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August 28, 2025
9 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
Approve the Executive Session Items as read
Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Items as read Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Items as read Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real...
Motion: Move to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: 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 s 21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of the Public Records MGL c4, s7(26) (2 Whitney Street and privileged written legal advice regarding same); 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 (2 Leland Drive). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: 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 s 21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of the Public Records MGL c4, s7(26) (2 Whitney Street and privileged written legal advice regarding same); 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 (2 Leland Drive). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Approve the Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Appoint Nick Rodenhouse as a full voting member of the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire 6/15/28; and to appoint Sarah Wragge and Christine Collins as associate members for terms to...
Motion: Move to appoint Nick Rodenhouse as a full voting member of the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire 6/15/28; and to appoint Sarah Wragge and Christine Collins as associate members for terms to expire 6/15/28. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Nick Rodenhouse as a full voting member of the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire 6/15/28; and to appoint Sarah Wragge and Christine Collins as associate members for terms to expire 6/15/28. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Sichel, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Re-Appointment as Alternate Building Inspector
Re-appoint Bob Fogarty as Alternate Building Inspector for a term to expire 6/15/28
Motion: Move to re-appoint Bob Fogarty as Alternate Building Inspector for a term to expire 6/15/28. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to re-appoint Bob Fogarty as Alternate Building Inspector for a term to expire 6/15/28. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Accept the proposed sign after switching the positions of the COA and Police Department pending approval from the COA and Police Department
Motion: Move accept the proposed sign after switching the positions of the COA and Police Department pending approval from the COA and Police Department. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - no; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
Yes: Neutra, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis
From the minutes
“Motion: Move accept the proposed sign after switching the positions of the COA and Police Department pending approval from the COA and Police Department. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - no; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the One Day Liquor License request of Dan Carlson to host at Dowse Orchards
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the One Day Liquor License request of Dan Carlson to host at Dowse Orchards Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the One Day Liquor License request of Dan Carlson to host at Dowse Orchards Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Dan Crlson, Hudson Brewing at Dowse Orchards for the following dates, 9/06; 9/07; 9/13; 9/14; 9/20; 9/21; 9/27; 9/28; 10/04; 10/05; 10/11;10/12
Motion: Move to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Dan Crlson, Hudson Brewing at Dowse Orchards for the following dates, 9/06; 9/07; 9/13; 9/14; 9/20; 9/21; 9/27; 9/28; 10/04; 10/05; 10/11;10/12 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Dan Crlson, Hudson Brewing at Dowse Orchards for the following dates, 9/06; 9/07; 9/13; 9/14; 9/20; 9/21; 9/27; 9/28; 10/04; 10/05; 10/11;10/12 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Sichel)
Town Administrator Updates
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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