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April 26, 2023
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy, Michelle A. Hines, Pamela Pozzi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B Faria answered they interviewed four individuals but more applied.
To appoint Holly Fiola to the position of Receptionist/Program Assistant with Human Services, subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Holly Fiola to the position of Receptionist/Program Assistant with Human Services, subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Nicole Buffington for the position of Outreach Caseworker with Human Services
To appoint Nicole Buffington to the position of Outreach Caseworker with Human Services, subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Nicole Buffington to the position of Outreach Caseworker with Human Services, subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider submitting a letter of intent for the 2023-24 Municipal Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) Grant
To submit a letter of intent for the 2023-2024 Municipal Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) Grant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to submit a letter of intent for the 2023-2024 Municipal Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) Grant; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E Discussion of a name change for the "Board of Selectmen"
To the Town proceed with the name change from the Board of Selectmen to Select Board
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion the Town proceed with the name change from the Board of Selectmen to Select Board; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Hines and P. Pozzi said they would like to meet with the CPC before Town Meeting to understand
To authorize the Chair to execute on behalf of the Board, any and all documents exercise the right of first refusal relative to the property located at 34 Hammond Street (Map 10, Lot 305); 0 Hammond Street (Map 10, Lot 306); 291 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 307); 297 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 308); 303 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 309) and 0 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 310) subject to the approval at Town meeting
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to authorize the Chair to execute on behalf of the Board, any and all documents exercise the right of first refusal relative to the property located at 34 Hammond Street (Map 10, Lot 305); 0 Hammond Street (Map 10, Lot 306); 291 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 307); 297 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 308); 303 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 309) and 0 Chestnut Street (Map 10, Lot 310) subject to the approval at Town meeting; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
H Consider the approval of the March 15, 2023 minutes
To approve the open meeting minutes of March 15, 2023
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Hines, Pozzi
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of March 15, 2023; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted: 3 approved/2 abstained (M. Hines, P. Pozzi) COMMUNITY SPEAKS: No one was present to speak TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Mr. Cadime was not present) A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – Nothing new to report. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – Nothing new to report. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Accounts Payable Warrant – Signed B. Bristol County Advis.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
E TV9 Liaison Report (M. Healy) – Their next meeting was scheduled for May 8th but will be rescheduled due to Town meeting.
To adjourn open session at 7:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session at 7:05 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. The executive session was cancelled. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
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