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June 21, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes from June 5, 2023
To accept the Open Session Minutes from June 5, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from June 5, 2023. 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)
Accept the 5% COLA for the Plymouth County Retirees as presented
To accept the 5% COLA for the Plymouth County Retirees as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the 5% COLA for the Plymouth County Retirees as presented. 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)
Award the $10,000 SEMASS donation to the Planning Department to conduct the Hydro Study
To award the $10,000 SEMASS donation to the Planning Department to conduct the Hydro Study.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to award the $10,000 SEMASS donation to the Planning Department to conduct the Hydro Study. 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)
Select board Signature
Appoint Adam Murphy as the . SRPEDD Commission Member
To appoint Adam Murphy as the . SRPEDD Commission Member.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Adam Murphy as the . SRPEDD Commission Member. 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)
Reappoint Halima Tiffany to the Registrar of Voters, term to expire April 30, 2026
To reappoint Halima Tiffany to the Registrar of Voters, term to expire April 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to reappoint Halima Tiffany to the Registrar of Voters, term to expire April 30, 2026. 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)
Accept the Veterans Work-Off Policy
To accept the Veterans Work-Off Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Veterans Work-Off Policy. 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)
Correspondence
Appoint Sandra Romero to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Sandra Romero to the Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Sandra Romero to the Agricultural Commission. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All i members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Accept Mr. Eldridge's request to use the Pine Street property
To accept Mr. Eldridge's request to use the Pine Street property.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept Mr. Eldridge's request to use the Pine Street property. 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)
Accept Bill Clapp's resignation from the Conservation Commission
To accept Bill Clapp's resignation from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion: A Motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept Bill Clapp's resignation from the Conservation Commission. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a i unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Old Business
Set the Farmers Winery Pour License Fee at $250 per year
To set the Farmers Winery Pour License Fee at $250 per year.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to set the Farmers Winery Pour License Fee at $250 per year. 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)
Assign 17-21 to Select Board ' Member Murphy
To assign 17-21 to Select Board ' Member Murphy.
From the minutes
“Motion: Select Board Member Morse makes a motion to assign 17-21 to Select Board ' Member Murphy. 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)
Accept the amendment ' to Access to Town Counsel Policy as presented
To accept the amendment ' to Access to Town Counsel Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the amendment ' to Access to Town Counsel Policy as presented. 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)
New Business
Approve the closure of Town Hall Offices on July 3, 2023
To approve the closure of Town Hall Offices on July 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the closure of Town Hall Offices on July 3, 2023. 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Select Board Member Morse makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor. Roll Call Vote Hartley -- Aye, Ciaburri - Aye, Morse - Aye, 3:0 motion passes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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