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October 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Paul DeRensis, who is counted absent.
Present: Jeff Waldron, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: Paul DeRensis
Every vote, in order
Call to Order and Recess to Executive Session
Approve the ES Agenda as read
Motion: Move to approve the ES Agenda as read. Move: Jeff Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the ES Agenda as read. Move: Jeff Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Enter into Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:30 pm Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where the Chair...
Motion: Move to enter into Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:30 pm Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(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, s 7(26) (2 Whitney Street and privileged written legal advice regarding same); Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(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); Item 3: Discussion regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, MA 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 4: Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c 30A, s21(a)(2) (Town Administrator). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to enter into Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:30 pm Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(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, s 7(26) (2 Whitney Street and privileged written legal advice regarding same); Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(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); Item 3: Discussion regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, MA 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 4: Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c 30A, s21(a)(2) (Town Administrator). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Approve the Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Coolidge Crossing/Meadowbrook Commons Project Update and Discussion of
Support and sign the letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Motion: Move to support and sign the letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to support and sign the letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Sichel, second: Neutra)
Roadway Work Update
Approve the roadway projects as presented in the amounts of $273,868 and $146,250
Motion: Move to approve the roadway projects as presented in the amounts of $273,868 and $146,250. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the roadway projects as presented in the amounts of $273,868 and $146,250. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Reserve Fund Transfer - Water Treatment at Pine Hill
Approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $43,500 for the design/permitting/bidding documents to replace the water storage tank at Pine Hill School
Motion: Move to approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $43,500 for the design/permitting/bidding documents to replace the water storage tank at Pine Hill School. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $43,500 for the design/permitting/bidding documents to replace the water storage tank at Pine Hill School. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Consideration of Appointment
Appoint John Rose as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint John Rose as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint John Rose as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldon Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldon Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Town Administrator Updates
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:36 pm. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:36 pm. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
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