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May 14, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Marian Neutra is not on the attendance list but is named in the minutes’ votes (as mover, seconder or voter); under MassVoter’s rule a member not on the attendance list is not counted present, so that member’s votes and motions are not shown (see the notes on each vote).
Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: Marian Neutra
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
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.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Enter to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: To discuss contract negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Local 158 Massachusetts...
Motion to enter to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: To discuss contract negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Local 158 Massachusetts Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2) Police Union Contract. Item 2: to review proposals submitted for lease of space in Sherborn Public Library pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(6) Item 3: 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) Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: To discuss contract negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Local 158 Massachusetts Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2) Police Union Contract. Item 2: to review proposals submitted for lease of space in Sherborn Public Library pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(6) Item 3: 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) Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - 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; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Appoint Steven Tsai as Chair of the Select Board for the upcoming year
Motion: Move to appoint Steven Tsai as Chair of the Select Board for the upcoming year. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Steven Tsai as Chair of the Select Board for the upcoming year. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Sichel, second: Waldron)
Appoint Dan Sichel as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the upcoming year
Motion: Move to appoint Dan Sichel as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the upcoming year. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Dan Sichel as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the upcoming year. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
Appoint Jeffrey Waldron as Clerk of the Select Board for the upcoming year
Motion: Move to appoint Jeffrey Waldron as Clerk of the Select Board for the upcoming year. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Jeffrey Waldron as Clerk of the Select Board for the upcoming year. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Sichel, second: Tsai)
Governance Task Force III - Permission to request the MA Division of Local Services to
Authorize the filing of a request for an audit to be performed by the MA DLS and to have the Chair, Steven Tsai notify DLS by email that the Select Board voted to approve the audit
Motion: Move to authorize the filing of a request for an audit to be performed by the MA DLS and to have the Chair, Steven Tsai notify DLS by email that the Select Board voted to approve the audit. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the filing of a request for an audit to be performed by the MA DLS and to have the Chair, Steven Tsai notify DLS by email that the Select Board voted to approve the audit. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Sichel, second: Tsai)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
The vote also lists Marian Neutra (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Town Administrator Updates
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:22 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
The vote also lists Marian Neutra (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:22 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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