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February 25, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Truro Select Board · Work Session meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Nancy Medoff, Susan Girard-Irwin, Stephanie Rein
Absent: Robert Weinstein
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn at 3:28 pm
To adjourn at 3:28 pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 3:28 pm. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Areson)
Truro Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Robert Weinstein, Nancy Medoff, Susan Girard-Irwin, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the proposed changes to the Pamet Harbor Rules and Regulations with the suggested amendments from Vice Chair Weinstein
To approve the proposed changes to the Pamet Harbor Rules and Regulations with the suggested amendments from Vice Chair Weinstein.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to approve the proposed changes to the Pamet Harbor Rules and Regulations with the suggested amendments from Vice Chair Weinstein. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
The Select Board include the solar warrant articles presented by the Energy Committee and supported by the Climate Action Committee for inclusion in the warrant, pending staff review and modifications
That the Select Board include the solar warrant articles presented by the Energy Committee and supported by the Climate Action Committee for inclusion in the warrant, pending staff review and modifications.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved that the Select Board include the solar warrant articles presented by the Energy Committee and supported by the Climate Action Committee for inclusion in the warrant, pending staff review and modifications. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye pe Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue work on the future DPW Facility design and to draft a borrowing...
To direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue work on the future DPW Facility design and to draft a borrowing authorization for the engineering and construction of the new public works facility for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue work on the future DPW Facility design and to draft a borrowing authorization for the engineering and construction of the new public works facility for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Member Rein seconded the motion..” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue working on the future DPW...
To amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue working on the future DPW Facility design at Town Hall Hill and draft a borrowing authorization for the engineering and construction of the new public works facility for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, MedoffNo: WeinsteinAbstained: Rein
From the minutes
“Member Girard-Irwin made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue working on the future DPW Facility design at Town Hall Hill and draft a borrowing authorization for the engineering and construction of the new public works facility for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - No Page 4 of 11 aa Member Rein - Abstain Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 3-1-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Authorize the Assistant Town Manager to enter into and sign the Weston & Sampson Contract Amendment with the designation of the DPW site included
To authorize the Assistant Town Manager to enter into and sign the Weston & Sampson Contract Amendment with the designation of the DPW site included.
Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinNo: Weinstein
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to authorize the Assistant Town Manager to enter into and sign the Weston & Sampson Contract Amendment with the designation of the DPW site included. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - No Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Approve the Assistant Town Manager's recommendation to waive Policy 35: Town Manager's Powers of Appointment for the permanent appointment of the internal candidate
To approve the Assistant Town Manager's recommendation to waive Policy 35: Town Manager's Powers of Appointment for the permanent appointment of the internal candidate.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to approve the Assistant Town Manager's recommendation to waive Policy 35: Town Manager's Powers of Appointment for the permanent appointment of the internal candidate. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the revisions of Policy 66 as was agreed upon during the Work Session held earlier today
To approve the revisions of Policy 66 as was agreed upon during the Work Session held earlier today.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to approve the revisions of Policy 66 as was agreed upon during the Work Session held earlier today. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Revise Policy 35: Town Manager Powers of Appointment as drafted and authorize digital signature
To revise Policy 35: Town Manager Powers of Appointment as drafted and authorize digital signature.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Girard-Irwin made a motion to revise Policy 35: Town Manager Powers of Appointment as drafted and authorize digital signature. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Rein)
Set the Annual Town Election date as May 13 and update the Municipal Calendar to reflect the dates and associated timelines of 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election making any...
To set the Annual Town Election date as May 13 and update the Municipal Calendar to reflect the dates and associated timelines of 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election making any adjustments to the calendar recommended by Town Counsel.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to set the Annual Town Election date as May 13 and update the Municipal Calendar to reflect the dates and associated timelines of 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election making any adjustments to the calendar recommended by Town Counsel. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Approve the letter urging Governor Healy to reconsider the closure of Pocasset Mental Health Center as drafted and amended and authorized digital signatures
To approve the letter urging Governor Healy to reconsider the closure of Pocasset Mental Health Center as drafted and amended and authorized digital signatures.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to approve the letter urging Governor Healy to reconsider the closure of Pocasset Mental Health Center as drafted and amended and authorized digital signatures. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Approve the consent agenda with the corrections in the minutes
To approve the consent agenda with the corrections in the minutes.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to approve the consent agenda with the corrections in the minutes. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Adjourn at 7:53 pm
To adjourn at 7:53 pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 7:53 pm. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
From the Truro Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas & Minutes calendar (CivicClerk). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Aden Choate and Nancy Bloom).
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