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December 3, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Tiffanie Needham, Lori Childs, Michael P. O'Loughlin, Donna Shortall, John J. Ellard, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 11/19/24
To approve the minutes of 11/19/24
Yes: Childs, Ellard, NeedhamAbstained: O'Loughlin, ShortallThe minutes say "Unanimous approval (O'Loughlin and Shortall abstained)."; we show Michael P. O'Loughlin and Donna Shortall as abstaining and every other member present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the minutes of 11/19/24, by Ms. Childs, 2™! by Mr. Ellard. Unanimous approval (O'Loughlin and Shortall abstained)..” (Motion: Childs, second: Ellard)
Open Public Hearing
To open Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION to open Public Hearing, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"¢ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Close Public Hearing
To close Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION to close Public Hearing, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"4 by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve the All Alcohol License - Anita Maries, to move forward with the ABCC process
To approve the All Alcohol License - Anita Maries, to move forward with the ABCC process
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the All Alcohol License - Anita Maries, to move forward with the ABCC process, by Ms. Childs, 24 by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Loughlin)
Approve Stevie G's Restaurant Permanent Change of Hours to move forward with the ABCC process
To approve Stevie G's Restaurant Permanent Change of Hours to move forward with the ABCC process
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Stevie G's Restaurant Permanent Change of Hours to move forward with the ABCC process, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"4 by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Reappoint Andrew McCarthy to the Old Colony Planning Council
To reappoint Andrew McCarthy to the Old Colony Planning Council
From the minutes
“MOTION to reappoint Andrew McCarthy to the Old Colony Planning Council, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve the naming of the future ADA Park in honor of Firefighter William Mullen
To approve the naming of the future ADA Park in honor of Firefighter William Mullen
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the naming of the future ADA Park in honor of Firefighter William Mullen, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Open Assessor Reclassification Public Hearing
To open Assessor Reclassification Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION to open Assessor Reclassification Public Hearing, by Ms. Childs, 2™ by Mr. Ellard. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Childs, second: Ellard)
Close Assessor Reclassification Public Hearing
To close Assessor Reclassification Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION to close Assessor Reclassification Public Hearing, by Ms. Childs, 2"? by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Loughlin)
That the Town of Rockland does not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
That the Town of Rockland does not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION that the Town of Rockland does not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Loughlin)
For the Town of Rockland to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2025
For the Town of Rockland to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION for the Town of Rockland to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2025, by Needham, 2"! by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Loughlin)
That the Town of Rockland does not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
That the Town of Rockland does not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION that the Town of Rockland does not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Loughlin)
Approve annual License renewals as read
To approve annual License renewals as read
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve annual License renewals as read, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION to adjourn, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
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