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Truro Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 11, 2025

15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Susan Areson, Robert Weinstein, Nancy Medoff, Susan Girard-Irwin, Stephanie Rein

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the change of manager from Anna A. White to Leah Dewey at Montano's Restaurant for the annual all alcohol pouring license for submission to the Alcoholic Beverage Control

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the change of manager from Anna A. White to Leah Dewey at Montano's Restaurant for the annual all alcohol pouring license for submission to the Alcoholic Beverage Control

From the minutes

“Robert Weinstein moved to approve the change of manager from Anna A. White to Leah Dewey at Montano's Restaurant for the annual all alcohol pouring license for submission to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Clerk Medoff seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye We So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Medoff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for Public Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 48 §5

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for Public Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 48 §5.

From the minutes

“Chair Areson made a motion to refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for Public Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 48 §5. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Administrative Support

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Administrative Support.

From the minutes

“Member Rein moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Administrative Support. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Pamet Harbor History Outdoor Display

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Pamet Harbor History Outdoor Display.

From the minutes

“Member Girard-Irwin moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Pamet Harbor History Outdoor Display. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

From the minutes

“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Media and Digitization Outreach

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Media and Digitization Outreach.

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Media and Digitization Outreach. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: FORWARD at the Rock Phase II, Regional Housing for Cape Cod Residents with Disabilities

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: FORWARD at the Rock Phase II, Regional Housing for Cape Cod Residents with Disabilities.

From the minutes

“Member Rein moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: FORWARD at the Rock Phase II, Regional Housing for Cape Cod Residents with Disabilities. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: South Facade Restoration for the Truro Meeting House

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: South Facade Restoration for the Truro Meeting House.

From the minutes

“Member Girard-Irwin moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: South Facade Restoration for the Truro Meeting House. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Create the Old County Natural Burial Cemetery

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Create the Old County Natural Burial Cemetery.

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Create the Old County Natural Burial Cemetery. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Corn Hill Beach Handicap Boardwalk and Expanded Accessible Recreation Improvements

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Corn Hill Beach Handicap Boardwalk and Expanded Accessible Recreation Improvements.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to recommend Article XX: Community Preservation Act: Corn Hill Beach Handicap Boardwalk and Expanded Accessible Recreation Improvements. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Home Rule Petition to Impose a 0.5% Real Estate Transfer Fee

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Home Rule Petition to Impose a 0.5% Real Estate Transfer Fee.

From the minutes

“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article XX: Home Rule Petition to Impose a 0.5% Real Estate Transfer Fee. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article XX: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 41, §110A Office Hours on Saturday

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article XX: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 41, §110A Office Hours on Saturday.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to recommend Article XX: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 41, §110A Office Hours on Saturday. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Request staff to post Execute Session Minutes to Board, Committee, and Commission pages of the town website once the minutes are approved for public release

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To request staff to post Execute Session Minutes to Board, Committee, and Commission pages of the town website once the minutes are approved for public release.

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to request staff to post Execute Session Minutes to Board, Committee, and Commission pages of the town website once the minutes are approved for public release. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with noted recusals and changes

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with noted recusals and changes.

Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Weinstein

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with noted recusals and changes. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Abstain Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:20 pm

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn at 7:20 pm.

Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Weinstein

From the minutes

“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Abstain Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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