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December 7, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shane Hoctor, Charles Holden, Michael Miller, Robert George, Patrick Ellis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the November 30, 2023 minutes as presented
To approve the November 30, 2023 minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the November 30, 2023 minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Authorize the shellfish constable to open the delineated areas for the harvest of all shellfish once the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has received acceptable samples
To authorize the shellfish constable to open the delineated areas for the harvest of all shellfish once the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has received acceptable samples. The opening shall occur no earlier than December 10, 2023. Said area shall close when deemed appropriate by the shellfish constable but no later than May 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to authorize the shellfish constable to open the delineated areas for the harvest of all shellfish once the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has received acceptable samples. The opening shall occur no earlier than December 10, 2023. Said area shall close when deemed appropriate by the shellfish constable but no later than May 26, 2024. 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)
Grant Michael Trapp an application for a Class II Used Car Dealer's License to be operated at 29 Lakeview Drive, Sandwich Massachusetts
To grant Michael Trapp an application for a Class II Used Car Dealer's License to be operated at 29 Lakeview Drive, Sandwich Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to grant Michael Trapp an application for a Class II Used Car Dealer's License to be operated at 29 Lakeview Drive, Sandwich Massachusetts. Seconded by Mr. George. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
That the Board authorize the following flags to be placed on town-owned flag poles as an expression of the town's government speech - the official flag of the United States of America, the...
That the Board authorize the following flags to be placed on town-owned flag poles as an expression of the town's government speech - the official flag of the United States of America, the official flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the official flag of the Town of Sandwich; the official Missing in Action/Prisoner of War flag may be flown with the prior approval of the Town Manager or the Select Board on the town-owned flag pole at Eaton Memorial Park. No other flags shall be allowed to be flown on town-owned flag poles as those flag poles and this policy are not intended to establish or serve to create a forum for private expression.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved that the Board authorize the following flags to be placed on town-owned flag poles as an expression of the town's government speech - the official flag of the United States of America, the official flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the official flag of the Town of Sandwich; the official Missing in Action/Prisoner of War flag may be flown with the prior approval of the Town Manager or the Select Board on the town-owned flag pole at Eaton Memorial Park. No other flags shall be allowed to be flown on town-owned flag poles as those flag poles and this policy are not intended to establish or serve to create a forum for private expression. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve the annual license renewals - liquor, auto dealers, secondhand dealers and collectors as submitted
To approve the annual license renewals - liquor, auto dealers, secondhand dealers and collectors as submitted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the annual license renewals - liquor, auto dealers, secondhand dealers and collectors as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Accept the seasonal population estimate for the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission
To accept the seasonal population estimate for the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to accept the seasonal population estimate for the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Go into executive session
To go into executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to go into executive session. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
From the Sandwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sandwich Enterprise (capenews.net).
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