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November 8, 2021
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Joseph Z. Shank, who is counted absent.
Present: Veronica Kell, Chaz Sexton-Diranian
Absent: Joseph Z. Shank
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Close Town Hall to the public on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to close Town Hall to the public on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving. Selectman Kell seconded. Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to close Town Hall to the public on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving. Selectman Kell seconded. Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Selectman Kell amended the motion: any non-union contracted individual who normally works on Friday will take a personal or vacation day or leave without pay for the Friday after Thanksgiving; alternatively, they may work on Veterans Day. Selectman Sexton-Diranian seconded the amendment. Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kell amended the motion: any non-union contracted individual who normally works on Friday will take a personal or vacation day or leave without pay for the Friday after Thanksgiving; alternatively, they may work on Veterans Day. Selectman Sexton-Diranian seconded the amendment. Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Adjourn
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to adjourn at 11:27A.M. Selectman Kell seconded, Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to adjourn at 11:27A.M. Selectman Kell seconded, Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
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