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May 6, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Timothy Waitkevitch, David Pignone, Ryan Foreman, Heidi Bilbo, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter into liquor licensing authority to return to the Select Board
Parker moved to enter into liquor licensing authority to return to the Select Board. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to enter into liquor licensing authority to return to the Select Board. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Farmers Winery License Noel Powell appeared for Aaronap Cellars, LLC
Approve the Farmers Winery License for Aaronap Cellars
Parker moved to approve the Farmers Winery License for Aaronap Cellars. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the Farmers Winery License for Aaronap Cellars. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Exit liquor licensing authority and return to the Select Board
Parker moved to exit liquor licensing authority and return to the Select Board. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to exit liquor licensing authority and return to the Select Board. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Committee Appointments
Appoint Ryan Tofelson to the Open Space and Recreation Committee
Bilbo moved to appoint Ryan Tofelson to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Pignone seconded that motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to appoint Ryan Tofelson to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Pignone seconded that motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Pignone)
Town Meeting 5/5/25
Discuss agenda item 10 out of order
Parker moved to discuss agenda item 10 out of order. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to discuss agenda item 10 out of order. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Override Ballot 6/14/25
A recess
Foreman moved for a recess. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Foreman moved for a recess. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Foreman, second: Pignone)
Amend the override election motion to set the hours at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (amendment)
Parker amended the vote to 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Bilbo seconded the amendment. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker amended the vote to 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Bilbo seconded the amendment. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Hold the override election on June 14, 2025 at Town Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (motion as amended)
Waitkevitch stated that the motion now is to hold the election on 6/14/25 at Town Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
Ryan Foreman made the original motion; after the amendment, the Chair stated “the motion now is to hold the election on 6/14/25 at Town Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.” and David Pignone seconded.
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch stated that the motion now is to hold the election on 6/14/25 at Town Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Pignone)
Preparation and Planning for Public Engagement
Cancel the 5/7/25 public engagement meeting as well as the Saturday public engagement meeting
Parker moved to cancel the 5/7/25 public engagement meeting as well as the Saturday public engagement meeting. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to cancel the 5/7/25 public engagement meeting as well as the Saturday public engagement meeting. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Approve the Override Study Committee with updated language to reflect FY27/28 and report to the Select Board in October 25
Bilbo moved to approve the Override Study Committee with updated language to reflect FY27/28 and report to the Select Board in October 25. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the Override Study Committee with updated language to reflect FY27/28 and report to the Select Board in October 25. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Non-Deliberative Announcements Bilbo reminded residents that it is mental health awareness month
Adjourn
Agenda Item 18: Adjourn The Board adjourned with a unanimous vote
From the minutes
“Agenda Item 18: Adjourn The Board adjourned with a unanimous vote.”
From the Stoneham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Stoneham, Select Board page (captioned group photo). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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