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Stoneham Select Board
How the Stoneham Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Heidi Bilbo joined the board after the April 2019 town election, succeeding Anthony Wilson. On April 9, 2019 the board chose Shelly MacNeill as Chair, Raymie Parker as Vice Chair and George Seibold as Clerk (each 4-1, Caroline Colarusso voting no). From March 2020 the board met remotely and voted by roll call. Covers 34 meetings, April 9 to June 29, 2020.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Stoneham ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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What Town Meeting decided
In Stoneham, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 19 votes: 11 passed, 2 failed, 6 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 2 Choose other necessary Town officers (consent agenda) Passed “Passed Per Moderator As part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 3 Receive reports of Town officers and committees (consent agenda) Passed “Passed Per Moderator As part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 4 Set FY2027 salaries: Select Board $3,000, Assessors $1,200, Moderator $200, Town Clerk $108,000 (consent agenda) Passed “Passed Per Moderator As part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 7 Appropriate $705,000 for PEG access services at Stoneham Community Access Television for FY2027 (consent agenda) Passed “Passed Per Moderator As part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 8 Set FY2027 spending limits for revolving funds (consent agenda) Passed “Passed Per Moderator As part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 5 Adopt FY2027 budget: $110,768,660 General Fund, $7,916,688 Sewer and $5,721,774 Water Enterprise budgets Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 6 Appropriate $2,352,335 for capital projects (incl. $1,242,335 borrowing and $500,000 free cash) Passed “⅔ Vote Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 9 Transfer $750,000 from General Stabilization to the reserve fund to amend FY2026 budgets Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 10 Amend the FY2026 water budget from retained earnings Indefinitely postponed “Voted that the Town indefinitely postpone Article 10. Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 11 Amend the FY2026 sewer budget from retained earnings Indefinitely postponed “Voted that the Town indefinitely postpone Article 11.”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $29,829 from free cash to pay unpaid FY2025 bills Passed “Passed Unanimous”
- Art. 13 Petition the Legislature for a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 14 Amend snow and ice removal bylaw for sidewalks on designated streets (Sec. 13-11) Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 16 Citizen petition: rename Finance and Advisory Board and have an Appointment Committee choose its members Failed “Question is Moved Failed Per Moderator”
- Art. 15 Citizen petition: ask the Legislature to amend the Select Board-Administrator Act so a FinCom committee, not the Moderator, appoints Indefinitely postponed “Voted that Article 15 be indefinitely postponed. Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 17 Replace the zoning bylaw (Chapter 15) in full with a new zoning bylaw and map Indefinitely postponed “Voted that Article 17 be indefinitely postponed. Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 18 Abandon and discontinue the private way known as Moulton Avenue Indefinitely postponed “Voted that the Town indefinitely postpone Article 18.”
- Art. 19 Rezone 19-25 Curve Road and 8-12 Moulton Avenue from Residence A to Medical/Office/Residential Indefinitely postponed “Voted that the Town indefinitely postpone Article 19.”
- Art. 20 Rezone 20 Gerald Road to Residence B Failed “Failed Per Moderator”
Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for Town Meeting, Monday, May 4, 2026 (Annual Town Meeting, PDF).
Special Town Meeting · October 20, 2025 12 votes: 11 passed, 1 failed
- Art. 1 Add a Development Impact Assessment and Mitigation bylaw (Planning Board, Chapter 17) Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 2 Accept a new town drain easement across 95 Maple Street Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 3 Abandon an existing town drain easement at 95 Maple Street Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 4 Borrow $1,242,000 for water system projects under the MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 5 Add bylaws barring unauthorized or tampered traffic signs, signals and markings, with fines Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 6 Accept MGL c. 53 s. 18B: print added information on town ballot questions Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 7 Transfer $188,404 from free cash to the School Special Education Trust fund Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 8 Transfer $772,694 from free cash for capital projects Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 9 Rescind unused borrowing authorizations from 2010-2023 Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 10 Appropriate $158,249 from the PEG Access fund for Stoneham TV server and captioning upgrades Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 11 Allow leases or licenses of up to 9 years for management of Unicorn and Stoneham Oaks golf courses Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 12 Amend Finance and Advisory Board bylaw (Sec. 2-16) on appointments and removal of members Failed “Fails Per Moderator”
Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for Town Meeting, Monday, October 20, 2025 (Special Town Meeting, PDF).
