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April 9, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 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 Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
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)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract...
Motion 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)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with a third party, the chair having determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board (Ruane and Father); Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with a third party, the chair having determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board (Winn Waste); Item 3: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and the chair so declares (health insurance); Item 4: Meeting with Defense Counsel and Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass, 444 (2007) to discuss Richard Thompson v Town of Sherborn et all, Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action 2181 CV 01004 and pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) "to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements," specifically the Public Records Law, MGL c4, s7(26) (discuss privileged communications from counsel re litigation). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - ay
Yes: Neutra, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronAbstained: DeRensis
From the minutes
“Motion 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)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with a third party, the chair having determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board (Ruane and Father); Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with a third party, the chair having determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board (Winn Waste); Item 3: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and the chair so declares (health insurance); Item 4: Meeting with Defense Counsel and Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass, 444 (2007) to discuss Richard Thompson v Town of Sherborn et all, Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action 2181 CV 01004 and pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) "to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements," specifically the Public Records Law, MGL c4, s7(26) (discuss privileged communications from counsel re litigation). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye. DeRensis - abstain.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Consideration of signing the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and the Public Employee Committee, MGL c32B, s(21)(23) and to move forward with a side letter to offer a High-Deductible Plan
Motion: Move to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and the Public Employee Committee, MGL c32B, s(21)(23) and to move forward with a side letter to offer a High-Deductible Plan. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and the Public Employee Committee, MGL c32B, s(21)(23) and to move forward with a side letter to offer a High-Deductible Plan. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Signing the 2026 Annual Election Warrant
Issue a warrant for the May 12, 2026 Annual Town Election as presented
Motion: Move to issue a warrant for the May 12, 2026 Annual Town Election as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to issue a warrant for the May 12, 2026 Annual Town Election as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of approving the 54th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair and Promotors
Approve the 54th Annual Arts & Craft Fair use of the Town Hall grounds for vendor and or attendee parking as requested and to approve the Promotors License
Motion: Move to approve the 54th Annual Arts & Craft Fair use of the Town Hall grounds for vendor and or attendee parking as requested and to approve the Promotors License. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the 54th Annual Arts & Craft Fair use of the Town Hall grounds for vendor and or attendee parking as requested and to approve the Promotors License. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Amend the above motion to include permission to place sandwich boards at several locations from 4/20 to 5/9, to hang a banner at the Rt 16/27 split from 4/20 to 5/9 and to waive the Promotors...
Motion: Move to amend the above motion to include permission to place sandwich boards at several locations from 4/20 to 5/9, to hang a banner at the Rt 16/27 split from 4/20 to 5/9 and to waive the Promotors License fee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to amend the above motion to include permission to place sandwich boards at several locations from 4/20 to 5/9, to hang a banner at the Rt 16/27 split from 4/20 to 5/9 and to waive the Promotors License fee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Various Appointments
Approve the appointments as listed
Motion: Move to approve the appointments as listed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the appointments as listed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Various Roadwork
Approve shimming and chip sealing for projects as presented
Motion: Move to approve shimming and chip sealing for projects as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve shimming and chip sealing for projects as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Have the Town consider an engineering contract to look at pumping issues associated with septic system to find a way for property owners along route to connect for economically feasible cost
Motion: Move to have the Town consider an engineering contract to look at pumping issues associated with septic system to find a way for property owners along route to connect for economically feasible cost. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - no; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - no; Neutra - no: motion failed
Yes: DeRensis, WaldronNo: Neutra, Sichel, Tsai
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to have the Town consider an engineering contract to look at pumping issues associated with septic system to find a way for property owners along route to connect for economically feasible cost. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - no; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - no; Neutra - no: motion failed.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
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
From the minutes
“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 Updates
Re-enter Executive Session for Item #4, not to return to Open Session, at 9:45 pm
Motion to re-enter Executive Session for Item #4, not to return to Open Session, at 9:45 pm. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to re-enter Executive Session for Item #4, not to return to Open Session, at 9:45 pm. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
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