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October 6, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 September 15", 2025
To approve the open session minutes of September 15", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Bradford Morse to approve the open session minutes of September 15", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Paul Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ACTION ITEMS AND DISCUSSIONS
Approve the request of no early voting pending Town Counsel review
To approve the request of no early voting pending Town Counsel review.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the request of no early voting pending Town Counsel review. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Approve, sign and post the . Override/Debt Exclusion Vote Warrant
To approve, sign and post the . Override/Debt Exclusion Vote Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve, sign and post the . Override/Debt Exclusion Vote Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Special Town Election - New School Warrant
Approve, sign and post the New School Warrant
To approve, sign and post the New School Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve, sign and post the New School Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Vadar Contract
Authorize Town Administrator Durant to sign the contract with Vadar as presented
To authorize Town Administrator Durant to sign the contract with Vadar as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to authorize Town Administrator Durant to sign the contract with Vadar as presented. The motion is seconded by Select 7 Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse)
County Road, Cross Road and Forbes Road
Approve the adoption of M.G.L. c.138 § 12D which allows M.G.L. ¢.138 § 12 (on-premises) wines and malt beverages license holders to trade in for an M.G.L. c. 138 § 12 (on-premises) all alcoholic...
To approve the adoption of M.G.L. c.138 § 12D which allows M.G.L. ¢.138 § 12 (on-premises) wines and malt beverages license holders to trade in for an M.G.L. c. 138 § 12 (on-premises) all alcoholic beverages license. The license is non-transferable.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the adoption of M.G.L. c.138 § 12D which allows M.G.L. ¢.138 § 12 (on-premises) wines and malt beverages license holders to trade in for an M.G.L. c. 138 § 12 (on-premises) all alcoholic beverages license. The license is non-transferable. The motion is seconded by Select , Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse)
Appointment to Cultural Council - Sarah Jacques
Appoint Sarah Jacques to the Cultural Council with term to expire on April 30", 2028
To appoint Sarah Jacques to the Cultural Council with term to expire on April 30", 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to appoint Sarah Jacques to the Cultural Council with term to expire on April 30", 2028. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment to Cultural Council - Kathryn Tarleton
Appoint Kathryn Tarleton to the Cultural Council with term to expire on April 30", 2028
To appoint Kathryn Tarleton to the Cultural Council with term to expire on April 30", 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to appoint Kathryn Tarleton to the Cultural Council with term to expire on April 30", 2028. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment to the ZBA - Keith Ruiginha
Appoint Keith Riquinha to the ZBA as an associate member with term to expire on April 30", 2026
To appoint Keith Riquinha to the ZBA as an associate member with term to expire on April 30", 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to appoint Keith Riquinha to the ZBA as an associate member with term to expire on April 30", 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Support the request for municipal support for H.2432
To support the request for municipal support for H.2432.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to support the request for municipal support for H.2432. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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