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March 27, 2018
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Cindy King, Gordon Clark, Sue Lisio
Absent: None
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Approve the Renewal Application for a Junk Collectors License to Carl Cerullo of MJS Metals and forward to the Town Clerk for Issuance of the Junk Collectors Permit
SL moved to approve the Renewal Application for a Junk Collectors License to Carl Cerullo of MJS Metals and forward to the Town Clerk for Issuance of the Junk Collectors Permit. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve the Renewal Application for a Junk Collectors License to Carl Cerullo of MJS Metals and forward to the Town Clerk for Issuance of the Junk Collectors Permit. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Approve a one-day liquor license for the Townsend Congregational Church on May 5, 2018 in conjunction with a fundraising auction with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. with conditions to be set...
SL moved to approve a one-day liquor license for the Townsend Congregational Church on May 5, 2018 in conjunction with a fundraising auction with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. with conditions to be set by the Licensing Agent. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve a one-day liquor license for the Townsend Congregational Church on May 5, 2018 in conjunction with a fundraising auction with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. with conditions to be set by the Licensing Agent. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
SL moved to sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining Selectmen's...
SL moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2018 www.townsend.ma.us selectmen(@townsend.ma.us position as the chair has declared with respect to: Fire, Police, Supervisory, Highway/Water Unions. GC seconded. Roll call vote: CK (YES) SL (YES) and GC (YES).
From the minutes
“SL moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2018 www.townsend.ma.us selectmen(@townsend.ma.us position as the chair has declared with respect to: Fire, Police, Supervisory, Highway/Water Unions. GC seconded. Roll call vote: CK (YES) SL (YES) and GC (YES)..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Enter into Executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel with respects to the Treasurer/Tax Collector and the Town...
SL moved to enter into Executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel with respects to the Treasurer/Tax Collector and the Town Accountant. GC seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) GC (YES) and SL (YES).
The roll call names Sue Lisio twice and does not list Cindy King. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“SL moved to enter into Executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel with respects to the Treasurer/Tax Collector and the Town Accountant. GC seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) GC (YES) and SL (YES)..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
SL moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares and to not return to open session but to adjourn from executive session for the Merrill case. GC seconded. Roll call vote: CK (YES), GC (YES), and SL (YES).
From the minutes
“SL moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares and to not return to open session but to adjourn from executive session for the Merrill case. GC seconded. Roll call vote: CK (YES), GC (YES), and SL (YES)..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
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