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November 18, 2025
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael P. O'Loughlin, Lori Childs, Tiffanie Needham, John J. Ellard, Jr., Steven G. O'Donnell, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 11/4/2025
To approve the minutes of 11/4/2025
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Donnell, O'LoughlinAbstained: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the minutes of 11/4/2025, by Ms. Childs, 2 nd by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-0 (Ellard abstained).” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)
Appoint Matthew Finnell & Rick Snee to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Matthew Finnell & Rick Snee to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Matthew Finnell & Rick Snee to the Community Preservation Committee, by Mr. O'Donnell, 2 nd by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: O'Donnell, second: Childs)
Approve Annual Licenses as read by Mr. O'Donnell
To approve Annual Licenses as read by Mr. O'Donnell
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Annual Licenses as read by Mr. O'Donnell, by Ms. Childs, 2 nd by Mr. O'Donnell. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)
Approve the One Day Liquor License Holiday Stroll, Union Street, 11/29/2025, 3 :00pm - 6:00pm, as requested
To approve the One Day Liquor License Holiday Stroll, Union Street, 11/29/2025, 3 :00pm - 6:00pm, as requested
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the One Day Liquor License Holiday Stroll, Union Street, 11/29/2025, 3 :00pm - 6:00pm, as requested, by Ms. Childs, 2 nd by Mr. O'Donnell. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)
Approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center, 11/30/2025, 12:00pm -4:00pm
To approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center, 11/30/2025, 12:00pm -4:00pm
Yes: Childs, Ellard, Needham, O'DonnellAbstained: O'Loughlin
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center, 11/30/2025, 12:00pm -4:00pm, by Ms. Needham, 2nd by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-0 (O'Loughlin abstained).” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Donnell)
Accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026, until June 30, 2029, for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
To accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026, until June 30, 2029, for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Donnell, O'LoughlinNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026, until June 30, 2029, for Town Administrator Doug Lapp, by Ms. Childs, 2 nd by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-1 (Ellard).” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)
9 .Executive Session Per MGL c.60 s.64A: To consider the retention or sale of real property after tax foreclosure: 48 Beal Court; Per M.G .L. c.30A, § 2 l(a)(7) - Review and approval of Executive...
9 .Executive Session Per MGL c.60 s.64A: To consider the retention or sale of real property after tax foreclosure: 48 Beal Court; Per M.G .L. c.30A, § 2 l(a)(7) - Review and approval of Executive Session minutes: 10/7/2025, 10/21/2025 & 11/4/2025 not to reconvene
From the minutes
“9 .Executive Session Per MGL c.60 s.64A: To consider the retention or sale of real property after tax foreclosure: 48 Beal Court; Per M.G .L. c.30A, § 2 l(a)(7) - Review and approval of Executive Session minutes: 10/7/2025, 10/21/2025 & 11/4/2025 not to reconvene by Ms. Childs, 2 nd by Mr. O'Donnell, Roll Call Vote - Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)
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