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April 28, 2026
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Raymie Parker, Heidi Bilbo, Troy Lau, Ryan Foreman, David Pignone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Open the meeting
Bilbo moved to open 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 open 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)
Site Plan - 147 Franklin Street
Close the public hearing on 147 Franklin Street
Bilbo moved to close the public hearing on 147 Franklin Street. 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 close the public hearing on 147 Franklin Street. 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 the site plan on 147 Franklin Street subject to the conditions in the department review and letter from the petitioner
Bilbo moved to approve the site plan on 147 Franklin Street subject to the conditions in the department review and letter from the petitioner. 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 site plan on 147 Franklin Street subject to the conditions in the department review and letter from the petitioner. 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)
Site Plan - 41 Elm Street
Approve the site plan on 41 Elm Street subject to the conditions in the department review
Foreman moved to approve the site plan on 41 Elm Street subject to the conditions in the department review. 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 approve the site plan on 41 Elm Street subject to the conditions in the department review. 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)
Enter into Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Select Board
Foreman 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: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman 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: Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Bilbo)
KIIN - Application for New On-Premises Liquor License Kanitta Chaiwan appeared for the applicant, KIIN Restaurant at 418
Approve the liquor license application for KIIN subject to approval/inspections by the Board of Health, Building Department, and Fire Department
Foreman moved to approve the liquor license application for KIIN subject to approval/inspections by the Board of Health, Building Department, and Fire Department. 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 approve the liquor license application for KIIN subject to approval/inspections by the Board of Health, Building Department, and Fire Department. 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)
Approve the special one day licenses for Zoo New England for 5/16, 6/27, and 7/11/26, subject to the required details
Bilbo moved to approve the special one day licenses for Zoo New England for 5/16, 6/27, and 7/11/26, subject to the required details. 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 special one day licenses for Zoo New England for 5/16, 6/27, and 7/11/26, subject to the required details. 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)
Aaronap Cellars - 2026 Farmers Market Wine License Melissa Dawson appeared for Aaronap Cellars in Westwood
Approve the 2026 Farmers Market Wine License for Aaronap Cellars from June 4 through October 8, 2026
Foreman moved to approve the 2026 Farmers Market Wine License for Aaronap Cellars from June 4 through October 8, 2026. 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 approve the 2026 Farmers Market Wine License for Aaronap Cellars from June 4 through October 8, 2026. 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)
Exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board
Bilbo moved to exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. 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 exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. 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 Parker made a spelling correction to the minutes of 4/14/26
Approve the minutes of 4/14/26
Lau moved to approve the minutes of 4/14/26. 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 to approve the minutes of 4/14/26. 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)
Orchard Point Homeowners Association Trust
Approve the trust
Bilbo moved to approve the trust. 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 trust. 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)
Appointments 2026
Appoint Tobin Shulman and Eric Rubin to the Board of Appeals
Bilbo moved to appoint Tobin Shulman and Eric Rubin to the Board of Appeals. 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 appoint Tobin Shulman and Eric Rubin to the Board of Appeals. 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)
Appoint Ryan Brown to the Capital Committee
Bilbo moved to appoint Ryan Brown to the Capital Committee. 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 appoint Ryan Brown to the Capital Committee. 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)
Appoint Walter Walonsavich and William Kelly to the Council on Aging
Foreman moved to appoint Walter Walonsavich and William Kelly to the Council on Aging. 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 to appoint Walter Walonsavich and William Kelly to the Council on Aging. 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)
Appoint Catie Saraceno and Stephen Levy to the Historical Commission
Foreman moved to appoint Catie Saraceno and Stephen Levy to the Historical Commission. 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 appoint Catie Saraceno and Stephen Levy to the Historical Commission. 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)
Appoint Elizabeth Cleveland and Raymie Parker to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Lau moved to appoint Elizabeth Cleveland and Raymie Parker to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Foreman, Lau, PignoneAbstained: ParkerThe roll call does not list Raymie Parker; the minutes say “with Parker abstaining”, so Raymie Parker is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Lau moved to appoint Elizabeth Cleveland and Raymie Parker to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Heidi Bilbo Troy Lau Ryan Foreman David Pignone Motion passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining..” (Motion: Lau, second: Foreman)
Appoint Michell Spisak to the Open Space and Recreation Commission
Foreman moved to appoint Michell Spisak to the Open Space and Recreation Commission. 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 appoint Michell Spisak to the Open Space and Recreation Commission. 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)
Appoint Amanda Tsapatsaris to the Scholarship Committee
Foreman moved to appoint Amanda Tsapatsaris to the Scholarship Committee. 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 appoint Amanda Tsapatsaris to the Scholarship Committee. 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)
Appoint Rachel Welker to the Historical Commission and the Open Space and Recreation Commission
Bilbo moved to appoint Rachel Welker to the Historical Commission and the Open Space and Recreation Commission. 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 appoint Rachel Welker to the Historical Commission and the Open Space and Recreation Commission. 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)
Town Meeting - Recommendations for Articles 5 and 6 Foreman expressed his concern that the $1
Favorable action of article 5
Foreman moved favorable action of article 5. 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 favorable action of article 5. 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 6
Bilbo moved favorable action on article 6. 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 6. 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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