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October 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Charles Holden, Robert George, Shane Hoctor, Patrick Ellis, Dave Sampson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shane Hoctor stepped aside (recused) and left the room for the discussion of the Scenic Roads by-law change; no vote was taken on it.
Every vote, in order
Convene the meeting
To convene the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to convene the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Approve the minutes of September 18, 2025
To approve the minutes of September 18, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the minutes of September 18, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Approve the transfer of the Annual On-Premises Wine and Malt License from Verchad Inc. d/b/a Sandwich Pizza House Located at 144 Rte. 6A, Mark Peterson Manager, to CTZ LLC d/b/a Sandwich Pizza...
To approve the transfer of the Annual On-Premises Wine and Malt License from Verchad Inc. d/b/a Sandwich Pizza House Located at 144 Rte. 6A, Mark Peterson Manager, to CTZ LLC d/b/a Sandwich Pizza House, Located at 152 Rte. 6A, Christina Zyskowski as Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the transfer of the Annual On-Premises Wine and Malt License from Verchad Inc. d/b/a Sandwich Pizza House Located at 144 Rte. 6A, Mark Peterson Manager, to CTZ LLC d/b/a Sandwich Pizza House, Located at 152 Rte. 6A, Christina Zyskowski as Manager. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Table the issue to a future date
To table the issue to a future date.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to table the issue to a future date. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
That the Board approve the language from town Counsel relative to the change in the Town Clerk position
That the Board approve the language from town Counsel relative to the change in the Town Clerk position.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved that the Board approve the language from town Counsel relative to the change in the Town Clerk position. Seconded by Mr. George. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Go into executive Session according to 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...
To go into executive Session according to 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 to comply with the Open Meeting Law G.L. c.30A, §22(f) - Review, potential approval and potential release of Executive Session meeting minutes - 9/11/2025 Purpose #3 - Contract negotiations/Litigation strategy - Solid Waste Disposal Contract.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to go into executive Session according to 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 to comply with the Open Meeting Law G.L. c.30A, §22(f) - Review, potential approval and potential release of Executive Session meeting minutes - 9/11/2025 Purpose #3 - Contract negotiations/Litigation strategy - Solid Waste Disposal Contract..” (Motion: Holden)
Go into executive session not to return to public meeting
To go into executive session not to return to public meeting. Seconded.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to go into executive session not to return to public meeting. Seconded. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: George)
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