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June 11, 2026
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Dan Sichel arrived after the meeting began.
- Jeff Waldron arrived after the meeting began.
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: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, TsaiJeff Waldron arrived after this vote (the attendance list says he “arrived during Open Session Item 1”). Dan Sichel arrived after this vote (the attendance list says he “arrived during Executive Session”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: DeRensis)
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) and Suffolk...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Meeting with 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).; Item 2: pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, MGL c Negotiations30A, s22 to review the minutes of Executive Sessions; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM 449 Mass 444 (2007) for the years 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024; 2025; 2026 (Request made under the Open Meeting Law). Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.
Jeff Waldron arrived after this vote (the attendance list says he “arrived during Open Session Item 1”). Dan Sichel arrived after this vote (the attendance list says he “arrived during Executive Session”). The roll call reads “Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye”, but the attendance list says Jeff Waldron arrived during Open Session Item 1 and Dan Sichel during the executive session, and Marian Neutra, who was there, is not listed. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Meeting with 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).; Item 2: pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, MGL c Negotiations30A, s22 to review the minutes of Executive Sessions; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM 449 Mass 444 (2007) for the years 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024; 2025; 2026 (Request made under the Open Meeting Law). Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye..” (Motion: Tsai, second: DeRensis)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, TsaiJeff Waldron arrived after this vote (the attendance list says he “arrived during Open Session Item 1”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Consideration of Appointments to Various Boards and Committees
Approve the appointments as listed
Motion: Move to approve the appointments as listed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel 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: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Amend above motion
Motion: Move to amend above motion. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to amend above motion. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Approve transfer of $147,000.00 from the Reserve Fund to cover deficits in 8 line items as listed
Motion: Move to approve transfer of $147,000.00 from the Reserve Fund to cover deficits in 8 line items 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 transfer of $147,000.00 from the Reserve Fund to cover deficits in 8 line items as listed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Jeremy Marsette provided a draft policy for Year-End Interdepartmental Budget
Approve the Decarbonization Roadmap
Motion: Move to approve the Decarbonization Roadmap. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye. Waldron - abstain
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, TsaiAbstained: Waldron
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Decarbonization Roadmap. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye. Waldron - abstain.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Approve the Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy and to authorize the chair to sign an agreement with the Superintendent
Motion: Move to approve the Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy and to authorize the chair to sign an agreement with the Superintendent. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye. Waldron - abstain
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, TsaiAbstained: Waldron
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy and to authorize the chair to sign an agreement with the Superintendent. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye. Waldron - abstain.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Lease of Space in Sherborn Public Library
Approve the lease between the Town of Sherborn and the Sherborn Historical Society as amended
Motion: Move to approve the lease between the Town of Sherborn and the Sherborn Historical Society as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; Waldron - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the lease between the Town of Sherborn and the Sherborn Historical Society as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; Waldron - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
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
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 8:40 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:40 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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