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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 14, 2022

36 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Robert C. Medeiros

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve an Entertainment License for No Joke Smoke BBQ, LLC d/b/a The Saucery

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve an Entertainment License for No Joke Smoke BBQ, LLC d/b/a The Saucery

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve an Entertainment License for No Joke Smoke BBQ, LLC d/b/a The Saucery, ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Highway Department updates (Traffic Control)- William Anderson, High.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint Mr. Anderson to the Joint Transportation Planning Group ( JTPG). Term to expire June 1, 2023

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mr. Anderson to the Joint Transportation Planning Group ( JTPG). Term to expire June 1, 2023

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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Mr. Anderson to the Joint Transportation Planning Group ( JTPG). Term to expire June 1, 2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 1 Year-End Budget Transfers Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $38,400.00 Source acct: Liability Insurance 0

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $38,400.00 Source acct: Liability Insurance 01-911-52-5740 Use Account: Tree Warden-Contracted Services 01-429-52-5201 Present Balance in Source Account: $70,000.00 Original Department Budget: $49,500.00 Reason for Request: This is (1) invoice due to a storm which incurred on or around 11/18/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $38,400.00 Source acct: Liability Insurance 01-911-52-5740 Use Account: Tree Warden-Contracted Services 01-429-52-5201 Present Balance in Source Account: $70,000.00 Original Department Budget: $49,500.00 Reason for Request: This is (1) invoice due to a storm which incurred on or around 11/18/2021 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $9,506.34 Source acct: Liability Insurance 01

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $9,506.34 Source acct: Liability Insurance 01-911-52-5740 Use Account: Library 01-610-52-5706 Expenses Present Balance in Source Account: $31,600.00 Present balance in Use Account: $925.55 Original Department Budget: $106,875.00 Reason for Request: Operational Supplies/services increasing. These are bills incurred in May- June

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $9,506.34 Source acct: Liability Insurance 01-911-52-5740 Use Account: Library 01-610-52-5706 Expenses Present Balance in Source Account: $31,600.00 Present balance in Use Account: $925.55 Original Department Budget: $106,875.00 Reason for Request: Operational Supplies/services increasing. These are bills incurred in May- June. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $8,089.43 Source acct: 01-541-52-5201 COA Use

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $8,089.43 Source acct: 01-541-52-5201 COA Use Account: 01-541-51-5106 Custodian & 01-541-51-5102 Clerical Services Present Balance in Source Account: $32,907.77 Present balance in Use Account: $4,716.89 Original Department Budget: $36,968.88 Reason for Request: FY2022 Budget this position and appropriation was budgeted under “Contracted Services” as and outside vendor, non-payroll, non-benefited position. Dept unable to fill the position, thus position changed to 30hr workweek, benefits applicable, nonunion, FY 2023 position budgeted in Personal Services. The Clerical Salaries due to absence of the department head and clerical staff handling the duties

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve a request for a Department Transfer of Appropriation in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Law. Amount Requests: $8,089.43 Source acct: 01-541-52-5201 COA Use Account: 01-541-51-5106 Custodian & 01-541-51-5102 Clerical Services Present Balance in Source Account: $32,907.77 Present balance in Use Account: $4,716.89 Original Department Budget: $36,968.88 Reason for Request: FY2022 Budget this position and appropriation was budgeted under “Contracted Services” as and outside vendor, non-payroll, non-benefited position. Dept unable to fill the position, thus position changed to 30hr workweek, benefits applicable, nonunion, FY 2023 position budgeted in Personal Services. The Clerical Salaries due to absence of the department head and clerical staff handling the duties. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Vote to increase Beach Fees, Effective Opening Day.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Defer any increase in beach passes for residents, non-residents, daily passes, buses and large groups until the next beach season, and that the increase in rates be adopted for the 2023 beach season

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To defer any increase in beach passes for residents, non-residents, daily passes, buses and large groups until the next beach season, and that the increase in rates be adopted for the 2023 beach season

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to defer any increase in beach passes for residents, non-residents, daily passes, buses and large groups until the next beach season, and that the increase in rates be adopted for the 2023 beach season. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Trash Abatements MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the trash abatements dated June 9, 2022 in the amount of $110.00 both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the trash abatements dated June 9, 2022 in the amount of $110.00 both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the trash abatements dated June 9, 2022 in the amount of $110.00 both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Annual Appointments MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Miscellaneous Appointments with a term to expire 06-30-2023 J, Michael Medeiros - Wiring Inspector 06-30-2023 Edward Majewski - Plumbing/Gas Insp. 06-30-2023 Brian Clark - Plumbi