Annual Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 13 votes: 10 passed, 1 passed as amended, 1 indefinitely postponed, 1 no action
- Art. 2 Choose other necessary Town officers (consent agenda) Passed “Passed per Moderator Part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 3 Receive reports of Town officers and committees (consent agenda) Passed “Passed per Moderator Part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 4 Set FY2026 salaries: Moderator $0, Assessors $0, Select Board $0, Town Clerk $100,868 (consent agenda) Passed “Passed per Moderator Part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 7 Appropriate $550,000 from the PEG Access Enterprise Fund to Stoneham Community Access Television for FY2026 (consent) Passed “Passed per Moderator Part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 8 Set FY2026 spending limits for revolving funds (consent agenda) Passed “Passed per Moderator Part of Consent Agenda”
- Art. 5 Adopt FY2026 budget as amended: $97,113,284 General Fund, $7,846,589 Sewer and $5,992,542 Water Enterprise budgets Passed as amended “Main Motion as Amended Twice Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 6 Borrow $671,200 for capital projects Passed “⅔ Vote Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 9 Accept MGL c. 60 s. 3D: voluntary tax-bill donations to an elderly and disabled taxation aid fund Passed “Vote on the Motion Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 10 Accept MGL c. 59 s. 5C1/2: additional property tax exemption for those with personal exemptions Indefinitely postponed “Voted that the subject matter of article 10 be indefinitely postponed. Passed per Moderator”
- Art. 11 Transfer $600,000 from General Stabilization to amend FY2025 department budgets Passed “⅔ Vote Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 12 Amend zoning bylaw: Flood Plain Overlay District regulations (Sec. 6.9) Passed “⅔ Vote Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 13 Citizen petition: delete Board of Health bylaw sections that prohibit non-medical marijuana businesses No action “Town Meeting passed the article with no action taken.”
- Art. 14 Citizen petition: change police and fire residency rule to within 40 miles of Stoneham Passed “Vote on the Motion Passed Per Moderator”
Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for Town Meeting, Monday, May 5, 2025 (Annual Town Meeting, PDF).
Special Town Meeting · October 21, 2024 11 votes: 11 passed
- Art. 1 Amend zoning bylaw sections on accessory dwelling units (Secs. 4.2 and 6.3.3) Passed “Majority Vote Required Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 2 Rezone 134 Elm Street to Residence B Passed “⅔ Vote Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 3 Grant a sewer easement to the owner of 134 Elm Street Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 4 Accept a town drain and sewer easement from Coventry Lane to Cowdrey Street Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 5 Amend bylaw on School Traffic Directors (supervision and duties) Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 6 Appropriate $25,000 from cemetery lot sale receipts to survey a 6-acre parcel behind Lindenwood Cemetery Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 7 Appropriate $1,090,000 for sewer system projects under MWRA Phase 14 assistance program Passed “⅔ Vote Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 8 Accept gift of a 1.44-acre vacant parcel (Lot M-2) off Woodland Road Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 9 Transfer $183,735 from free cash to the School Special Education Trust fund Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 10 Appropriate $1,546,771 from free cash for capital projects Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
- Art. 11 Amend FY2025 budget: appropriate $866,403 ($636,344 from taxation, $230,059 from free cash) Passed “Passed Per Moderator”
Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for Town Meeting, Monday, October 21, 2024 (Special Town Meeting, PDF).
Annual Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 17 votes: 17 passed
- Art. 2 Choose other necessary Town officers for FY2025 (consent agenda) Passed “Vote by Consent Agenda Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 3 Receive reports of Town officers and committees (consent agenda) Passed “Vote by Consent Agenda Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 4 Set FY2025 salaries of elected officials: Moderator $200, Assessors $1,200, Select Board $3,000, Town Clerk $95,159 (consent) Passed “Vote by Consent Agenda Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 10 Appropriate $600,000 from the PEG Access Enterprise Fund to Stoneham Community Access Television for FY2025 (consent agenda) Passed “Vote by Consent Agenda Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 11 Set FY2025 spending limits for revolving funds (consent agenda) Passed “Vote by Consent Agenda Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $20,000 from free cash for Stoneham 300th Anniversary events (consent agenda) Passed “Vote by Consent Agenda Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 5 Rezone 147 Franklin Street from split Residence B/Residence A to all Residence B Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 6 Rezone 32 Summer Street to Residence B Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 7 Adopt FY2025 budget: $91,475,092 General Fund, $7,548,675 Sewer and $5,563,760 Water Enterprise budgets Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 8 Borrow $1,152,000 for capital projects Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 9 Transfer $350,000 from General Stabilization to amend FY2024 department budgets Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 13 Appropriate $55,016 from the Transportation Network Companies fund for the Stoneham Shuttle pilot program Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 14 End the Opioid Stabilization Fund and move opioid settlement funds to a special revenue account Passed “⅔ Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 15 Appropriate up to $213,101 from free cash for prior-year payments to Clearway Community Solar LLC Passed “4/5 Vote Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 16 Accept MGL c. 40 s. 13E to create a special education reserve fund Passed “Passes per Moderator”
- Art. 17 Petition the Legislature to let the Police Department waive the maximum age for new police officers Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
- Art. 18 Amend open-container bylaw so the Select Board may license alcohol at community events on public property Passed “Passes Per Moderator”
Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for Town Meeting, Monday, May 6, 2024 (Annual Town Meeting, PDF).
