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October 15, 2025
16 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michelle A. Hines, Gary Sagar, Michael P. Healy, Christopher Zorra
Absent: Pamela Pozzi
Every vote, in order
E Preliminary Budget Assessment
To set the FY27 town tax levy at 2.5%
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to set the FY27 town tax levy at 2.5%; it was seconded by M. Sagar and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy)
To set the school department's increase for FY27 at 2.5% with the understanding that this is just a preliminary vote and discussion. He noted that the town and school department have worked well together in the past
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to set the school department's increase for FY27 at 2.5% with the understanding that this is just a preliminary vote and discussion. He noted that the town and school department have worked well together in the past; it was seconded by M. Sagar and was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye M. Sagar stated that he agrees with Mr. Healy that this is just preliminary and that percentage may increase at some point. At 7:36 PM, N. Duquett.” (Motion: Healy)
L Rizzo "aye"
At 8:41 P.M. to enter back into open session
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion at 8:41 P.M. to enter back into open session; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Ay.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
A Consider the appointment of Jackie Proulx to the Library Building Committee
To appoint Jackie Proulx to the Library Building Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, ZorraNo: SagarAbsent: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Jackie Proulx to the Library Building Committee; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was approved. Vote: 3-1 in favor (G. Sagar – Nay.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
B Consider the appointment of Alyssa Richard to the Library Building Committee
To appoint Alyssa Richard to the Library Building Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, ZorraNo: SagarAbsent: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Alyssa Richard to the Library Building Committee; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was approved. Vote: 3-1 in favor (G. Sagar – Nay.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
C Consider the appointment of John Vatcher to the Library Building Committee
To appoint John Vatcher to the Library Building Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, ZorraNo: SagarAbsent: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint John Vatcher to the Library Building Committee; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was approved. Vote: 3-1 in favor (G. Sagar – Nay.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
D Consider the appointment of Michelle Hines to the Library Building Committee
To appoint Michelle Hines to the Library Building Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, ZorraNo: SagarAbsent: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Michelle Hines to the Library Building Committee; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was approved. Vote: 3-1 in favor (G. Sagar – Nay.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
E Consider the appointment of Danielle Margarida to the Library Building Committee
To appoint Danielle Margarida to the Library Building Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, ZorraNo: SagarAbsent: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Danielle Margarida to the Library Building Committee; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was approved. Vote: 3-1 in favor (G. Sagar – Nay) G. Sagar expressed concern about appointing Ms. Hines to the Library Building Committee, stating that it may hinder the process when a committee that reports to the Board of Selectmen includes a sitting member of the Board. He noted that such a situation could lead to potential conflicts of interest and require recusals, which might compromise both the Selec.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
F Consider the promotion of Officer Kevin Nagle to the rank of Sergeant
To appoint Officer Kevin Nagle to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Officer Kevin Nagle to the rank of Sergeant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
G Accept the resignation of Ryan Wilcox from the Department of Public Works
To accept the resignation of Ryan Wilcox from the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Ryan Wilcox from the Department of Public Works; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
H Consider the Bid Award for Department of Public Works Bid #2025-03 Tree Trimming & Removal to Malec Tree Service, Inc.
To accept the Bid Award for Department of Public Works Bid #2025-03 Tree Trimming & Removal to Malec Tree Service, Inc.
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the Bid Award for Department of Public Works Bid #2025-03 Tree Trimming & Removal to Malec Tree Service, Inc.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorra inquired about the $26,250 amount, specifically asking what services or scope of work it covers over the three-year contract period. Mr. Cadime responded that he was not certain of the exact details outlined in the bid document. C. Zorra also asked whether the selected vendor would be responsible for responding to emergency situations. Mr. Cadime con.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
I Consider the request for street acceptance of Palmer River Road and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To accept and forward Palmer River Road to the Planning Board for a recommendation
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept and forward Palmer River Road to the Planning Board for a recommendation; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
C made a motion to accept the conditional offer of employment to Bailey Silvia as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his
To accept the conditional offer of employment to Bailey Silvia as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as predetermined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within 1 year from the date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“made a motion to accept the conditional offer of employment to Bailey Silvia as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as predetermined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within 1 year from the date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (second: Sagar)
K Consider the conditional offer of employment to Michael Da Silva as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works
To accept the conditional offer of employment to Michael Da Silva as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as predetermined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within 1 year from the date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the conditional offer of employment to Michael Da Silva as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as predetermined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within 1 year from the date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. C. Zorra did note that he already has his cdl so it would just require confirmation of receipt. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
L Consider the conditional offer of employment to James Paliotti as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works
To accept the conditional offer of employment to James Paliotti as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as predetermined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within 1 year from the date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the conditional offer of employment to James Paliotti as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as predetermined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within 1 year from the date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. C. Zorra noted that Mr. Silvia already holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), so only confirmation of receipt would be required. M. Hines asked for clarification on the difference between a Class A and Class B CDL. C. Zorra explained that a Class A CDL is for operating larger vehicles such as tractor trailers, while a Class B CDL covers smaller trucks and dump trucks up.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
Petition for the Recission of the Vote Creating the Medeiros Farm Committee"
At 7:37 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of 320 Fall River as discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and the chair so declares B. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (1) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:37 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of 320 Fall River as discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and the chair so declares B. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (1) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
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