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Rockland Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

July 8, 2025

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Tiffanie Needham, Lori Childs, Michael P. O'Loughlin, John J. Ellard, Jr., Steven G. O'Donnell, Jr.

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes of 6/17/25

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of 6/17/25

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve the minutes of 6/17/25, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"* by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve One Day Liquor license for Players, Adult Teen Center Night, 394 Union Street, 7/18/25

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve One Day Liquor license for Players, Adult Teen Center Night, 394 Union Street, 7/18/25

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve One Day Liquor license for Players, Adult Teen Center Night, 394 Union Street, 7/18/25 by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2"¢ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Reopen the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reopen the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION to reopen the Public Hearing, by Ms. Needham, 2° by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Loughlin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Reinstate the Banner Alcohol License to the first floor restaurant area only, subject to conditions the 24 & 3" floor access be restricted and with opening subject to the Board of Health

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reinstate the Banner Alcohol License to the first floor restaurant area only, subject to conditions the 24 & 3" floor access be restricted and with opening subject to the Board of Health

From the minutes

“MOTION to reinstate the Banner Alcohol License to the first floor restaurant area only, subject to conditions the 24 & 3" floor access be restricted and with opening subject to the Board of Health, by Ms. Childs, 2"? by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Loughlin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION to close the public hearing, by Mr. Ellard, 2" by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Ellard, second: O'Loughlin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Opt in for Early Voting, Wed 9/3 - Wed 9/10 with some Saturday hours

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To opt in for Early Voting, Wed 9/3 - Wed 9/10 with some Saturday hours

From the minutes

“MOTION to opt in for Early Voting, Wed 9/3 - Wed 9/10 with some Saturday hours by Mr. O'Loughlin, 24 by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice Chair

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice Chair

The minutes name two seconders ("Mr. Ellard /O'Loughlin"); the first is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice Chair, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Mr. Ellard/O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Ellard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Mr. O'Loughlin as Select Board Chair

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Mr. O'Loughlin as Select Board Chair

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve Mr. O'Loughlin as Select Board Chair, by Ms. Childs, 2" by Mr. O'Donnell. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Member John Ellard as the Plymouth County Advisory Board representative

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Member John Ellard as the Plymouth County Advisory Board representative

From the minutes

“MOTION to appoint Member John Ellard as the Plymouth County Advisory Board representative, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session the following, -Per MGL c.60 s.64A: To consider the retention or sale of real property after tax foreclosure: 12 Linden Street; Per M.G.L. ¢.30A, s.(a)(3): To discuss...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session the following, -Per MGL c.60 s.64A: To consider the retention or sale of real property after tax foreclosure: 12 Linden Street; Per M.G.L. ¢.30A, s.(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with unions: Clerical, Highway/Parks, Fire not to reconvene

From the minutes

“MOTION to enter into Executive Session the following, -Per MGL c.60 s.64A: To consider the retention or sale of real property after tax foreclosure: 12 Linden Street; Per M.G.L. ¢.30A, s.(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with unions: Clerical, Highway/Parks, Fire not to reconvene by Ms. Childs, 2"4 by Mr. O'Donnell. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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