Not here yet: No Town Meeting after May 4, 2026 is posted yet; Stoneham usually holds a fall Special Town Meeting in October (October 21 in 2024, October 20 in 2025).
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
Vice-ChairRaymie ParkerVice-Chair · At-large · at 34 of 34 meetings
Heidi BilboMember · At-large · at 33 of 34 meetingsCaroline ColarussoMember · At-large · at 26 of 34 meetingsGeorge SeiboldClerk · At-large · at 32 of 34 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Stoneham Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through May 4, 2026: 237 meetings and 1,973 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2016; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. Until early 2019 the board was the Board of Selectmen; in February 2018 the board accepted a Town Meeting article for a home rule petition to rename it, the minutes use “Select Board” from January 22, 2019, and on February 5, 2019 State Representative Michael Day told the board the name change had passed the Legislature. The minutes are typed documents with searchable text (the October 21, 2019 minutes are posted as a Word file). Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; votes of the School Committee, Finance and Advisory Board, Planning Board, Housing Authority and Library Trustees at joint meetings; public engagement sessions and other events the board attended without holding its own business; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them June 19, September 11 and 18, October 2 and 16, November 5 and 20, 2018, where no minutes are posted from late August 2018 to January 2019; several joint budget meetings with the School Committee and the Finance and Advisory Board from 2019 to 2026; and August 12, 2025, where the agenda is posted in the minutes slot); four dates where the file posted as minutes is another meeting’s minutes or the agenda (March 27, 2018, 9:00 p.m.; June 6, 2018; February 12, 2019; April 29, 2025); and meetings after May 4, 2026 (the minutes of May 19, June 2, June 16 and June 23, 2026 and later meetings are not posted; since June 2026 the board’s agendas are posted on the town calendar and in the Document Center, not in the Agenda Center). Stoneham’s minutes name the mover and seconder. Most votes since 2020 are roll calls that list every member by name (“A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: … Voting against: … Motion passes (4-1)”), shown as each member’s vote. Other votes read “Voted unanimously,” shown as every member present voting yes, or give a count with the members who voted no or abstained named (“Voted (4-1) with Lau voting in the negative”), shown with the other members present voting yes. Where the count and the members named or present do not match (for example a roll call that lists four names under a 4-1-0 count “with Bilbo abstaining”), we show the count only (23 votes); two votes where members chose between nominees show the result only. Members who recused themselves or left the room are not shown in that vote. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 16Approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535Motion: Colarusso moved to approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535.…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Parker
June 16, 2020: Approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535
Colarusso moved to approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, MacNeill, SeiboldAbstained: ParkerThe roll call does not list Raymie Parker; the minutes say “with Parker abstaining”, so Raymie Parker is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining..” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Bilbo)
Jun 16Approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960Motion: Parker moved to approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960. Bilbo…Passed 5–1 · see note
June 16, 2020: Approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960
Parker moved to approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (5-1)
The roll call lists Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill, Raymie Parker, George Seibold, Heidi Bilbo; Voting against: Caroline Colarusso, but the minutes record the vote as “Motion Passes (5-1)”; the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (5-1).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Jun 9Accept the reading as presentedMotion: Seibold moved to accept the reading as presented. Bilbo seconded the…Failed 2–3 · No: Colarusso, MacNeill, Parker
June 9, 2020: Accept the reading as presented
Seibold moved to accept the reading as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. Colarusso requested that the vote be placed on the next agenda to give her time to review it and have input and enhance the statement. Seibold stated that he would like the Board to act on this now and not dissect every word. Bilbo stated that time is of the essence and suggested that the Board take a recess to allow members to review the statement now. Colarusso stated that she wants to have input into the language. Parker stated that words are strong and members should have time to read the statement. MacNeill asked Seibold to withdraw his motion in light of Parker's comment. Seibold stated that he would not and that he wanted a vote. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Caroline Colarusso Motion Fails (2-3)
Yes: Bilbo, SeiboldNo: Colarusso, MacNeill, Parker
