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March 23, 2026
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Dana Smith, Nathaniel Sides
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on March 18, 2026 to remove the Town Campus Public Water Supply Project from the purview of the TPC
To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on March 18, 2026 to remove the Town Campus Public Water Supply Project from the purview of the TPC
From the minutes
“DS made a Motion to ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on March 18, 2026 to remove the Town Campus Public Water Supply Project from the purview of the TPC. Seconded by NS. Vote: 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Remove TPC from the water supply project and to proceed under the purview of the BOS and supervision of the engineer with no OPM
To remove TPC from the water supply project and to proceed under the purview of the BOS and supervision of the engineer with no OPM
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to remove TPC from the water supply project and to proceed under the purview of the BOS and supervision of the engineer with no OPM. Seconded by NS. Vote: 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Remove the Town House Front Entrance Project from the Town Properties Committee list
To execute the Contract Amendment with Habeeb & Associates for additional services re. the Town House Front Entrance Project NS made a motion to remove the project from the TPC list
Yes: SidesNo: SmithThe minutes read: "DS made a motion to execute the Contract Amendment with Habeeb & Associates ... NS made a motion to remove the project from the TPC list. Roll Call NS aye, DS nay. Vote: 1-1." The roll call is shown on Mr. Sides's motion, the last one made; the minutes do not record a second or a separate vote on the contract amendment. A 1-1 tie fails.
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to execute the Contract Amendment with Habeeb & Associates for additional services re. the Town House Front Entrance Project NS made a motion to remove the project from the TPC list. Roll Call NS aye, DS nay. Vote: 1-1.” (Motion: Sides)
Edit the term end date for Gabriela Falconieri's appointment to the Community Preservation Committee to June 30, 2026
To edit the term end date for Gabriela Falconieri's appointment to the Community Preservation Committee to June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to edit the term end date for Gabriela Falconieri's appointment to the Community Preservation Committee to June 30, 2026. Seconded by NS. Vote: 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Execute the contract with Sarian Company for continued water monitoring and operator services
To execute the contract with Sarian Company for continued water monitoring and operator services
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to execute the contract with Sarian Company for continued water monitoring and operator services. Seconded by NS. Vote: 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Appoint Sonya Silva as Inspector of Animals from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
To appoint Sonya Silva as Inspector of Animals from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to appoint Sonya Silva as Inspector of Animals from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Seconded by NS. Vote: 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Approve the Open Session 3/9/2026 minutes as written
To approve the Open Session 3/9/2026 minutes as written
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to approve the Open Session 3/9/2026 minutes as written. Seconded by NS. Vote: 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective...
To adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. re. Town Administrator, Administrative Assistant. Upon completion of Executive Session, the BOS to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion by DS to adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. re. Town Administrator, Administrative Assistant. Upon completion of Executive Session, the BOS to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote 2/0. DS- aye, NS - aye..” (Motion: Smith)
Appoint the following individuals to the Town Administrator Recruitment Process Screening Committee: Jason Fraser - Schools Matthew Ahl - Police Kathryn Shepard - Finance Cheryl Duddy - Fire/EMS...
To appoint the following individuals to the Town Administrator Recruitment Process Screening Committee: Jason Fraser - Schools Matthew Ahl - Police Kathryn Shepard - Finance Cheryl Duddy - Fire/EMS Marilyn Browne - Finance Mark Gabriel - Resident/HR Background Alan Wheelock - Bylaws
From the minutes
“Motion made by DS, seconded by NS, to appoint the following individuals to the Town Administrator Recruitment Process Screening Committee: Jason Fraser - Schools Matthew Ahl - Police Kathryn Shepard - Finance Cheryl Duddy - Fire/EMS Marilyn Browne - Finance Mark Gabriel - Resident/HR Background Alan Wheelock - Bylaws Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote: Sides - aye, Smith - aye..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Select Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to manage the Town Administrator Recruitment Process
To select Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to manage the Town Administrator Recruitment Process
From the minutes
“Motion made by DS, seconded by NS, to select Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to manage the Town Administrator Recruitment Process. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote: Sides - aye, Smith - aye..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by DS, seconded by NS, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
From the Plympton Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Dana Smith cropped from a captioned Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express photo (June 2025); Nathaniel Sides and Daniel Cadogan from Area 58 video of the May 18 and June 29, 2026 Board of Selectmen meetings (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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