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March 26, 2025
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Pamela Pozzi, Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consider the appointment of Maria DaSilva to the Board of Registrars
To accept the appointment of Maria DaSilva to the Board of Registrars effective March 26, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the appointment of Maria DaSilva to the Board of Registrars effective March 26, 2025; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Consider the request from the Hamilton Diner to amend their Common Victualler license and extend business hours to serve dinner until 7:30pm Ari Lucas of the Hamilton Diner was present at the meeting. He explained that he was looking to extend his business hours until about 8pm, so that he may serve dinner until that time. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Zorra)
Consider the request from the Hamilton Diner to amend their Common Victualler license and extend business hours to serve dinner until 7:30pm
To approve the Common Victualler license with extended business hours for Hamilton Diner, until 8pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Common Victualler license with extended business hours for Hamilton Diner, until 8pm; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Pull the winner for Bruins Pajama Drive M. Hines pulled the name of the winner of the Bruins Pajama Drive. The winner is Patricia Marino, from the Collector's Office! Pattie won a $100 gift card to a shop of her choice. Congratulations, to Pattie Marino! COMMUNITY SPEAKS – No one was present to speak. GENERAL BUSINES.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
M Hines apologized, and confirmed that yes, it is supposed to be a Public Hearing.
To open the Public Hearing at 6:20pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:20pm; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To close the Public Hearing at 6:21pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 6:21pm; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozz.” (Motion: Sullivan)
To accept the FY26 Departmental Fees
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the FY26 Departmental Fees; It was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor B. FY 26 Budget Hearing Town Administrator Shawn Cadime was present to speak. Finance Director Jennifer Argo was present to speak. TA Cadime thanked the Department Heads for their assistance and diligence to balance this budget. The Fiscal Year 26 (FY26) budget is balanced. The message to the Department Heads was, discussing balancing growth and susta.” (Motion: Pozzi)
M Moonan., Project Manager, stated that the Committee has worked very hard on this project, and they are excited to be able to present this Master Plan. The property meets the mark in terms
That the Board approve the design phase for $825,000 for the Medeiros Farm Project to be forwarded to the Community Preservation Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion that the Board approve the design phase for $825,000 for the Medeiros Farm Project to be forwarded to the Community Preservation Committee; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor J. Sullivan – Abstained J. Sullivan moved to close the Medeiros Farm Committee meeting at 7:50pm; It was seconded by Nate Socha, and it was unanimously approved. Nathan Socha – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye; Willit Mason – Aye; David Sullivan – Aye; Paul Medeiros – Aye; James Troiano – Aye; Michael Dressler – Aye D. TV9 Budget proposal Mike Dressler, Treasurer for TV9 was prese.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
M Healy suggesting approving the requested budget amount of $135,182.60, and discussing further needs at their next meeting for TV9.
For PEG allocation for the operations of TV9, in the amount $135,182.60 as presented
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion for PEG allocation for the operations of TV9, in the amount $135,182.60 as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor P. Pozzi moved that the Board make a $50,000 contingency for the TV9 budget to be held by the Town and appropriated by the Select Board; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor Michelle Hines - Opposed.” (Motion: Sullivan)
E Consider adopting the Act Honoring, Empowering, and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans ("HERO" Act) Chapter 178 of the Acts 2024 to be included on the Town
To approve the Cost-of-Living adjustments as explained through the HERO Act, Chapter 178 of the Acts 2024 to be included on the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Cost-of-Living adjustments as explained through the HERO Act, Chapter 178 of the Acts 2024 to be included on the Town Meeting Warrant; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor M. Hines stated that now they have to decide if the Town will accept Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J which authorizes an annual increase in the amount of the exemption granted under MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22, Clause 22A, Clause 22B, Clause 22C, Clause 22E, and Clause 22F and to insert the percentage increase of th.” (Motion: Sullivan)
To increase the exemption up to 100%
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to increase the exemption up to 100%; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan)
F Consider accepting the donation from Seekonk Youth Soccer for 6 additional goals to be used at the Cole Street soccer fields
To accept the donation from Seekonk Youth Soccer League, in the amount of $15,455 for the purchase of 6 soccer nets for Cole Street soccer fields
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the donation from Seekonk Youth Soccer League, in the amount of $15,455 for the purchase of 6 soccer nets for Cole Street soccer fields; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor Justin Sullivan - Abstaine.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
G Consider accepting the donation from Seekonk Little League for a refrigerator, countertop warmer, condiment bin and hot dog roller to be used in the Water Lane concession stand
To accept the donation from Seekonk Little League for the refrigerator, countertop warmer, condiment bin and hot dog roller to be used at the Water Lane concession stand
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the donation from Seekonk Little League for the refrigerator, countertop warmer, condiment bin and hot dog roller to be used at the Water Lane concession stand; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
H Consider the proposed updates to the Parks and Recreation Field Use Policy
To leave the Park and Recreation Field Use Policy as it is
The minutes give only the count (4–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to leave the Park and Recreation Field Use Policy as it is; It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor Michelle Hines - Oppose.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
A Richard, of the Library, expressed her concern with placing all three Library improvement options on to the Town Warrant. She worries that this will add to confusion.
To put the Library onto the Town Warrant and put Option #3 in the Article
The minutes give only the count (4–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to put the Library onto the Town Warrant and put Option #3 in the Article; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor Pam Pozzi - Oppose.” (Motion: Hines, second: Healy)
J Consider the approval of Open Session minutes of February 5, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of February 5, 2025 as presented
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of February 5, 2025 as presented; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor Justin Sullivan - Abstained COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Doreen Taylor, 101 Forsythe Street, was present to speak. D. Taylor stated that she very much appreciated the budget presentation this evening. She had a question about the effect of the ballot question vote. She asked if the $635,000 is a short-term interest loan?.” (Motion: Zorra)
C Zorra thank Mr. Sullivan for his time on the Board. There have been good times and bad times but,
To adjourn Open Session at 9:51pm, until the next Select Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, not to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval; A. To act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of February 5, 2025 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7) B. To act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of September 4, 2024, September 18, 2024, October 2, 2024, October 16, 2024, October 30, 2024, November 13, 2024, December 4, 2024, December 18, 2024, January 22, 2025, and February 5, 2025 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7)
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 9:51pm, until the next Select Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, not to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval; A. To act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of February 5, 2025 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7) B. To act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of September 4, 2024, September 18, 2024, October 2, 2024, October 16, 2024, October 30, 2024, November 13, 2024, December 4, 2024, December 18, 2024, January 22, 2025, and February 5, 2025 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7) It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michelle Hines-Aye; Justin Sullivan- Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Sandra A. Smith.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
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