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Miscellaneous Appointments with a term to expire 06-30-2023 J, Michael Medeiros - Wiring Inspector 06-30-2023 Edward Majewski - Plumbing/Gas Insp. 06-30-2023 Brian Clark - Plumbing/Gas Insp. 06-30-2023 Marc Lapointe ~ Alternate P/G Insp. 06-30-2023 Alan Audet ~ Alternate Elec. Insp. 06-30-2023 Timothy F. Cabral, Sr. - Electrical Inspector 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Miscellaneous Appointments with a term to expire 06-30-2023 J, Michael Medeiros - Wiring Inspector 06-30-2023 Edward Majewski - Plumbing/Gas Insp. 06-30-2023 Brian Clark - Plumbing/Gas Insp. 06-30-2023 Marc Lapointe ~ Alternate P/G Insp. 06-30-2023 Alan Audet ~ Alternate Elec. Insp. 06-30-2023 Timothy F. Cabral, Sr. - Electrical Inspector 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Americans with Disabilities Act with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bruce Sutherland, Jr. 06-30-2023 Christopher Carreiro 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint the following Americans with Disabilities Act with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bruce Sutherland, Jr. 06-30-2023 Christopher Carreiro 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION

The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint the following Americans with Disabilities Act with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bruce Sutherland, Jr. 06-30-2023 Christopher Carreiro 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following Beach Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Tim Haley 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 Carole Hyland 06-30-2023 George Jenkinson 06-30-2023 Frances Kelley 06-30-2023 Mi

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Beach Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Tim Haley 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 Carole Hyland 06-30-2023 George Jenkinson 06-30-2023 Frances Kelley 06-30-2023 Michael Kelley 06-30-2023 Kelly O'Brien-Plante 06-30-2023 Charlene Orton 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Beach Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Tim Haley 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 Carole Hyland 06-30-2023 George Jenkinson 06-30-2023 Frances Kelley 06-30-2023 Michael Kelley 06-30-2023 Kelly O'Brien-Plante 06-30-2023 Charlene Orton 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Cemetery Records Clerk with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Diane Pelland - Mt. Hope Cemetery 06-30-2023 Celine Brown - Vinnicum Woods Cemetery 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Cemetery Records Clerk with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Diane Pelland - Mt. Hope Cemetery 06-30-2023 Celine Brown - Vinnicum Woods Cemetery 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Cemetery Records Clerk with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Diane Pelland - Mt. Hope Cemetery 06-30-2023 Celine Brown - Vinnicum Woods Cemetery 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS 3 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Chief Procurement Officer with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Mallory Aronstein 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Chief Procurement Officer with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Mallory Aronstein 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Chief Procurement Officer with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Mallory Aronstein 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Citizens for Citizens with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Jamie Beane 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Citizens for Citizens with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Jamie Beane 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Citizens for Citizens with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Jamie Beane 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Community Response Coordinator with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Community Response Coordinator with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Community Response Coordinator with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Conservation Commission with a term to expire 0-30-2025 Robert Lemoi 06-30-2025 Nanci Hedgcorth 06-30-2025 John Martelly 06-30-2025

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Conservation Commission with a term to expire 0-30-2025 Robert Lemoi 06-30-2025 Nanci Hedgcorth 06-30-2025 John Martelly 06-30-2025

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Conservation Commission with a term to expire 0-30-2025 Robert Lemoi 06-30-2025 Nanci Hedgcorth 06-30-2025 John Martelly 06-30-2025 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Constables with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Andrew Martelly 06-30-2023 Daniel Lowney 06-30-2023 Herve Vandal, Jr. 06-30-2023 James Raposa 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Constables with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Andrew Martelly 06-30-2023 Daniel Lowney 06-30-2023 Herve Vandal, Jr. 06-30-2023 James Raposa 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Constables with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Andrew Martelly 06-30-2023 Daniel Lowney 06-30-2023 Herve Vandal, Jr. 06-30-2023 James Raposa 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Council on Aging with a term to expire 06-30-2025 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2025 Cynthia Furtado 06-30-2025 Marita Gray 06-30-2025

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Council on Aging with a term to expire 06-30-2025 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2025 Cynthia Furtado 06-30-2025 Marita Gray 06-30-2025

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Council on Aging with a term to expire 06-30-2025 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2025 Cynthia Furtado 06-30-2025 Marita Gray 06-30-2025 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Drainage Inspector with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Zackary Seabury 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Drainage Inspector with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Zackary Seabury 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Drainage Inspector with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Zackary Seabury 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Fair Housing Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 Carole Hyland 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Fair Housing Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 Carole Hyland 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Fair Housing Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 Carole Hyland 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS 4 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Harbor Advisory Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Henry Elliot 06-30-2023 John Venturini 06-30-2023 Lorraine Morton 06-30-2023 Michael Rapoza 06-30-2023 Robert Humphreys

