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July 24, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order and Recess to Executive Session
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 8:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of the Public...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 8:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of the Public Records Law, MGL c4, s7(26), to discuss privileged written communication from Counsel and MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Hodson-Walker v. Sherborn Planning Board, Land Court 23 MISC 000398); Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where The Chair declares that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the Board's negotiating position; and s21(a)(7) to comply with or at under the authority of the Public Records MGL c4, s7(26) (2 Whitney Street and privileged written legal advice regarding same); Item 3: Meeting with Town Counsel pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) (potential litigation) and s 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, MGL c4, s7(26) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (discuss privileged communications with Town Counsel) Sherborn Public Library; Item 4: Discussion regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Mass Coalition of Police Local 158 (Police Bargaining Unit) pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007); Item 5: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursua
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 8:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of the Public Records Law, MGL c4, s7(26), to discuss privileged written communication from Counsel and MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Hodson-Walker v. Sherborn Planning Board, Land Court 23 MISC 000398); Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where The Chair declares that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the Board's negotiating position; and s21(a)(7) to comply with or at under the authority of the Public Records MGL c4, s7(26) (2 Whitney Street and privileged written legal advice regarding same); Item 3: Meeting with Town Counsel pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) (potential litigation) and s 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, MGL c4, s7(26) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (discuss privileged communications with Town Counsel) Sherborn Public Library; Item 4: Discussion regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Mass Coalition of Police Local 158 (Police Bargaining Unit) pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007); Item 5: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(Police Lieutenant); Item 6: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(DPW Director) Item 7: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(Town Administrator) Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
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“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Woodhaven Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
Endorse the Woodhaven Affirmative Fair Housing Market Plan as presented
Motion: Move to endorse the Woodhaven Affirmative Fair Housing Market Plan as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
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“Motion: Move to endorse the Woodhaven Affirmative Fair Housing Market Plan as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Appoint George Fiske as Cemetery Commissioner until the next Town Election
Motion: Move to appoint George Fiske as Cemetery Commissioner until the next Town Election. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; and
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“Motion: Move to appoint George Fiske as Cemetery Commissioner until the next Town Election. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; and.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Sichel)
Consideration of Historical Commission Appointment
Appoint Kevin Sheys to the Historical Commission for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Kevin Sheys to the Historical Commission for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
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“Motion: Move to appoint Kevin Sheys to the Historical Commission for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Farm Pond Advisory Committee Reappointment
Appoint Jackie Martin to the Farm Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Jackie Martin to the Farm Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
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“Motion: Move to appoint Jackie Martin to the Farm Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
DOER Climate Leader Program Presentation
Authorize the letter and submit the grant for the Decarbonization Roadmap
Motion: Move to authorize the letter and submit the grant for the Decarbonization Roadmap. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
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“Motion: Move to authorize the letter and submit the grant for the Decarbonization Roadmap. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Election Worker appointments
Approve the list of election workers as presented by the Town Clerk for appointment from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Motion: Move to approve the list of election workers as presented by the Town Clerk for appointment from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the list of election workers as presented by the Town Clerk for appointment from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Ratifying Employment Agreement
Approve the Department of Public Works Director/Facilities Manager Employment Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and Sean Killeen with an effective date beginning July 1, 2025
Motion: Move to approve the Department of Public Works Director/Facilities Manager Employment Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and Sean Killeen with an effective date beginning July 1, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye. Waldron - no
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, TsaiNo: Waldron
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Department of Public Works Director/Facilities Manager Employment Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and Sean Killeen with an effective date beginning July 1, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye. Waldron - no.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
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“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Town Administrator Update
Adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, at 10:14 pm
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, at 10:14 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, at 10:14 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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