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May 5, 2025
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 April 28", 2025
To approve the open session minutes of April 28", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the open session minutes of April 28", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
PEOPLE ON THE AGENDA
Appoint David Mackin as a reserve officer in the Rochester Police Department
To appoint David Mackin as a reserve officer in the Rochester Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint David Mackin as a reserve officer in the Rochester Police Department. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Appoint Paul Melo as a reserve officer in the Rochester Police Department
To appoint Paul Melo as a reserve officer in the Rochester Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Paul Melo as a reserve officer in the Rochester Police Department. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Snipatuit Pond Cedar Forest off of Neck Rd
To grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Snipatuit Pond Cedar Forest off of Neck Rd.
The minutes give a count of 2-0, but 3 members are listed as present, so we show the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Snipatuit Pond Cedar Forest off of Neck Rd. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Paul Property on New Bedford Rd
To grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Paul Property on New Bedford Rd.
The minutes give a count of 2-0, but 3 members are listed as present, so we show the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Paul Property on New Bedford Rd. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Sippican East off Cranberry Highway
To grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Sippican East off Cranberry Highway.
The minutes give a count of 2-0, but 3 members are listed as present, so we show the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to grant the conservation restrictions as presented for Sippican East off Cranberry Highway. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
ACTION ITEMS AND DISCUSSIONS
Approve the street name, pending the review by Public Safety Officials
To approve the street name, pending the review by Public Safety Officials.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the street name, pending the review by Public Safety Officials. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Select Board recommendations for Annual Town Meeting Articles 4, 11 and 16
Recommend Article 4
To recommend Article 4.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to recommend Article 4. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Recommend Article 11
To recommend Article 11.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to recommend Article 11. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Recommend Article 16
To recommend Article 16.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to recommend Article 16. 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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