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November 18, 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
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Sichel, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Roll Call: Sichel, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Dangerous Dog Hearing
Reopen the Dog Hearing from May 29, 2025
Move to reopen the Dog Hearing from May 29, 2025 Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Move to reopen the Dog Hearing from May 29, 2025 Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
S: Move that based on evidence that was heard at tonight s hearing of November 18, 2025, the Town finds that Mr. Barros, the owner of the dogs failed to comply with the Order of the Select Board...
Motions: Move that based on evidence that was heard at tonight s hearing of November 18, 2025, the Town finds that Mr. Barros, the owner of the dogs failed to comply with the Order of the Select Board dated May 30, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motions: Move that based on evidence that was heard at tonight s hearing of November 18, 2025, the Town finds that Mr. Barros, the owner of the dogs failed to comply with the Order of the Select Board dated May 30, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Amend the Order of May 30, 2025, by adding that all gates within the fencing around the perimeter of the property must be self-locking gates
Move to amend the Order of May 30, 2025, by adding that all gates within the fencing around the perimeter of the property must be self-locking gates. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Move to amend the Order of May 30, 2025, by adding that all gates within the fencing around the perimeter of the property must be self-locking gates. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
As a remedy that Town Counsel be authorized to bring an action in Court to enforce the Select Board Order of May 30, 2025, as amended and to authorize Town Counsel to take such steps as he deems...
Move as a remedy that Town Counsel be authorized to bring an action in Court to enforce the Select Board Order of May 30, 2025, as amended and to authorize Town Counsel to take such steps as he deems reasonable to effectuate the compliance of the Order of May 30, 2025 as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Move as a remedy that Town Counsel be authorized to bring an action in Court to enforce the Select Board Order of May 30, 2025, as amended and to authorize Town Counsel to take such steps as he deems reasonable to effectuate the compliance of the Order of May 30, 2025 as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Authorize Town Counsel to determine whether or not the dog owner can be fined under the Town Animal Control Bylaw and if so, that any fine program to be administered by the Animal Control Officer...
Move to authorize Town Counsel to determine whether or not the dog owner can be fined under the Town Animal Control Bylaw and if so, that any fine program to be administered by the Animal Control Officer or any Police Officer will start on December 3, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Cal: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Move to authorize Town Counsel to determine whether or not the dog owner can be fined under the Town Animal Control Bylaw and if so, that any fine program to be administered by the Animal Control Officer or any Police Officer will start on December 3, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Cal: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Close the Hearing
Move to close the Hearing. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Move to close the Hearing. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Move to adjourn 8:33 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Move to adjourn 8:33 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Sichel, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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