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March 1, 2023
11 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
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Michael Cronin for the position of Third- Class Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Michael Cronin to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Michael Cronin to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Shane Dillon for the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Shane Dillion to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Shane Dillion to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Alexander Summerhayes for the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Alexander Summerhayes to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Alexander Summerhayes to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
D Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Carolina O'Donnell for the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Carolina O'Donnell to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Carolina O'Donnell to the position of Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) a pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test: 6) Successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
F Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Justin Wilcox for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works
To appoint Justin Wilcox to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within one year from date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Justin Wilcox to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within one year from date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
G Public Hearing: Consider the request for a new Annual All-Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria of Seekonk, LLC., d/b/a, Mediterranean Grill &
To open the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. it was seconded by A. Petronio, 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 Present: Owner, Dorotheos Chatziioannou Manager: Sally Lajoie Mr. Chatziioannou summarized the proposed application. The restaurant will be table service only. No one was present to speak in favor or against the application. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To close the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. it was seconded by D. Andrade, 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 A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
To approve new Annual All-Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria of Seekonk, LLC., d/b/a, Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve new Annual All-Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria of Seekonk, LLC., d/b/a, Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
H Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $527.10 from the Aitken Elementary School students for the Animal Shelter
To accept the $527.10 donation to the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the $527.10 donation to the Animal Shelter; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
I Accept resignation of the Timothy Malo from the Police Department
To accept the resignation of Timothy Malo
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the resignation of Timothy Malo; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: N/A.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report (S. Cadime) –The elevator and HVAC system is currently being installed.
To adjourn open session at 6:21 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session at 6:21 p.m.; it was seconded by D. Andrade, 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 Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the March 1, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memos from Chief Lowery for conditional offers of employment for Michael Cronin, Shane Dillon, Alexander Summerhayes, an.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
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