3/10, 3/15 and 3/17 as written
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to approve minutes from 3/10, 3/15 and 3/17 as written, second MR, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to adjourn, second DS, all in favor 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Smith)
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