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August 19, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri
Absent: None
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Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes of July 5", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of July 5", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of July 5", 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the Open Session Minutes of July 12", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of July 12", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of July 12", 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging
To continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
To continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
To continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging. The motion is seconded by _ Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy)
To continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the public hearing on Monday, September 9", 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at the Council on Aging. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Police Chief Contract and Appoint
Sign the Police Chief contract as written and to appoint Michael Assad Jr. as the Police Chief with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To sign the Police Chief contract as written and to appoint Michael Assad Jr. as the Police Chief with a term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign the Police Chief contract as written and to appoint Michael Assad Jr. as the Police Chief with a term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor and the motion passes unanimously, 3-0..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Council on Aging Board of Directors resignation letter and recommendation
Accept the resignation of Mary Bessy and to thank her for all her years of service on the COA Board of Directors
To accept the resignation of Mary Bessy and to thank her for all her years of service on the COA Board of Directors. This motion was.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the resignation of Mary Bessy and to thank her for all her years of service on the COA Board of Directors. This motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Appoint Johnann Forand to the COA Board of Directors with a term to expire April 30, 2025
To appoint Johnann Forand to the COA Board of Directors with a term to expire April 30, 2025. This motion was.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Johnann Forand to the COA Board of Directors with a term to expire April 30, 2025. This motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Postponement of Special Town Meeting
Postpone Special Town Meeting from October 21, 2024, to Monday, January 6", 2025, and extend the Article submission date for Special Town Meeting from August 9, 2024, to November 1, 2024
To postpone Special Town Meeting from October 21, 2024, to Monday, January 6", 2025, and extend the Article submission date for Special Town Meeting from August 9, 2024, to November 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to postpone Special Town Meeting from October 21, 2024, to Monday, January 6", 2025, and extend the Article submission date for Special Town Meeting from August 9, 2024, to November 1, 2024. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
ARPA Funds
Accept the requested ARPA funding, except for that of the Police Pickup Truck, to the Board of Assessors, Park Department and Facilities Department, totally $60,803.00
To accept the requested ARPA funding, except for that of the Police Pickup Truck, to the Board of Assessors, Park Department and Facilities Department, totally $60,803.00. This motion was.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made Select Board Member Murphy to accept the requested ARPA funding, except for that of the Police Pickup Truck, to the Board of Assessors, Park Department and Facilities Department, totally $60,803.00. This motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board meeting
To adjourn the Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the Select Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Roll call vote: Murphy- Aye, Ciaburri-Aye, Morse-Aye. Motion passes, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
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