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Sharon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 30, 2025

7 recorded votes, 1 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 Hearing Bapa Mahant Ne Sang d/b/a Liquor World License Amendments

Approve the liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to approve the liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve the liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World Mr. Pannone moved, and Mr. Liao seconded. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Pannone, second: Liao)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Proposed Hometown Heroes Veteran's Recognition Project Discussion

Approve the Hometown Heroes Recognition project as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to approve the Hometown Heroes Recognition project as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve the Hometown Heroes Recognition project as presented Ms. Switlekowski moved, Mr. Pannone seconded the motion. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Switlekowski, second: Pannone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026

Adopt proposed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule as provided

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to adopt proposed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule as provided

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to adopt proposed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule as provided Mr. Shapiro moved, and Ms. Switlekowski seconded the motion. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Switlekowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote to implement negotiation process for changes in Health Insurance plans

Implement negotiation process of health insurance plan design under the provisions of MGL Ch. 32B, Sec 21-23

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to implement negotiation process of health insurance plan design under the provisions of MGL Ch. 32B, Sec 21-23

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to implement negotiation process of health insurance plan design under the provisions of MGL Ch. 32B, Sec 21-23 Mr. Shapiro moved, and Ms. Switlekowski seconded the motion. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Switlekowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote to approve Interim Loan note from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust CWT-25-10

Approve the interim loan note from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (CWT-25-10) for the community septic management loan program

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Sharon, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the Board held September 30, 2025, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the Board in my custody: VOTED: (1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 5, 2025 (Article 9), which authorized a total borrowing of $500,000, for a community septic management loan program (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") dated July 9, 2025 (the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") dated July 1, 2025 (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds, are hereby approved; (3) That in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (5) that th

From the minutes

“MOTION: I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Sharon, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the Board held September 30, 2025, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the Board in my custody: VOTED: (1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 5, 2025 (Article 9), which authorized a total borrowing of $500,000, for a community septic management loan program (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") dated July 9, 2025 (the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") dated July 1, 2025 (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds, are hereby approved; (3) That in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (6) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; (7) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (8) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement and the Project Regulatory Agreement relating to the Project. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or Notes were taken in executive session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains available to the public, all in accordance with G.L c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. I further certify that the vote has not been amended, supplemented or revoked and remains in effect on this date. Mr. Shapiro moved, and Mr. Pannone seconded the motion. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Pannone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Consent Calendar

Approve the consent calendar

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)

The minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Switlekowski moved, and Mr. Shapiro seconded the motion. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Switlekowski, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn at 9:30pm

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to adjourn at 9:30pm

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to adjourn at 9:30pm Mr. Pannone moved, and Ms. Switlekowski seconded the motion. Baskin: AYE - Switlekowski: AYE - Shapiro: AYE - Pannone: AYE - Liao: AYE 5-0 PASSES.” (Motion: Pannone, second: Switlekowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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