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September 10, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Dave Sampson, Shane Hoctor, Patrick Ellis, Charles Holden, Dave Sullivan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of August 20, 2026
To approve the minutes of August 20, 2026.
Yes: Hoctor, Holden, Sampson, SullivanAbstained: EllisThe minutes say "Approved with one abstention (Ellis}." without a count; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the minutes of August 20, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved with one abstention (Ellis}..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Proceed forward with the Change of Class from Seasonal to Annual for Lo Scafo, LLC. d/b/a La Passarella, 8 Jarves Street, Lauren Matuozzi, Manager as presented
To proceed forward with the Change of Class from Seasonal to Annual for Lo Scafo, LLC. d/b/a La Passarella, 8 Jarves Street, Lauren Matuozzi, Manager as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to proceed forward with the Change of Class from Seasonal to Annual for Lo Scafo, LLC. d/b/a La Passarella, 8 Jarves Street, Lauren Matuozzi, Manager as presented. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Reduce the Commission on Disability to seven members: Kelly Trapasso, Meghan Keegan, Stephanie Lehtonen, Dohm Jellison, Lisa Judelson, Jeannine Cullen, and Charlene Ann Chadwick, with Don Royer,...
To reduce the Commission on Disability to seven members: Kelly Trapasso, Meghan Keegan, Stephanie Lehtonen, Dohm Jellison, Lisa Judelson, Jeannine Cullen, and Charlene Ann Chadwick, with Don Royer, Julia Wright, Chanda DISanti and Joann Lebherz being alternates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to reduce the Commission on Disability to seven members: Kelly Trapasso, Meghan Keegan, Stephanie Lehtonen, Dohm Jellison, Lisa Judelson, Jeannine Cullen, and Charlene Ann Chadwick, with Don Royer, Julia Wright, Chanda DISanti and Joann Lebherz being alternates. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Enter 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 enter 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-7/9/2026 Purpose #6: Disposition of Real Property- Town Hall Annex, 145 Main Street Not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to enter 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-7/9/2026 Purpose #6: Disposition of Real Property- Town Hall Annex, 145 Main Street Not to return to public session. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Go into executive session in accordance with 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...
To go into executive session in accordance with 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) - Potential Approval and Potential Release of Executive Session Minutes - 7/9/2026. Purpose #6 Disposition of Real Property- Town Hall Annex, 145 Main Street Motion
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to go into executive session in accordance with 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) - Potential Approval and Potential Release of Executive Session Minutes - 7/9/2026. Purpose #6 Disposition of Real Property- Town Hall Annex, 145 Main Street Motion seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Approve the minutes of July 9, 2026, but not release them at this time
To approve the minutes of July 9, 2026, but not release them at this time.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the minutes of July 9, 2026, but not release them at this time. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
That the Select board close the solicitation for the sale of the Town Hall Annex without awarding the sale
That the Select board close the solicitation for the sale of the Town Hall Annex without awarding the sale. The proposals were diligently reviewed but ultimately did not meet the Town's expectations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved that the Select board close the solicitation for the sale of the Town Hall Annex without awarding the sale. The proposals were diligently reviewed but ultimately did not meet the Town's expectations. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Adjourn the Executive Session
To adjourn the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to adjourn the Executive Session. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
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