June 28, 2023

“Areson Chair Reed made a motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session for the following purposes: (1) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 1 to discuss the reputation, character, 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; review and vote to release or hold meeting minutes and not to reconvene in open session, unless the individual involved requests that the session be open; and (2) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Manager), and to reconvene in open session. Vice Chair Areson seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Prior to the vote, Chair Reed opened the forum for discussion and recognized Vice Chair Areson who requested, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, that this matter be discussed in public in the interest of transparency. Chair Reed then recognized Mr. Hickey who cited a 2017 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision that stated the public had a recognized interest in knowing whether public servants are executing their duties in a law-abiding and efficient manner. Mr. Hickey noted that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court also found that a public body may not meet in executive session to discuss the professional competence of an individual and that any materials used in a performance evaluation bearing on an individual's professional competence are not exempt from public disclosure. Mr. Hickey stated that the Town Manager's performance evaluation must be made available to the public and that any discussion of the Town Manager's competence must be done in the open and not behind closed doors. Mr. Hickey further stated that a Member of the Select Board, at last night's Select Board meeting, had disrespected the voters who had signed a petition to not renew the Town Manager's contract. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye -_-__.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)

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“Tangeman Chair Reed made a motion to move into Executive Session for the following purpose: In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Manager), and to reconvene in open session. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Nay ; ee Member Dundas ~ Aye Office of Town Clerk | ember Weinstein - Aye ey Member Rein - Aye Bee AMY / | Page 3 of 4 3 | | os ee Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 4-1-0, motion carried.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)

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