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November 18, 2025
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Timothy Waitkevitch, David Pignone, Ryan Foreman, Heidi Bilbo
Absent: Raymie Parker
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Open the meeting
Foreman moved to open the meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (3-0)
Yes: Bilbo, Foreman, WaitkevitchThe roll call does not list David Pignone, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to open the meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (3-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
FY26 Tax Classification Hearing
Approve the CIP shift of 175 and a residential factor of 0.919153
Bilbo moved to approve the CIP shift of 175 and a residential factor of 0.919153. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (3-0)
Yes: Bilbo, Foreman, WaitkevitchThe roll call does not list David Pignone, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the CIP shift of 175 and a residential factor of 0.919153. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (3-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Not to recommend a residential tax exemption of any percentage
Bilbo moved not to recommend a residential tax exemption of any percentage. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (3-0)
Yes: Bilbo, Foreman, WaitkevitchThe roll call does not list David Pignone, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved not to recommend a residential tax exemption of any percentage. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (3-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Not recommend a small business exemption of any percentage
Bilbo moved to not recommend a small business exemption of any percentage. Foreman seconded the motion. Foreman asked if this would benefit the owner of the business or the property. Kozlowski stated that the exemption does not necessarily benefit the business owner. She stated that 69 owners would qualify, but that it would mean an increase for the rest of the tax class and require that we create another tax rate for personal property. Eric Jacobson, member of Board of Assessors, stated that the value of the building has to be less than one million dollars and that will not benefit business owners if properties worth more than one million dollars. Waitkevitch stated that he does not favor targeted exemptions and this does nothing for a small business in a large building. Foreman stated that we need to find a way to incentivize businesses, but that $50 or $70/year is not the way to do that. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to not recommend a small business exemption of any percentage. Foreman seconded the motion. Foreman asked if this would benefit the owner of the business or the property. Kozlowski stated that the exemption does not necessarily benefit the business owner. She stated that 69 owners would qualify, but that it would mean an increase for the rest of the tax class and require that we create another tax rate for personal property. Eric Jacobson, member of Board of Assessors, stated that the value of the building has to be less than one million dollars and that will not benefit business owners if properties worth more than one million dollars. Waitkevitch stated that he does not favor targeted exemptions and this does nothing for a small business in a large building. Foreman stated that we need to find a way to incentivize businesses, but that $50 or $70/year is not the way to do that. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Close the tax classification hearing
Foreman moved to close the tax classification hearing. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to close the tax classification hearing. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
MGL Chapter 59, Section 5C ½ and Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemptions
The Town Administrator work with the Board of Assessors and the Assessor's office to create guidelines and qualifications for the senior means tested property tax exemption in preparation for May...
Foreman moved that the Town Administrator work with the Board of Assessors and the Assessor's office to create guidelines and qualifications for the senior means tested property tax exemption in preparation for May Town Meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved that the Town Administrator work with the Board of Assessors and the Assessor's office to create guidelines and qualifications for the senior means tested property tax exemption in preparation for May Town Meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
The Town Administrator prepare a warrant article that demonstrates the Select Board's intention to place 5C ½ on the May Town Meeting warrant to increase the tax exemption
Foreman moved that the Town Administrator prepare a warrant article that demonstrates the Select Board's intention to place 5C ½ on the May Town Meeting warrant to increase the tax exemption. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved that the Town Administrator prepare a warrant article that demonstrates the Select Board's intention to place 5C ½ on the May Town Meeting warrant to increase the tax exemption. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of 10/20/25 and 10/21/25
Foreman moved to approve the minutes of 10/20/25 and 10/21/25. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to approve the minutes of 10/20/25 and 10/21/25. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Appointment to Disability Commission
Appoint Erin Alacron to the Disability Commission
Foreman voted to appoint Erin Alacron to the Disability Commission. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman voted to appoint Erin Alacron to the Disability Commission. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Common Victualler License Attorney Charles Houghton appeared for Salvi Covuto
Approve the common victualler license pending the required approvals of the Board of Health
Bilbo moved to approve the common victualler license pending the required approvals of the Board of Health. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the common victualler license pending the required approvals of the Board of Health. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Meeting Dates for January-June 2026
Approve the Select Board meeting dates as listed
Foreman moved to approve the Select Board meeting dates as listed. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to approve the Select Board meeting dates as listed. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Foreman moved to adjourn. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to adjourn. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
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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