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April 14, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the open session minutes of March 17", 2025
To approve the open session minutes of March 17", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the open session minutes of March 17", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the open session minutes of March 24", 2025
To approve the open session minutes of March 24", 2025.
Yes: Ciaburri, MurphyAbstained: MorseThe minutes give the count as 2-0 and say Bradford N. Morse abstained.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the open session minutes of March 24", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion, carries 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
SELECT BOARD SIGNATURE
Approve the Mattapoisett Land Trust's Tour de Creme Bike Race to be held on June 1", 2025
To approve the Mattapoisett Land Trust's Tour de Creme Bike Race to be held on June 1", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Mattapoisett Land Trust's Tour de Creme Bike Race to be held on June 1", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
ACTION ITEMS AND DISCUSSIONS
First refusal on Parcel 11-5-E-0, James and Holly Vogel
To first refusal on Parcel 11-5-E-0, James and Holly Vogel.
From the minutes
“Motion: first refusal on Parcel 11-5-E-0, James and Holly Vogel. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (second: Ciaburri)
Arbor Day Proclamation
Adopt the Arbor Day Proclamation
To adopt the Arbor Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adopt the Arbor Day Proclamation. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
FY26 COLA
Approve a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for municipal employees for FY26 at a rate of 2.5%
To approve a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for municipal employees for FY26 at a rate of 2.5%.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for municipal employees for FY26 at a rate of 2.5%. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
New England Rodeo Request Use of 65 Pine St
Hold a public hearing regarding the New England Rodeo on April 28", 2025, at 6:10 PM
To hold a public hearing regarding the New England Rodeo on April 28", 2025, at 6:10 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to hold a public hearing regarding the New England Rodeo on April 28", 2025, at 6:10 PM. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
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