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June 26, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Steven L. Tsai took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Reading of the Agenda:
Approve the Executive Session Agenda as read by the Assistant Town Administrator
Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Tsai, aye; Sichel, aye; Neutra, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Tsai, aye; Sichel, aye; Neutra, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Enter into Executive Session for the following items and to return to public session at 7:15 PM Item 1 Meeting with Town Counsel and Sherborn Select Board in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L....
Motion: Move to Enter into Executive Session for the following items and to return to public session at 7:15 PM Item 1 Meeting with Town Counsel and Sherborn Select Board in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss 41 North Main Street, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-06, and pursuant to G.L. c .30A, s. 21(a)(7) "[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements," specifically the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) (discuss privileged communications from Town Counsel re litigation). Item 2. Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to G.L. c..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (DPW Director) Item 3. Discussion with Labor Counsel regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Mass Coalition of Police Local 158 (Police Bargaining Unit) pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Tsai, aye, Sichel, aye; Neutra, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to Enter into Executive Session for the following items and to return to public session at 7:15 PM Item 1 Meeting with Town Counsel and Sherborn Select Board in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss 41 North Main Street, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-06, and pursuant to G.L. c .30A, s. 21(a)(7) "[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements," specifically the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) (discuss privileged communications from Town Counsel re litigation). Item 2. Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to G.L. c..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (DPW Director) Item 3. Discussion with Labor Counsel regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Mass Coalition of Police Local 158 (Police Bargaining Unit) pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Tsai, aye, Sichel, aye; Neutra, aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
Approve the Agenda as read by the Assistant Town Administrator
Motion Move to approve the Agenda as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldon, aye; DeRensis, aye, Sichel, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye;
From the minutes
“Motion Move to approve the Agenda as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldon, aye; DeRensis, aye, Sichel, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye;.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Approve the following appointments as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Affordable Housing Trust (2-year appointments) Kurt Stiegel for a term to expire June 15, 2027 (re-appointment)...
Motion: Move to approve the following appointments as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Affordable Housing Trust (2-year appointments) Kurt Stiegel for a term to expire June 15, 2027 (re-appointment) Sherborn Agricultural Commission Tricia Caldicott for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (new appointment) Bose Kochupurakkal for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (new appointment) Sherborn Arts/Cultural Council Liz Panagoulis for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re- appointment) Tricia Caldicott for a term to expire June 15, 2028(re-appointment) Conservation Commission Matthew Oleyer for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re appointment) Council on Aging Descom (Pete) Hoagland for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Geraldine (Gerry) Hawn for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Elderly and Tax Aid Committee Edward McGuire for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Energy and Sustainability Committee Fred Cunningham for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Andrew Lauterback for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Historic District Commission James Guarino for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (reappointment) Historical Commission Dina Elnaggar Cote for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (new appointment) James Guarino for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (reappointment) MBTA Board - SB Representative Steve Petty for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Open Space Committee Nicholas Rodenhouse for a term to expire June 15, 202
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the following appointments as read by the Assistant Town Administrator Affordable Housing Trust (2-year appointments) Kurt Stiegel for a term to expire June 15, 2027 (re-appointment) Sherborn Agricultural Commission Tricia Caldicott for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (new appointment) Bose Kochupurakkal for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (new appointment) Sherborn Arts/Cultural Council Liz Panagoulis for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re- appointment) Tricia Caldicott for a term to expire June 15, 2028(re-appointment) Conservation Commission Matthew Oleyer for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re appointment) Council on Aging Descom (Pete) Hoagland for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Geraldine (Gerry) Hawn for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Elderly and Tax Aid Committee Edward McGuire for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Energy and Sustainability Committee Fred Cunningham for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Andrew Lauterback for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Historic District Commission James Guarino for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (reappointment) Historical Commission Dina Elnaggar Cote for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (new appointment) James Guarino for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (reappointment) MBTA Board - SB Representative Steve Petty for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Open Space Committee Nicholas Rodenhouse for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Personnel Board Leanne Winn for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Recycling Committee Charles Tyler for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) David Muniz for a term to expire June 15, 2028 (re-appointment) Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Approve the request to utilize $13,569.39 from the Surplus Equipment Fund for the items as described by Police Chief Galvin
Motion: Move to approve the request to utilize $13,569.39 from the Surplus Equipment Fund for the items as described by Police Chief Galvin. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the request to utilize $13,569.39 from the Surplus Equipment Fund for the items as described by Police Chief Galvin. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Approve the Town Administrator to sign the Change Order using FY25 operating budget surplus funds to allow for the new Energy Recovery Ventilation System for the auditorium
Motion: Move to approve the Town Administrator to sign the Change Order using FY25 operating budget surplus funds to allow for the new Energy Recovery Ventilation System for the auditorium. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Town Administrator to sign the Change Order using FY25 operating budget surplus funds to allow for the new Energy Recovery Ventilation System for the auditorium. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
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Adjourn
Motion: Move to adjourn Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to adjourn Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, Sichel, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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