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October 12, 2022
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Adam Petronio, David Andrade, Michael P. Healy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B Consider the promotion of Lieutenant Adam Dalessio to Captain of Operations for the Fire Department
To appoint Adam Dalessio as Captain of Operations
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Adam Dalessio as Captain of Operations; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
C Consider the promotion of Firefighter Douglas Young to Lieutenant
To appoint Douglas Young as Lieutenant
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Douglas Young as Lieutenant; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Recognition of Timothy Goodwin as the Employee of the Year Chair Sullivan presented a Citation to Timothy Goodwin as Employee of the Year.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
E Accept the letter of retirement from David Snape effective 10/25/22
To accept the letter of retirement from David Snape effective October 25, 2022
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the letter of retirement from David Snape effective October 25, 2022; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
F Consider the request to appoint David Snape as Special Traffic Constable effective 10/26/22
To appoint David Snape as Special Traffic Constable effective October 26, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint David Snape as Special Traffic Constable effective October 26, 2022; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
G Consider the appointment of Special Traffic Constables: Jonathan Martel, Timothy Goodwin, Shaun Whalen, Michael Bourque, Kevin English
To appoint Jonathan Martel, Timothy Goodwin, Shaun Whalen, Michael Bourque, Kevin English to the position of Special Traffic Constables
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Jonathan Martel, Timothy Goodwin, Shaun Whalen, Michael Bourque, Kevin English to the position of Special Traffic Constables; D. Andrade seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
H Consider the appointment of Kathleen Nasti to the Recycling Committee
To appoint Kathleen Nasti to the Recycling Committee
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to appoint Kathleen Nasti to the Recycling Committee; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
I License Hearing: Consider the request for a Transfer of an All-Alcohol on-premise License to MP Milling Company, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern; Raymond J. Point Jr. manager, located at
To open the licensing hearing at 6:22 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 6:22 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Attorney Peter Saulino, 550 Locust Street in Fall River, was present on behalf of the applicant MP Milling Company. The current owner/manager Greg Esmay as well as Karl Pelletier, the owner of the entity that is purchasing the subject matter, were also pres.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor A. Petroni.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To approve the transfer of an all-alcohol on-premise license to MP Milling Company, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern and Raymond J. Point Jr. as manager
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the transfer of an all-alcohol on-premise license to MP Milling Company, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern and Raymond J. Point Jr. as manager; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To pledge the inventory and license to All Trust Credit Union
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to pledge the inventory and license to All Trust Credit Union; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
J License Hearing: Consider the request from National Grid to relocate 1 JO pole on Progress Street and Pole 4192 out of the middle median and natural gas transmission easement
To open the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor A. Petronio asked for clarification if the intent was to move one pole and remove the other pole. Jeff Silva answered the existing pole will be shifted to the Speedway side and the other pole will be removed and replaced. C. Zorra asked for the estimated time frame to complete the project. Mr. Silva answered soon but he did not have a specific time frame. D.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
To approve National Grid's request conditioned upon clarification and documentation supporting there will be no underground work that would trigger a review by the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve National Grid's request conditioned upon clarification and documentation supporting there will be no underground work that would trigger a review by the Conservation Commission; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye K. JOINT MEETING WITH OLD TOWN HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE: Discussion of the recommendations of the Old Town Hall Building Committee Members Present: David Sullivan, Jr. and John Alves David Sullivan provided an update to the Board. In summary, the Old Town Ha.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
K JOINT MEETING WITH OLD TOWN HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE: Discussion of the recommendations of the Old Town Hall Building Committee
To move forward with the feasibility study
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to move forward with the feasibility study; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Mr. Cadime stated he and Mr. Alves would discuss the funding. D. Sullivan asked the Board to consider disbanding the Old Town Hall Building Committee. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
To disband the Old Town Hall Building Committee
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to disband the Old Town Hall Building Committee; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
S Cadime advised the Board they received a request from Habitat for Humanity to reopen the Fall Town
To reopen the Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to reopen the Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
To immediately close the Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to immediately close the Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
O Approval of the Warrant for Fall Town meeting
To approve the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the Fall Town Meeting Warrant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Assign Warrant Articles for Fall Town Meeting Q. Make Recommendations on Warrant Articles for Fall Town Meeting Article 1: Reports from Committees and Boards - No Recommendation from the Board of Selectmen Article will be read by J. Sullivan Article 2: Appropriation of Free Cash – VOTED: 5-0 all approved Article will be read by D. Andrade Article 3: Appropriation.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
Q Make Recommendations on Warrant Articles for Fall Town Meeting
To approve the Fall Town Meeting Warrant as amended
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the Fall Town Meeting Warrant as amended; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor R. Sign the Warrant for Fall Town Meeting BOS will sign the Fall Town Meeting Warrant at the end of the meeting.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
S Consider the request to utilize $50,269.59 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase 3 new portable radios and mobile radios for Animal Control
To utilize $50,269.59 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase 3 new portable radios and mobile radios for Animal Control
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to utilize $50,269.59 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase 3 new portable radios and mobile radios for Animal Control; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Mr. Cadime stated the Town will have $806,069 ARPA funds available.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
T Consider accepting the Executive Office of Elder Affairs' State Formula Grant in the amount of $35,460 for Fiscal Year 2023 to be utilized by the Senior Center to cover one part time
To accept the Executive Office of Elder Affairs' State Formula Grant in the amount of $35,460 for Fiscal Year 2023 to be utilized by the Senior Center to cover one part time employee, activities, programs and supplies
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Executive Office of Elder Affairs' State Formula Grant in the amount of $35,460 for Fiscal Year 2023 to be utilized by the Senior Center to cover one part time employee, activities, programs and supplies; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
U Consider accepting the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Municipal Road Safety Program Grant FY23 in the amount of $20,567.26.
To accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Municipal Road Safety Program Grant FY23 in the amount of $20,567.26
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Municipal Road Safety Program Grant FY23 in the amount of $20,567.26; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
V Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $1,000 from Catrina Goncalves in the name of Retired Seekonk Police Officer Dean Royer for the Seekonk K9 Unit
To accept the donation in the amount of $1,000 from Catrina Goncalves in the name of Retired Seekonk Police Officer Dean Royer for the Seekonk K9 Unit
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1,000 from Catrina Goncalves in the name of Retired Seekonk Police Officer Dean Royer for the Seekonk K9 Unit; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
W Consider accepting the donation from Lakeview Construction in the amount of $100 for the Animal Shelter
To accept the donation from Lakeview Construction in the amount of $100 for the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the donation from Lakeview Construction in the amount of $100 for the Animal Shelter; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
X Consider signing the warrant for the State Election
To sign the warrant for the State Election
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to sign the warrant for the State Election; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks: N/A OTHER BUSINESS – N/.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report (S. Cadime) – walls are studded. Electrician is expected in the next couple of weeks.
To adjourn open session meeting to go into executive session with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 9:32 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn open session meeting to go into executive session with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 9:32 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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