MassVoter.com← Sharon Select BoardSharon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kiana Baskin, Hanna Switlekowski, Xander Shapiro, Pasqualino Pannone, Sam Liao
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Library Traffic Flow and Parking Restriction discussion and Signage Vote
Approve the proposed motion as amended: • Post signage on site to direct overflow parking to High Street parking lot and post prominent signage at High Street lot indicating additional library...
Move to approve the proposed motion as amended: • Post signage on site to direct overflow parking to High Street parking lot and post prominent signage at High Street lot indicating additional library parking • Post no parking signs on both sides of School Street • Post no parking signs on the east side of Pleasant Street from Depot Street to Dehart Avenue • Post no parking signs on the north side of Highland Street from North Main Street approximately 250' to the front of 12 Highland Street except Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon • Post no parking signs on the south side of Glendale Road and Highland Street from North Main Street to Summit Avenue
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the proposed motion as amended: • Post signage on site to direct overflow parking to High Street parking lot and post prominent signage at High Street lot indicating additional library parking • Post no parking signs on both sides of School Street • Post no parking signs on the east side of Pleasant Street from Depot Street to Dehart Avenue • Post no parking signs on the north side of Highland Street from North Main Street approximately 250' to the front of 12 Highland Street except Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon • Post no parking signs on the south side of Glendale Road and Highland Street from North Main Street to Summit Avenue Mr. Shapiro moved, Mr. Pannone seconded. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Pannone)
Working Charge and Composition of Group for Athletic Fields Study discussion/vote
Agree on working charge as presented with Mr. Shapiro's edits, and Mr. Liao's edit bullet number one incorporated into bullet number three, removing the remainder of Mr. Liao's edits from the...
Move to agree on working charge as presented with Mr. Shapiro's edits, and Mr. Liao's edit bullet number one incorporated into bullet number three, removing the remainder of Mr. Liao's edits from the charge putting them into an objectives document for the working group. The group includes (2) Recreation Advisory Committee members, (6) Public at Large, (1) Conservation Commission member, High School Athletic Director or other staff member designated by the School Committee or Superintendent of Schools ex-officio, High School Superintendent ex-officio, Conservation Administrator ex-officio, Recreation Director ex-officio, and Public Works Deputy Superintendent ex-officio
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to agree on working charge as presented with Mr. Shapiro's edits, and Mr. Liao's edit bullet number one incorporated into bullet number three, removing the remainder of Mr. Liao's edits from the charge putting them into an objectives document for the working group. The group includes (2) Recreation Advisory Committee members, (6) Public at Large, (1) Conservation Commission member, High School Athletic Director or other staff member designated by the School Committee or Superintendent of Schools ex-officio, High School Superintendent ex-officio, Conservation Administrator ex-officio, Recreation Director ex-officio, and Public Works Deputy Superintendent ex-officio. Mr. Shapiro moved, Ms. Switlekowski seconded Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Switlekowski)
Vote to Approve DEIC appointments for four seats with terms expiring June 2026 and 2028
Appoint to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee the following: • Lauren Grasso to term expiring June 30, 2028 • Matthew Zinno to term expiring June 30, 2026 • Jillian Jennett to term...
Move to appoint to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee the following: • Lauren Grasso to term expiring June 30, 2028 • Matthew Zinno to term expiring June 30, 2026 • Jillian Jennett to term expiring June 30, 2026 • Sayjal Menon to term expiring June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee the following: • Lauren Grasso to term expiring June 30, 2028 • Matthew Zinno to term expiring June 30, 2026 • Jillian Jennett to term expiring June 30, 2026 • Sayjal Menon to term expiring June 30, 2028 Mr. Shapiro moved, Ms. Switlekowski seconded Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Switlekowski)
Appoint Student Representative Amoli Despande to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with term expiring June 30, 2026
Move to appoint Student Representative Amoli Despande to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with term expiring June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Student Representative Amoli Despande to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with term expiring June 30, 2026 Mr. Shapiro moved, Ms. Switlekowski seconded Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Switlekowski)
Consent Calendar
Approve the consent calendar with Mr. Pannone's and Mr. Liao's edits to meeting minutes
Move to approve the consent calendar with Mr. Pannone's and Mr. Liao's edits to meeting minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the consent calendar with Mr. Pannone's and Mr. Liao's edits to meeting minutes. Ms. Switlekowski moved, Mr. Shapiro seconded Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Switlekowski, second: Shapiro)
Adjourn
Adjourn at 10:10pm in memory of Sharon resident and Journalist Byron Barnett
Move to adjourn at 10:10pm in memory of Sharon resident and Journalist Byron Barnett
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to adjourn at 10:10pm in memory of Sharon resident and Journalist Byron Barnett Ms. Switlekowski moved, Mr. Shapiro seconded. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Switlekowski, second: Shapiro)
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