August 29, 2023

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse

Absent: None

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Enter Executive Session and to adjourn in Executive Session: 1

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to enter Executive Session and to adjourn in Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1), to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (James Le'Cuyer, Chair of the Board of Health). Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to enter Executive Session and to adjourn in Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1), to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (James Le'Cuyer, Chair of the Board of Health). Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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