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April 14, 2026
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Pignone, Ryan Foreman, Heidi Bilbo, Raymie Parker, Troy Lau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Open the meeting
Foreman moved to open the meeting. Parker seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to open the meeting. Parker seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Foreman, second: Parker)
Reorganize Select Board Pignone recognized former Board member Tim Waitkevitch and thanked him for his hard work and the
Elect Raymie Parker as Chair
Foreman moved to nominate Parker for Chair. Bilbo seconded the motion. Parker accepted the nomination. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to nominate Parker for Chair. Bilbo seconded the motion. Parker accepted the nomination. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Elect Heidi Bilbo as Vice Chair
Pignone nominated Bilbo for Vice Chair. Foreman seconded the motion. Foreman stated that the Board is in an interesting position with two seats available next April. He stated that he wanted to learn what he could about being the Chair. He stated that his only hesitation with Bilbo is it will leave the Chair position open. Parker stated that there is no precedent as to who can move into the officer roles -rather, it is really who is up to the task. She stated that all members of the Board are equal. Foreman stated that it appears that the Vice Chair's role is to step in as Chair if the Chair is not available. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone nominated Bilbo for Vice Chair. Foreman seconded the motion. Foreman stated that the Board is in an interesting position with two seats available next April. He stated that he wanted to learn what he could about being the Chair. He stated that his only hesitation with Bilbo is it will leave the Chair position open. Parker stated that there is no precedent as to who can move into the officer roles -rather, it is really who is up to the task. She stated that all members of the Board are equal. Foreman stated that it appears that the Vice Chair's role is to step in as Chair if the Chair is not available. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Foreman)
Elect Troy Lau as Clerk
Foreman nominated Lau for Clerk. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman nominated Lau for Clerk. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Pignone)
Memorial Day Events and Street Closings Maureen Buckey, Chair of Stoneham Veterans Committee, described the Memorial Day
Approve the street closures
Bilbo moved to approve the street closures. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the street closures. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes from 3/24
Foreman moved to approve the minutes from 3/24. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (4-0-1) with Lau abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Foreman, Parker, PignoneAbstained: LauThe roll call does not list Troy Lau; the minutes say “with Lau abstaining”, so Troy Lau is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to approve the minutes from 3/24. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (4-0-1) with Lau abstaining..” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Town Meeting Warrant Article Recommendations
Favorable action on article 2
Bilbo moved for favorable action on article 2. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved for favorable action on article 2. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Favorable action on article 3
Lau moved for favorable action on article 3. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Lau moved for favorable action on article 3. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Lau, second: Bilbo)
Favorable action on article 4
Foreman moved for favorable action on article 4. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved for favorable action on article 4. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Lau)
Favorable action on article 7
Foreman moved for favorable action on article 7. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved for favorable action on article 7. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Favorable action on article 8
Bilbo moved for favorable action on article 8. Foremen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved for favorable action on article 8. Foremen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Favorable action on article 9
Foreman moved for favorable action on article 9. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved for favorable action on article 9. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Lau)
Take no action on articles 10 and 11
Foreman moved to take no action on articles 10 and 11. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to take no action on articles 10 and 11. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Favorable action of article 12
Foreman moved for favorable action of article 12. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved for favorable action of article 12. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Lau)
Favorable action on article 13
Foreman moved favorable action on article 13. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved favorable action on article 13. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Favorable action on article 14
Bilbo moved favorable action on article 14. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved favorable action on article 14. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Take no action on articles 15 and 16
Foreman moved to take no action on articles 15 and 16. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to take no action on articles 15 and 16. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Favorable action on article 17
Foreman moved favorable action on article 17. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved favorable action on article 17. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Take no action on articles 18 and 19
Foreman moved to take no action on articles 18 and 19. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to take no action on articles 18 and 19. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
Take no action on article 20
Bilbo moved to take no action on article 20. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to take no action on article 20. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Lau)
Trash Contract/Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee
Endorse the Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee charge with minor changes and updates made by the Town Administrator
Bilbo moved to endorse the Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee charge with minor changes and updates made by the Town Administrator. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to endorse the Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee charge with minor changes and updates made by the Town Administrator. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Foreman)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
Bilbo moved to adjourn the meeting. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to adjourn the meeting. Lau seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Lau)
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