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February 18, 2025
10 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 February 3", 2025
To accept the Open Session Minutes of February 3", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of February 3", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Eversource/Verizon Pole Hearing
Approve the petition from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electrical Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to erect poles and wires upon, along, under or across Featherbed Lane in the Town of Rochester
To approve the petition from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electrical Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to erect poles and wires upon, along, under or across Featherbed Lane in the Town of Rochester.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the petition from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electrical Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to erect poles and wires upon, along, under or across Featherbed Lane in the Town of Rochester. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment of Town Planner
Appoint Michaela Shoemaker, subject to the successful completion of contractual negotiations
To appoint Michaela Shoemaker, subject to the successful completion of contractual negotiations.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Michaela Shoemaker, subject to the successful completion of contractual negotiations. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Appoint the Town Administrator, Cameron Durant, to the Assawompset Pond Complex Management Team
To appoint the Town Administrator, Cameron Durant, to the Assawompset Pond Complex Management Team.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint the Town Administrator, Cameron Durant, to the Assawompset Pond Complex Management Team. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Eversource request for a continuance of pole hearings for Rounseville Rd
Postpone the Eversource pole hearing for the installation of poles and manholes on Rounseville Road
To postpone the Eversource pole hearing for the installation of poles and manholes on Rounseville Road.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to postpone the Eversource pole hearing for the installation of poles and manholes on Rounseville Road. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Surplus Goods - Town Clerk
Declare the two tabulators as surplus goods and donate them to the Town of Mattapoisett through an intermunicipal agreement in "as-is" condition
To declare the two tabulators as surplus goods and donate them to the Town of Mattapoisett through an intermunicipal agreement in "as-is" condition.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to declare the two tabulators as surplus goods and donate them to the Town of Mattapoisett through an intermunicipal agreement in "as-is" condition. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Waiving of Inspections Fees
Waive the building permit fee for Creative Recreation and the Dexter Lane Playground Project
To waive the building permit fee for Creative Recreation and the Dexter Lane Playground Project.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to waive the building permit fee for Creative Recreation and the Dexter Lane Playground Project. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Charge all building permit fees for all required annual inspections, regardless of non-profit status
To charge all building permit fees for all required annual inspections, regardless of non-profit status.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to charge all building permit fees for all required annual inspections, regardless of non-profit status. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Tax Title Attorney Contract
Enter into the signed agreement with Louison, Costello, Condon, and Phaff, LLP for tax title legal services
To enter into the signed agreement with Louison, Costello, Condon, and Phaff, LLP for tax title legal services.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to enter into the signed agreement with Louison, Costello, Condon, and Phaff, LLP for tax title legal services. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter Executive session
To adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter Executive session.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter Executive session. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburti. Roll call vote: Murphy-Aye, Ciaburri-Aye, Morse-Aye. Motion passes, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
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