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October 17, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Pignone, Heidi Bilbo, Timothy Waitkevitch, George Seibold, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Open the meeting
Pignone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a roll call vote. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a roll call vote. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).”
Street Closures - Halloween Stroll Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Megan
Approve the requested closures in addition to the Winter Street closure pending review and approval by the Police Chief
Bilbo moved to approve the requested closures in addition to the Winter Street closure pending review and approval by the Police Chief. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the requested closures in addition to the Winter Street closure pending review and approval by the Police Chief. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Eversource - Update and Amended Grant of Location Jeffery Ciceron, Miles Lang-Kennedy, Trevor McCourt, Jason Wright and
Extend the grant of location to 12/31/23
Bilbo moved to extend the grant of location to 12/31/23. Parker stated that the culvert is scheduled to be completed on 12/16/23 and if it is not complete it would require Eversource to return to amend the grant. Parker requested that Eversource discuss mitigation with the Town. Waitkevitch seconded Bilbo's motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to extend the grant of location to 12/31/23. Parker stated that the culvert is scheduled to be completed on 12/16/23 and if it is not complete it would require Eversource to return to amend the grant. Parker requested that Eversource discuss mitigation with the Town. Waitkevitch seconded Bilbo's motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Arnold House Purchase
Hear agenda item 11
Seibold moved to hear agenda item 11. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to hear agenda item 11. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes from 9/18/23 and 10/3/23 with the correction of a date
Bilbo moved to approve the minutes from 9/18/23 and 10/3/23 with the correction of a date. The motion was seconded by Waitkevitch. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the minutes from 9/18/23 and 10/3/23 with the correction of a date. The motion was seconded by Waitkevitch. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Special Town Meeting (10/23) - Select Board Recommendations Article 1
Defer to the Planning Board on this article
Seibold moved to defer to the Planning Board on this article. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to defer to the Planning Board on this article. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Favorably recommend article 2
Parker moved to favorably recommend article 2. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to favorably recommend article 2. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Favorably recommend articles 3 and 4
Parker moved to favorably recommend articles 3 and 4. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to favorably recommend articles 3 and 4. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Favorably recommend article 5 and to create an Open Space and Recreation Commission upon the dissolution of the current Open Space and Recreation Commission by Town Meeting and approval of that...
Bilbo moved to favorably recommend article 5 and to create an Open Space and Recreation Commission upon the dissolution of the current Open Space and Recreation Commission by Town Meeting and approval of that dissolution by the Attorney General's office. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to favorably recommend article 5 and to create an Open Space and Recreation Commission upon the dissolution of the current Open Space and Recreation Commission by Town Meeting and approval of that dissolution by the Attorney General's office. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
Favorably recommend articles 6 and 7
Bilbo moved to favorably recommend articles 6 and 7. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to favorably recommend articles 6 and 7. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Non-Deliberative Announcements
Enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to all potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town...
Bilbo moved to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to all potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town and the chair so declares pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a). (Residences at Spot Pond - 5 Woodland Road) and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 21(a). (Residences at Spot Pond - 5 Woodland Road) not to return to open session. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to all potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town and the chair so declares pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a). (Residences at Spot Pond - 5 Woodland Road) and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 21(a). (Residences at Spot Pond - 5 Woodland Road) not to return to open session. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
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