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July 23, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Steven L. Tsai, who is counted absent.
Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Dan Sichel
Absent: Steven L. Tsai
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: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
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 al., 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: strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) (Fire Chief). Item 3: pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of MGL c30A, s22; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) - to review the Executive Session Minutes of 2020 and 2021. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; DeRensis - aye.
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 al., 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: strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) (Fire Chief). Item 3: pursuant to MGL c30A, s 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of MGL c30A, s22; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) - to review the Executive Session Minutes of 2020 and 2021. Moved: Dan Sichel Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; DeRensis - aye..” (Motion: Sichel, second: Waldron)
Approve the Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Yearly Appointment of Election Workers - Sept 1, 2026 through Aug 31, 2027
Approve the list of election workers as presented by the Town Clerk for appointment date of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Motion: Move to approve the list of election workers as presented by the Town Clerk for appointment date of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the list of election workers as presented by the Town Clerk for appointment date of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Approve the Early Voting hours for the September 1, 2026 State Primary on weekdays from 9 am to noon
Motion: Move to approve the Early Voting hours for the September 1, 2026 State Primary on weekdays from 9 am to noon. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Early Voting hours for the September 1, 2026 State Primary on weekdays from 9 am to noon. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Public Safety Committee Update
Approve the 90 day 3-way stop pilot program at the intersection of Western and Brook Streets
Motion: Move to approve the 90 day 3-way stop pilot program at the intersection of Western and Brook Streets. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the 90 day 3-way stop pilot program at the intersection of Western and Brook Streets. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Appointment
Appoint Steven Scrimshaw to the Conservation Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2029
Motion: Move to appoint Steven Scrimshaw to the Conservation Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2029. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Paul DeRensis, aye; Dan Sichel, aye; Jeff Waldron, aye; Marian Neutra, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Steven Scrimshaw to the Conservation Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2029. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Paul DeRensis, aye; Dan Sichel, aye; Jeff Waldron, aye; Marian Neutra, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Discuss Draft Comment Letter to DCAM regarding disposition of 0 Prospect St
Approve the Comment Letter to DCAM after final edits by the Town Administrator, Steven Tsai, and Marian Neutra and with attachments from other Town Boards and Committees
Motion: Move to approve the Comment Letter to DCAM after final edits by the Town Administrator, Steven Tsai, and Marian Neutra and with attachments from other Town Boards and Committees. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Waldron - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Comment Letter to DCAM after final edits by the Town Administrator, Steven Tsai, and Marian Neutra and with attachments from other Town Boards and Committees. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Waldron - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
SB Updates - none
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:46 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel- aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:46 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel- aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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