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August 12, 2026
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Amend the Executive Session by striking item 2 (Winn Waste) from the Executive Session Agenda Items
Motion: Move to amend the Executive Session by striking item 2 (Winn Waste) from the Executive Session Agenda Items Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Sichel, aye; Tsai, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to amend the Executive Session by striking item 2 (Winn Waste) from the Executive Session Agenda Items Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Sichel, aye; Tsai, aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
Reconsider the Executive Session Agenda Items and to defer Item 2 to the next meeting
Motion: Move to reconsider the Executive Session Agenda Items and to defer Item 2 to the next meeting. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Sichel, aye; Tsai, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to reconsider the Executive Session Agenda Items and to defer Item 2 to the next meeting. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Sichel, aye; Tsai, aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Richard...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Richard Thompson v Town of Sherborn, et al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action 2181 CV 01004. Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with a third part, 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, 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 2022. Item 4: strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) (Fire Chief). Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; 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: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Richard Thompson v Town of Sherborn, et al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action 2181 CV 01004. Item 2: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with a third part, 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, 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 2022. Item 4: strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(2) (Fire Chief). Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; DeRensis - aye..” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Town Counsel Letter of Engagement and Special Counsel Letter
Enter into an agreement with Harrington Heep for Heather White as Sherborn Town Counsel and authorize the Town Administrator to sign
Motion: Move to enter into an agreement with Harrington Heep for Heather White as Sherborn Town Counsel and authorize the Town Administrator to sign. Moved: Jeffery Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye. DeRensis - no.
Yes: Neutra, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to enter into an agreement with Harrington Heep for Heather White as Sherborn Town Counsel and authorize the Town Administrator to sign. Moved: Jeffery Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye. DeRensis - no..” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Enter into an agreement with Petrini & Associates as presented and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign
Motion: Move to enter into an agreement with Petrini & Associates as presented and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye. DeRensis - abstain
Yes: Neutra, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronAbstained: DeRensis
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to enter into an agreement with Petrini & Associates as presented and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye. DeRensis - abstain.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Consideration of request for use of Surplus Equipment Account - Fire Department
Approve use of $1,352.39 from the Surplus Equipment account to cover the required matching funds
Motion: Move to approve use of $1,352.39 from the Surplus Equipment account to cover the required matching funds. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve use of $1,352.39 from the Surplus Equipment account to cover the required matching funds. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
For FY27, the Conservation Agent salary is split between the Conservation Budget (32
Approve use of $7,938 from the Wetland Filing Fee account for the salary of the Conservation Agent
Motion: Move to approve use of $7,938 from the Wetland Filing Fee account for the salary of the Conservation Agent. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, WaldronThe minutes say “Steven Tsai recused himself from this discussion/vote. For FY27, th”, so Steven L. Tsai is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve use of $7,938 from the Wetland Filing Fee account for the salary of the Conservation Agent. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Consideration of Relocation of Easement: Washington & Greenwood Streets
Approve the new location of the easement as proposed
Motion: Move to approve the new location of the easement as proposed. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the new location of the easement as proposed. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
Consideration of request from Sherborn Yacht Club to offer Farm Pond Passes to
Authorize the Sherborn Yacht Club to offer up to 20 season long parking passes at non-resident rate, payable to the Town of Sherborn, to participants in the youth instructional sailing program
Motion: Move to authorize the Sherborn Yacht Club to offer up to 20 season long parking passes at non-resident rate, payable to the Town of Sherborn, to participants in the youth instructional sailing program. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the Sherborn Yacht Club to offer up to 20 season long parking passes at non-resident rate, payable to the Town of Sherborn, to participants in the youth instructional sailing program. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Appoint Robert Spence and Vicki Rellas as voting members of the Recycling Committee
Motion: Move to appoint Robert Spence and Vicki Rellas as voting members of the Recycling Committee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Robert Spence and Vicki Rellas as voting members of the Recycling Committee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Appoint Jon Hammond as voting member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Addie Mae Weiss as Associate Member
Motion: Move to appoint Jon Hammond as voting member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Addie Mae Weiss as Associate Member. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Jon Hammond as voting member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Addie Mae Weiss as Associate Member. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Appointment
Appoint Sam Van Blarcom to the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2029
Motion: Move to appoint Sam Van Blarcom to the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2029. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Sam Van Blarcom to the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2029. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Signing the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant
Approve the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant
Motion: Move to approve the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Review and Consideration of Draft Select Board Goals
Adopt the Town Government and Select Board Objectives as presented
Motion: Move to adopt the Town Government and Select Board Objectives as presented. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call does not list Marian Neutra, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to adopt the Town Government and Select Board Objectives as presented. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Sichel)
Consideration of Draft Chapter Land Procedures
Approve the Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B Right of First Refusal Procedure
Motion: Move to approve the Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B Right of First Refusal Procedure. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call does not list Marian Neutra, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B Right of First Refusal Procedure. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call does not list Marian Neutra, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
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Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:30 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel- aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call does not list Marian Neutra, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 10:30 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel- aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
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