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September 10, 2026
12 recorded votes, 3 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: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
Yes: Neutra, Sichel, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call does not list Paul DeRensis, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Sichel)
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 part, the chair having determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board. (Winn Waste). 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 2023 and 2024. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Dan Sichel 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 7:00 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 part, the chair having determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board. (Winn Waste). 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 2023 and 2024. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; Neutra - aye; DeRensis - aye..” (Motion: Tsai, second: Sichel)
Approve the Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Review and Consideration of Approval for a Proposed Historical Information Sign
Approve the historical sign as presented with the suggested edit
Motion: Move to approve the historical sign as presented with the suggested edit. 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 historical sign as presented with the suggested edit. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Discuss Support of ITA Application for Coolidge Crossing & Meadowbrook Common
Approve the ITA Application
Motion: Move to approve the ITA Application. 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 ITA Application. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Acceptance of a Grant from the MA Association of Council on Aging &
Accept a grant in the amount of $9,300 from the MCOA FY27 Incentive Grant from the MA Executive Office of Aging & Independence
Motion: Move to accept a grant in the amount of $9,300 from the MCOA FY27 Incentive Grant from the MA Executive Office of Aging & Independence. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept a grant in the amount of $9,300 from the MCOA FY27 Incentive Grant from the MA Executive Office of Aging & Independence. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of approving a Bid for Short-Term Borrowing
Award the Bond Anticipation Note for assorted capital items from the Annual Town Meeting in 2026 in the amount of $2,028,801 to OneLocal Bank at a price of $2,078,305.44 and the further votes as...
Motion: Move to award the Bond Anticipation Note for assorted capital items from the Annual Town Meeting in 2026 in the amount of $2,028,801 to OneLocal Bank at a price of $2,078,305.44 and the further votes as listed in the attached Select Board vote from Bond Counsel. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to award the Bond Anticipation Note for assorted capital items from the Annual Town Meeting in 2026 in the amount of $2,028,801 to OneLocal Bank at a price of $2,078,305.44 and the further votes as listed in the attached Select Board vote from Bond Counsel. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Appointments
Appoint the above as listed
Motion: Move to appoint the above as listed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint the above as listed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Finance Director/Town Accountant Vacancy and Appointment of Interim Finance
Appoint Deb Siefring as Interim Finance Director effective September 19, 2026, for 90 days or until a permanent hire is appointed
Motion: Move to appoint Deb Siefring as Interim Finance Director effective September 19, 2026, for 90 days or until a permanent hire is appointed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Deb Siefring as Interim Finance Director effective September 19, 2026, for 90 days or until a permanent hire is appointed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Proclamation
Adopt Proclamation to be issued to Jill Warburton from Dorsett England at the September 24, 2026, Select Board meeting
Motion: Move to adopt Proclamation to be issued to Jill Warburton from Dorsett England at the September 24, 2026, Select Board meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to adopt Proclamation to be issued to Jill Warburton from Dorsett England at the September 24, 2026, Select Board meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, WaldronThe roll call does not list Steven L. Tsai, 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: Marian Neutra Vote: Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Town Administrator Updates
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:30 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel- aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, WaldronThe roll call does not list Steven L. Tsai, 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: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Sichel- aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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