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Harbor Advisory Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Henry Elliot 06-30-2023 John Venturini 06-30-2023 Lorraine Morton 06-30-2023 Michael Rapoza 06-30-2023 Robert Humphreys 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Harbor Advisory Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Henry Elliot 06-30-2023 John Venturini 06-30-2023 Lorraine Morton 06-30-2023 Michael Rapoza 06-30-2023 Robert Humphreys 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Harbormaster (Assistant) with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Ashley Motta 06-30-2023 Thomas Eaton 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Harbormaster (Assistant) with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Ashley Motta 06-30-2023 Thomas Eaton 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Harbormaster (Assistant) with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Ashley Motta 06-30-2023 Thomas Eaton 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Historical & Cultural Assets Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Carl Becker 06-30-2023 E. Patricia Redfearn 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Historical & Cultural Assets Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Carl Becker 06-30-2023 E. Patricia Redfearn 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Historical & Cultural Assets Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Carl Becker 06-30-2023 E. Patricia Redfearn 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Open Space Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 Nanci Hedgcorth 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Open Space Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 Nanci Hedgcorth 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Open Space Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 Nanci Hedgcorth 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Personnel Board with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Karen Hetherson 06-30-2023 Russell Malone 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Personnel Board with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Karen Hetherson 06-30-2023 Russell Malone 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Personnel Board with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Karen Hetherson 06-30-2023 Russell Malone 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS : MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Sealer of Weights & Measures with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Raymond White 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Sealer of Weights & Measures with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Raymond White 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Sealer of Weights & Measures with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Raymond White 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION imade by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Parking Clerk, Assistant with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Melissa Curran-Heilborn 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Parking Clerk, Assistant with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Melissa Curran-Heilborn 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Parking Clerk, Assistant with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Melissa Curran-Heilborn 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Shellfish Warden with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Ashley Motta - Deputy 06-30-2023 Donald Dibiasio - Deputy 06-30-2023 Shane Mello - Warden 06-30-2023 Thomas Eaton - Deputy 06-30

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Shellfish Warden with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Ashley Motta - Deputy 06-30-2023 Donald Dibiasio - Deputy 06-30-2023 Shane Mello - Warden 06-30-2023 Thomas Eaton - Deputy 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Shellfish Warden with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Ashley Motta - Deputy 06-30-2023 Donald Dibiasio - Deputy 06-30-2023 Shane Mello - Warden 06-30-2023 Thomas Eaton - Deputy 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 Gayle Sircello 06-30-2023 Nuno Jorge (Advisor) 06-30-2023 T

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 Gayle Sircello 06-30-2023 Nuno Jorge (Advisor) 06-30-2023 Tracy Jo Anderson 06-30-2023 William Anderson 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 Eric Hajder 06-30-2023 Gayle Sircello 06-30-2023 Nuno Jorge (Advisor) 06-30-2023 Tracy Jo Anderson 06-30-2023 William Anderson 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Bernadette Huck 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Sewer Commission with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Howard Bonner 06-30-2023 Thomas Souza 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Sewer Commission with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Howard Bonner 06-30-2023 Thomas Souza 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Sewer Commission with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Howard Bonner 06-30-2023 Thomas Souza 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Town Properties Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Elizabeth Leonardo 06-30-2023 John Hansen, Jr 06-30-2023 Russell Malone 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Town Properties Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Elizabeth Leonardo 06-30-2023 John Hansen, Jr 06-30-2023 Russell Malone 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Town Properties Committee with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Elizabeth Leonardo 06-30-2023 John Hansen, Jr 06-30-2023 Russell Malone 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Village Park Commission with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Carl Becker 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Village Park Commission with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Carl Becker 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Village Park Commission with a term to expire 06-30-2023 Carl Becker 06-30-2023 Colleen Brown 06-30-2023 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS 6 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Appoint the following Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 06-30-2025 Paul Treloar 06-30-2025

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 06-30-2025 Paul Treloar 06-30-2025

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint the following Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 06-30-2025 Paul Treloar 06-30-2025 ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Approval of minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the open session minutes dated May 24, 2022

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes dated May 24, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the open session minutes dated May 24, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Adopt the Drug and Alcohol policy as proposed

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Adopt the Drug and Alcohol policy as proposed

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Adopt the Drug and Alcohol policy as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Dress Code Policy-2"! Reading The Board reviewed the Dress Code Poli.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Adjourn at 8:36pm

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 8:36pm

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adjourn at 8:36pm. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS 8 Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn Document List: License ap.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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