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June 5, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: None
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Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes : from May 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023 as written
To accept the Open Session Minutes : from May 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023 as written.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes : from May 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023 as written. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
People on the Agenda
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to close the public hearing. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Grant A & M Winery at 308 New Bedford Road with a pouring license to expire on December 31, 2023
To grant A & M Winery at 308 New Bedford Road with a pouring license to expire on December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to grant A & M Winery at 308 New Bedford Road with a pouring license to expire on December 31, 2023. The motion is seconded by L Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse)
Appoint Amin Lakhal as a full-time officer
To appoint Amin Lakhal as a full-time officer.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Amin Lakhal as a full-time officer. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Declare the 2009 Ford E350 Van as surplus property and to be disposed of as authorized by the surplus property policy
To declare the 2009 Ford E350 Van as surplus property and to be disposed of as authorized by the surplus property policy.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to declare the 2009 Ford E350 Van as surplus property and to be disposed of as authorized by the surplus property policy. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is ; approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Select Board Signature
Accept the conservation restriction for the
To accept the conservation restriction for the. Red Brick Farm Property.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the conservation restriction for the. Red Brick Farm Property. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Accept the conservation restriction for the Long Plain Forrest property on Long Plain Road
To accept the conservation restriction for the Long Plain Forrest property on Long Plain Road.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the conservation restriction for the Long Plain Forrest property on Long Plain Road. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Sign the Bond Anticipation Note renewal as presented
To sign the Bond Anticipation Note renewal as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the Bond Anticipation Note renewal as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Town Administrators Report
Sign the Green Communities letter as presented
To sign the Green Communities letter as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the Green Communities letter as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
New Business
Set the One Day Liquor License Fee at $50
To set the One Day Liquor License Fee at $50.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to set the One Day Liquor License Fee at $50. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. Ali members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Nominate Paul Ciaburri as Chair, f Bradford Morse as Vice-Chair, and Adam Murphy as Clerk
To nominate Paul Ciaburri as Chair, f Bradford Morse as Vice-Chair, and Adam Murphy as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to nominate Paul Ciaburri as Chair, f Bradford Morse as Vice-Chair, and Adam Murphy as Clerk. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. Ali members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a a _ unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return back into Open Session at the conclusion. This motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: Select Board Member Morse makes a motion to enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return back into Open Session at the conclusion. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor and the Executive Session meeting is opened. Roll Call Vote Ciaburri - Aye, Morse - Aye, Murphy - Aye 3:0 motion passes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
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