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November 9, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Library Trustees. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Shane Hoctor, Charles Holden, Michael Miller, Patrick Ellis
Absent: Robert George
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session
To go into executive session. M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) - The Chair declares that having an open session may have a detrimental effect upon the Town's bargaining, litigating, or negotiating position, as applicable. Purpose #3: Litigation Strategy, Anderson vs. Town of Sandwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to go into executive session. M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) - The Chair declares that having an open session may have a detrimental effect upon the Town's bargaining, litigating, or negotiating position, as applicable. Purpose #3: Litigation Strategy, Anderson vs. Town of Sandwich Seconded by Mr. Miller. Unanimous by roll call vote..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve the October 26, 2023 minutes as distributed
To approve the October 26, 2023 minutes as distributed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the October 26, 2023 minutes as distributed. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Appoint Lynne Waterman to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees through May 9, 2024
To appoint Lynne Waterman to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees through May 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to appoint Lynne Waterman to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees through May 9, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously by roll call vote of the Board and Trustees present..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve Petition #MA2023-15, Petition #MA2023 - 17, Petition #MA2023 - 18 , and #MA2023 - 19 as presented
To approve Petition #MA2023-15, Petition #MA2023 - 17, Petition #MA2023 - 18 , and #MA2023 - 19 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve Petition #MA2023-15, Petition #MA2023 - 17, Petition #MA2023 - 18 , and #MA2023 - 19 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve a license for the rerouting of underground services along the Town's Round Hill Rd. property off Service Rd. in Sandwich, MA in accordance with MassDOT project #608422
To approve a license for the rerouting of underground services along the Town's Round Hill Rd. property off Service Rd. in Sandwich, MA in accordance with MassDOT project #608422.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve a license for the rerouting of underground services along the Town's Round Hill Rd. property off Service Rd. in Sandwich, MA in accordance with MassDOT project #608422. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Grant NSTAR Electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy petition to relocate wires on line 144 Mid-Cape Reliability Project crossing Quaker Meetinghouse Rd. at a location approximately 80 feet...
To grant NSTAR Electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy petition to relocate wires on line 144 Mid-Cape Reliability Project crossing Quaker Meetinghouse Rd. at a location approximately 80 feet northeasterly of its intersection with Kiah's Way, Mill Rd. at a location approximately 275 feet northwesterly of its intersection with Deerwood Drive, and Great Hill Rd. at a location approximately 331 feet northeasterly of its intersection with Maxwell Lane.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to grant NSTAR Electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy petition to relocate wires on line 144 Mid-Cape Reliability Project crossing Quaker Meetinghouse Rd. at a location approximately 80 feet northeasterly of its intersection with Kiah's Way, Mill Rd. at a location approximately 275 feet northwesterly of its intersection with Deerwood Drive, and Great Hill Rd. at a location approximately 331 feet northeasterly of its intersection with Maxwell Lane. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Accept grant for easements for 8 Quaker Meetinghouse Road and 86 Greenville Drive in Forestdale MA to the favor of Verizon New England Inc
To accept grant for easements for 8 Quaker Meetinghouse Road and 86 Greenville Drive in Forestdale MA to the favor of Verizon New England Inc.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to accept grant for easements for 8 Quaker Meetinghouse Road and 86 Greenville Drive in Forestdale MA to the favor of Verizon New England Inc. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Agree to an extension to the exercise for a first option for an extension with Stratford Capital Group as related to the disposition of the Wing School
To agree to an extension to the exercise for a first option for an extension with Stratford Capital Group as related to the disposition of the Wing School.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to agree to an extension to the exercise for a first option for an extension with Stratford Capital Group as related to the disposition of the Wing School. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve the committee appointments, the Council on Aging Maryellen Anderson and the Sandwich Commission on Disability, Alexandra Bodrie
To approve the committee appointments, the Council on Aging Maryellen Anderson and the Sandwich Commission on Disability, Alexandra Bodrie.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the committee appointments, the Council on Aging Maryellen Anderson and the Sandwich Commission on Disability, Alexandra Bodrie. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
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