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November 12, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michelle A. Hines, Gary Sagar, Pamela Pozzi, Michael P. Healy, Christopher Zorra
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TAX classification hearing
To approve the CIP shift of 1.745 with a residential factor of 83.197687 to include a 10% small business exemption
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the CIP shift of 1.745 with a residential factor of 83.197687 to include a 10% small business exemption; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Acceptance of Firefighter Michael Cronin's resignation effective November 9, 2025 M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Acceptance of Firefighter Michael Cronin's resignation effective November 9, 2025
To accept Michael Cronin's resignation effective November 9, 2025
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept Michael Cronin's resignation effective November 9, 2025; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. Sagar asked how long Mr. Cronin was employed for. Chief Whalen stated that he had been employed with the department for 2.5 years. 4. Acceptance of Tractor Supply's Hometown Hero donation of a $500.00 check Fire Chief Whalen was present to explain the donation. He stated that the grant team reached out and applied for this Hometown Hero donation to supplem.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
Acceptance of Tractor Supply's Hometown Hero donation of a $500.00 check
To accept Tractor Supply's Hometown Hero donation of a $500.00 check
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept Tractor Supply's Hometown Hero donation of a $500.00 check; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Acceptance of the FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $15,340.95 for an upgrade to the exhaust system, Plymovent Chief Whalen was present to explain this grant. He explained that the Department originally requested this submission when the application process opened. Initially, they requested $4,000 - $5,000 for the vent removal sy.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Acceptance of the FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $15,340.95 for an upgrade to the exhaust system, Plymovent
To accept the FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $15,340.95 for an upgrade to the exhaust system, Plyomvent
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $15,340.95 for an upgrade to the exhaust system, Plyomvent, it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks – nobody was present to spea.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
A Public Hearing: Consider the request for the renewal of an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp., located at 0 Taunton Avenue, Plat 12, Lots 500, 502 & 422
At 6:32 p.m. to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 6:32 p.m. to open the public hearing; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Jonathan Cardosi, General Counsel for Lynch Corp. was present on behalf of the applicant. He stated that they submitted the request and application through Open Gov, sent public notices, and published the hearing in the Sun Chronicle. He also noted that there have been no modifications to the site; several trees were added on the property line to add shelter.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
M Hines reiterated to the audience that this is simply a license renewal required of Lynch Corp. on an annual basis. The company operates on the Seekonk and East Providence line.
At 6:34 p.m. to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 6:34 p.m. to close the public hearing; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
To approve the request for the renewal of an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp., located at 0 Taunton Avenue, Plat 12, Lots 500, 502 & 422
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request for the renewal of an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp., located at 0 Taunton Avenue, Plat 12, Lots 500, 502 & 422; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
B License Hearing: Consider the request from Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport, to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct
To approve the request from Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport, to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct three road races to be held on January 1, 2026 starting at Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue; May 17, 2026 and August 2, 2026 starting at the Newman YMCA, 464 Taunton Avenue
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request from Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport, to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct three road races to be held on January 1, 2026 starting at Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue; May 17, 2026 and August 2, 2026 starting at the Newman YMCA, 464 Taunton Avenue; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
C License Hearing: Consider the request from Fuel Spot, George Farhat, manager for a Class II Motor Vehicle license to be located at 738 Fall River Avenue, George Farhat manager
To approve the request from Fuel Spot, George Farhat, manager for a Class II Motor Vehicle license to be located at 980 Fall River Avenue, George Farhat manager, with a maximum of 8 vehicles for sale
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request from Fuel Spot, George Farhat, manager for a Class II Motor Vehicle license to be located at 980 Fall River Avenue, George Farhat manager, with a maximum of 8 vehicles for sale; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
M Hines concluded by reminding residents that they can always call the Town when in doubt about office hours or procedures.
To approve a permanent change to the operational hours consistent with those utilized during the trial period
Yes: Healy, Hines, Sagar, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve a permanent change to the operational hours consistent with those utilized during the trial period; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 in favor Pam Pozzi-Nay; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Gary Sagar – Aye; Michael Healy - Ay.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
F Consider approving the Open Session minutes of October 1, 2025 and October 29, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes of October 1, 2025 with a correction under community speaks to the name of "Bonnie"
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of October 1, 2025 with a correction under community speaks to the name of "Bonnie"; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. Saga.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sagar)
To approve the Open Session minutes of October 29, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of October 29, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community speaks – nobody was present to speak OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing new to report. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Building Project: On the previous Wednesday, a tour of the Tri-County building project site was conducted with Mr. Cadime, Ms. Argo (Finance Director), the Superintendent, and Business Mana.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
E Medeiros Farm Committee Report (J. Sullivan) – Nothing new at this time.
At 7:47 p.m. to adjourn open session not to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. To act under Page 12 of 12 Select Board November 12, 2025 authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of October 1, 2025 and October 15, 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 August 4, 2021; September 1, 2021; September 15, 2021; September 29, 2021; October 13, 2021; October 20, 2021; October 27, 2021; March 30, 2022; April 27, 2022; May 25, 2022 and June 22, 2022 for possible release pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7)
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:47 p.m. to adjourn open session not to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. To act under.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
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