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March 18, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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 3/4/25
To approve the minutes of 3/4/25
The minutes say "Shortall abstained" but give no count and do not say how the other members voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the minutes of 3/4/25, by Ms. Childs, 2°¢ by Mr. O'Loughlin. Shortall abstained.” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Loughlin)
Open Public Hearing
To open Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION to open Public Hearing by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™ by Ms. Childs, Roll Call Vote. 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™ by Ms. Childs, Roll Call Vote. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve new pole installation at the intersection of Summit Street and Myrtle Street
To approve new pole installation at the intersection of Summit Street and Myrtle Street
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve new pole installation at the intersection of Summit Street and Myrtle Street, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™4 by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve One Day Liquor License - Trinity Episcopal Church
To approve One Day Liquor License - Trinity Episcopal Church
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve One Day Liquor License - Trinity Episcopal Church, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2*¢ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve the appointment of Molly Growth-Ong to the Recreation Committee
To approve the appointment of Molly Growth-Ong to the Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the appointment of Molly Growth-Ong to the Recreation Committee, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"? by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Designate members of the Recreation Committee as Special Municipal Employees
To designate members of the Recreation Committee as Special Municipal Employees
From the minutes
“MOTION to designate members of the Recreation Committee as Special Municipal Employees, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™4 by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
For the OSRP Subcommittee Plan to follow as stated, with individual applicants to go before the Select Board for approval
For the OSRP Subcommittee Plan to follow as stated, with individual applicants to go before the Select Board for approval
From the minutes
“MOTION for the OSRP Subcommittee Plan to follow as stated, with individual applicants to go before the Select Board for approval, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"! by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve FY26 Capital Plan as presented
To approve FY26 Capital Plan as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve FY26 Capital Plan as presented, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"! by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Approve the addition of a checkoff box to the excise tax bills for Veterans donations
To approve the addition of a checkoff box to the excise tax bills for Veterans donations
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the addition of a checkoff box to the excise tax bills for Veterans donations, by Ms. Childs, 2™¢ by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Loughlin)
Open the Continuation of Public Hearing Pursuant to Gen. L c.138 sec.64 on potential modification, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of Innholder's License to sell alcoholic beverages, to...
To open the Continuation of Public Hearing Pursuant to Gen. L c.138 sec.64 on potential modification, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of Innholder's License to sell alcoholic beverages, to wit: 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The Banner, . Roll Cali Vote
From the minutes
“MOTION to open the Continuation of Public Hearing Pursuant to Gen. L c.138 sec.64 on potential modification, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of Innholder's License to sell alcoholic beverages, to wit: 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The Banner, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"4 by Ms. Childs. Roll Cali Vote 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*¢ by Ms. Childs. Roll Call Vote. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Extend the suspension deadline to four weeks, with a mandatory review on 4/1/25 and compliance completion on 4/15/25, of the Innholder's Alcohol License held by 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The...
To extend the suspension deadline to four weeks, with a mandatory review on 4/1/25 and compliance completion on 4/15/25, of the Innholder's Alcohol License held by 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The Banner, William T. Barry, Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION to extend the suspension deadline to four weeks, with a mandatory review on 4/1/25 and compliance completion on 4/15/25, of the Innholder's Alcohol License held by 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The Banner, William T. Barry, Manager, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™¢ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presented
To adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presented
Yes: Ellard, Needham, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Childs
From the minutes
“MOTION to adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presented, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Mr. Ellard. 4-1 (Childs).” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Ellard)
Adjourn into Executive Session - Per M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Robert B. Our, Inc v. Brait Builders Corp. v. Town of Rockland, Plymouth Superior...
To adjourn into Executive Session - Per M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Robert B. Our, Inc v. Brait Builders Corp. v. Town of Rockland, Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No.2383CV00533 and ¢.30A, §21(a)(7) to act in accordance with the provisions of the Public Records Law (review privileged written legal advice from Special Counsel) not to reconvene
From the minutes
“MOTION to adjourn into Executive Session - Per M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Robert B. Our, Inc v. Brait Builders Corp. v. Town of Rockland, Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No.2383CV00533 and ¢.30A, §21(a)(7) to act in accordance with the provisions of the Public Records Law (review privileged written legal advice from Special Counsel) not to reconvene, Roll call vote. Unanimous approval..”
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