MassVoter.com← Sharon Select BoardSharon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2025
9 recorded votes, 3 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
Open the public hearing at 7:10pm
To open the public hearing at 7:10pm
From the minutes
“MOTION: To open the public hearing at 7:10pm 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)
Close hearing at 7:45pm
Move to close hearing at 7:45pm
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to close hearing at 7:45pm 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)
Not adopt residential exemptions for FY 2028
Move to not adopt residential exemptions for FY 2028
The motion says "FY 2028"; the Board of Assessors' recommendation just before it is about fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to not adopt residential exemptions for FY 2028 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)
Not adopt commercial exemptions for FY 2028
Move to not adopt commercial exemptions for FY 2028
The motion says "FY 2028"; the Board of Assessors' recommendation just before it is about fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to not adopt commercial exemptions for FY 2028 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)
Set tax rate at $17.15/$1000 for FY 2028
Move to set tax rate at $17.15/$1000 for FY 2028
The motion says "FY 2028"; the discussion before it is about the fiscal year 2026 tax rate.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to set tax rate at $17.15/$1000 for FY 2028 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)
Approve Saturday November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday
Move to approve Saturday November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve Saturday November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday 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)
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel, before the Board, in connection with the Town's $10,000,000 interim loan (DWEC-24-79) through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, for the PFAS Plant...
To adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel, before the Board, in connection with the Town's $10,000,000 interim loan (DWEC-24-79) through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, for the PFAS Plant project, and sign related interim loan note closing documents
From the minutes
“Motion: To adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel, before the Board, in connection with the Town's $10,000,000 interim loan (DWEC-24-79) through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, for the PFAS Plant project, and sign related interim loan note closing documents. 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)
Consent Calendar
Approve consent calendar as presented with edits to minutes and excluding item III that was moved and approved separately
Move to approve consent calendar as presented with edits to minutes and excluding item III that was moved and approved separately
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve consent calendar as presented with edits to minutes and excluding item III that was moved and approved separately. 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)
Adjourn
Adjourn meeting at 9:30pm
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:30pm
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:30pm 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)
From the Sharon Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Sharon (Select Board slide in the town’s September 11, 2025 Town Government Overview presentation).
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