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to accept the reading as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. Colarusso requested that the vote be placed on the next agenda to give her time to review it and have input and enhance the statement. Seibold stated that he would like the Board to act on this now and not dissect every word. Bilbo stated that time is of the essence and suggested that the Board take a recess to allow members to review the statement now. Colarusso stated that she wants to have input into the language. Parker stated that words are strong and members should have time to read the statement. MacNeill asked Seibold to withdraw his motion in light of Parker's comment. Seibold stated that he would not and that he wanted a vote. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Caroline Colarusso Motion Fails (2-3).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Jun 9Approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application…Motion: Parker moved to approve the use of the Town of Stoneham…Passed 4–0 · see note
June 9, 2020: Approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application for Outdoor Seating as the process required pursuant to Covid-19 Order No. 35
Parker moved to approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application for Outdoor Seating as the process required pursuant to Covid-19 Order No. 35. Colarusso seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-0) with Seibold not voting as he was temporarily disconnected from the meeting.
Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, MacNeill, ParkerThe minutes say “with Seibold not voting as he was temporarily disconnected from the meeting”, so George Seibold is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application for Outdoor Seating as the process required pursuant to Covid-19 Order No. 35. Colarusso seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-0) with Seibold not voting as he was temporarily disconnected from the meeting..” (Motion: Parker, second: Colarusso)
May 12Amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20,…Motion: Seibold moved to amend Parker's motion to hold the election on…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: MacNeill
May 12, 2020: Amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20, to include from the hour of 9:00 a.m. to the hour of 3:00 p.m
Seibold moved to amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20, to include from the hour of 9:00 a.m. to the hour of 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Colarusso. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: MacNeillThe roll call does not list Shelly MacNeill; the minutes say “with MacNeill abstaining”, so Shelly MacNeill is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20, to include from the hour of 9:00 a.m. to the hour of 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Colarusso. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining..” (Motion: Seibold, second: Colarusso)
May 12Hold the town election on June 27, 2020 (motion…Motion: Seibold seconded Parker's original motion to hold the election on 6/27/20.…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: MacNeill
May 12, 2020: Hold the town election on June 27, 2020 (motion as amended)
Seibold seconded Parker's original motion to hold the election on 6/27/20. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: MacNeillThe roll call does not list Shelly MacNeill; the minutes say “with MacNeill abstaining”, so Shelly MacNeill is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Seibold seconded Parker's original motion to hold the election on 6/27/20. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining..” (Motion: Parker, second: Seibold)
Apr 7Approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town CounselMotion: Parker moved to approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel. Seibold…Passed 4–1 · No: Colarusso
April 7, 2020: Approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel
Parker moved to approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-1)
Yes: Bilbo, MacNeill, Parker, SeiboldNo: Colarusso
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-1).” (Motion: Parker, second: Seibold)
Mar 24Amend the 489 Main Street site plan motion to…Motion: Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 24, 2020: Amend the 489 Main Street site plan motion to add the COVID-19 timeline language suggested by Town Counsel
Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
The minutes say “Caroline moved to amend Seibold’s motion”; Caroline Colarusso is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Parker)
Mar 24Approve the site plan for 489 Main Street with…Motion: Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 24, 2020: Approve the site plan for 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements (motion as amended)
Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0) MacNeill read a letter in support of the project written by Marcia Wengen, chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission. MacNeill opened the meeting to public comment by remote access. No public comments were made. A roll call vote was taken on Seibold's amended motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
The minutes name no seconder for George Seibold’s motion.
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0) MacNeill read a letter in support of the project written by Marcia Wengen, chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission. MacNeill opened the meeting to public comment by remote access. No public comments were made. A roll call vote was taken on Seibold's amended motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold)
Mar 24Approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of…Motion: Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Colarusso
March 24, 2020: Approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated."
Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated." Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, MacNeill, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: ColarussoThe roll call does not list Caroline Colarusso; the minutes say “with Colarusso abstaining”, so Caroline Colarusso is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated." Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining..” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
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