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July 7, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the open session minutes of June 16, 2025
To approve the open session minutes of June 16, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of June 16, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the open session minutes of June 26", 2025
To approve the open session minutes of June 26", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of June 26", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Map 4 Lot 28)
Approve the Class III license for ; Mark Briggs, d/b/a BriggsBrains, LLC, for the sale of used vehicles at the property located at ; 618 New Bedford Road (Assessors Map 4 Lot 28)
To approve the Class III license for ; Mark Briggs, d/b/a BriggsBrains, LLC, for the sale of used vehicles at the property located at ; 618 New Bedford Road (Assessors Map 4 Lot 28).
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Class III license for ; Mark Briggs, d/b/a BriggsBrains, LLC, for the sale of used vehicles at the property located at ; 618 New Bedford Road (Assessors Map 4 Lot 28). The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ORCTYV 2024 Annual Report - Robert Chiarito
Accept the 2024 Annual Report from ORCTV
To accept the 2024 Annual Report from ORCTV.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the 2024 Annual Report from ORCTV. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Rochester Hazard Mitigation Plan
Approve and sign the Rochester Hazard Mitigation Plan
To approve and sign the Rochester Hazard Mitigation Plan.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the Rochester Hazard Mitigation Plan. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motions carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Rochester Police Department Appointment to Acting Lieutenant - Zachary Dupere
Appoint Sergeant Zachary Dupere to Acting Lieutenant
To appoint Sergeant Zachary Dupere to Acting Lieutenant.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Sergeant Zachary Dupere to Acting Lieutenant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment to the Historical Commission - Renee Duffy
Appoint Renee Duffy to the f Historical Commission
To appoint Renee Duffy to the f Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Renee Duffy to the f Historical Commission. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion h carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appoint Dennis McCarthy to the f - ZBA
To appoint Dennis McCarthy to the f - ZBA.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Dennis McCarthy to the f - ZBA. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment as associate member of the ZBA - K. Douglas Sims
Appoint K. Douglas Sims to the ZBA
To appoint K. Douglas Sims to the ZBA.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint K. Douglas Sims to the ZBA. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Joe Ziino
Appoint Renee Duffy to the Historical Commission
To appoint Renee Duffy to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Renee Duffy to the Historical Commission. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ROCCC IMA
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Regional Old Colony Communications Center and the Town of Rochester for a 3-year term contingent upon the additional language requiring...
To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Regional Old Colony Communications Center and the Town of Rochester for a 3-year term contingent upon the additional language requiring Town Meeting approval for any additional appropriation required in the event of the ROCCC losing State 9-1-1 funds.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Regional Old Colony Communications Center and the Town of Rochester for a 3-year term contingent upon the additional language requiring Town Meeting approval for any additional appropriation required in the event of the ROCCC losing State 9-1-1 funds. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3- 0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the open meeting and enter into executive session
To adjourn the open meeting and enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the open meeting and enter into executive session. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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