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February 28, 2024
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Zorra, Michelle A. Hines, Pamela Pozzi
Absent: Justin Sullivan
Every vote, in order
B Public Hearing - Consider a petition from National Grid and Verizon to install one JO pole on 82 Metropolitan Park Avenue beginning at approximately 50' North of the centerline of the
To open the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor Chair Zorra explained a National Grid representative was unable to attend the meeting due to the pending storm. He asked if any residents were present to speak in favor or against the pole petition. Donna Ward, 82 Metropolitan Avenue, asked if the pole was a new pole or if it was replacing the existing pole. Chair Zorra said they will be postponing the hearin.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
To continue the public hearing to March 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Board of Select Meeting Room
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to continue the public hearing to March 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Board of Select Meeting Room; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
C Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $50 from George and Georgia Pliakas for the Fire Department Gift Account
To accept the donation in the amount of $50 from George and Georgia Pliakas for the Fire Department Gift Account
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $50 from George and Georgia Pliakas for the Fire Department Gift Account; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
S Cadime advised the Board this grant is will help with the master plan for the Medeiros Farm.
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Grant application and contract should we be awarded funds through the Massachusetts Historical Commission; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. P. Pozzi asked if the CPC had to match the grant. Tracy Jamieson, Grant Coordinator, explained it is a match of $30,000. The Town meeting voted to approve the CPC funds and it will be submitted along with the grant application and contract. Vote: 3-0 all in favor Page 3 of 5 Board of Selectmen February 28, 2024 E. Consider submitting a Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for a new School Building Chair Zorra explained the School Committee voted 3-2 against the Statement of Interest. It is being presented to the Board to consider signing it. S. Cadime asked the Board to take a vote to allow the Superintendent of Schools
The minutes give only the count (2–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Grant application and contract should we be awarded funds through the Massachusetts Historical Commission; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. P. Pozzi asked if the CPC had to match the grant. Tracy Jamieson, Grant Coordinator, explained it is a match of $30,000. The Town meeting voted to approve the CPC funds and it will be submitted along with the grant application and contract. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F Consider accepting the open meeting minutes of January 31, 2024 and February 14, 2024
To accept the open meeting minutes of January 31, 2024 and February 14, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the open meeting minutes of January 31, 2024 and February 14, 2024; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: Kim Sluter, 8 Galen Court, explained why she voted no to signing the Statement of Interest. She is in favor of a long-term plan but the immediate need is the heating system at Hurley Middle School. OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Department of Public Works Building Committee – Exterior design is being d.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – They received a draft report from the engineers. They are still waiting for the DEM permit.
To adjourn open session and not to convene into executive session at 6:56 p.m.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to adjourn open session and not to convene into executive session at 6:56 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the February 28, 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting • National Grid correspondence and application for a pole petition from National Grid and Verizon for 82 Metropolitan Park Avenue. • Memo from Interim.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
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