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April 23, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Charles Holden, Robert George, Shane Hoctor, Patrick Ellis, Dave Sampson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of April 9, 2026
To approve the minutes of April 9, 2026.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the minutes of April 9, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved with one abstention (4-0-1)..” (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..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to Install a Handhole 59/12HA & 40'+/- of 1/3" Conduit Across North Shore Boulevard Right of Way - Work Order #24409901 as...
To approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to Install a Handhole 59/12HA & 40'+/- of 1/3" Conduit Across North Shore Boulevard Right of Way - Work Order #24409901 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to Install a Handhole 59/12HA & 40'+/- of 1/3" Conduit Across North Shore Boulevard Right of Way - Work Order #24409901 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
That the Select Board approve the proposed conservation restriction at 0 Ploughed Neck Road under MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33 as being in the public interest
That the Select Board approve the proposed conservation restriction at 0 Ploughed Neck Road under MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33 as being in the public interest.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that the Select Board approve the proposed conservation restriction at 0 Ploughed Neck Road under MGL Chapter 184, Sections 31-33 as being in the public interest. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement for use of town property at Oak Crest Cove as applies to the Farmers' Market and further authorize the Town Manager to make clarifications...
To authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement for use of town property at Oak Crest Cove as applies to the Farmers' Market and further authorize the Town Manager to make clarifications within the document pertaining to the police detail and any other matters.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement for use of town property at Oak Crest Cove as applies to the Farmers' Market and further authorize the Town Manager to make clarifications within the document pertaining to the police detail and any other matters. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Hoctor)
That the Board approve moving forward on the public works facility and the fire substation
That the Board approve moving forward on the public works facility and the fire substation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved that the Board approve moving forward on the public works facility and the fire substation. Seconded by Mr. George. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Appoint Kathy L. Newton as the Housing Authority Tenant Representative beginning on 4/23/26 to 5/6/27
To appoint Kathy L. Newton as the Housing Authority Tenant Representative beginning on 4/23/26 to 5/6/27.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to appoint Kathy L. Newton as the Housing Authority Tenant Representative beginning on 4/23/26 to 5/6/27. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Hoctor)
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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