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April 2, 2025
22 recorded votes, 0 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
Recommend the Omnibus Budget Article as printed in the warrant
To recommend the Omnibus Budget Article as printed in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend the Omnibus Budget Article as printed in the warrant. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 3, Section 6: The Capital Stabilization Fund (for Ambulance Rolling Stock)
To recommend Article 3, Section 6: The Capital Stabilization Fund (for Ambulance Rolling Stock)
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article 3, Section 6: The Capital Stabilization Fund (for Ambulance Rolling Stock) Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 3, Section 7 as printed
To recommend Article 3, Section 7 as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article 3, Section 7 as printed. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Recommend Article 3, Section 11 to fund town seal design services
To recommend Article 3, Section 11 to fund town seal design services.
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article 3, Section 11 to fund town seal design services. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 3, Section 12: To Fund Zoning Bylaw Consulting Services
To recommend Article 3, Section 12: To Fund Zoning Bylaw Consulting Services.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to recommend Article 3, Section 12: To Fund Zoning Bylaw Consulting Services. Member Rein seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 3, Section 13: To Establish a Senior Perks Pilot Program
To recommend Article 3, Section 13: To Establish a Senior Perks Pilot Program.
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article 3, Section 13: To Establish a Senior Perks Pilot Program. 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 So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 3, Section 14 as printed in the warrant
To recommend Article 3, Section 14 as printed in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article 3, Section 14 as printed in the warrant. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 3, Section 15: To Repay FEMA and CARES Act Money
To recommend Article 3, Section 15: To Repay FEMA and CARES Act Money.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article 3, Section 15: To Repay FEMA and CARES Act Money. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article Article 3, Section 15: To Pay The Costs of Procuring Devices for a Pilot Test of Electronic Voting at Annual Town Meeting 2026
To recommend Article Article 3, Section 15: To Pay The Costs of Procuring Devices for a Pilot Test of Electronic Voting at Annual Town Meeting 2026.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to recommend Article Article 3, Section 15: To Pay The Costs of Procuring Devices for a Pilot Test of Electronic Voting at Annual Town Meeting 2026. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 10: Borrowing Authorization for Environmental Remediation at Town Hall Hill Site
To recommend Article 10: Borrowing Authorization for Environmental Remediation at Town Hall Hill Site.
From the minutes
“Member Girard-Irwin moved to recommend Article 10: Borrowing Authorization for Environmental Remediation at Town Hall Hill Site. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye : Member Girard-Irwin - Aye SNS Pm Page 5 of 12 NS Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Weinstein)
Recommend Article 11: Borrowing Authorization for Pond Road Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements Design and Engineering
To recommend Article 11: Borrowing Authorization for Pond Road Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements Design and Engineering.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article 11: Borrowing Authorization for Pond Road Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements Design and Engineering. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Recommend Article 12: Borrowing Authorization for Additional Funding for HVAC and Roof Repairs at Truro Central School as printed
To recommend Article 12: Borrowing Authorization for Additional Funding for HVAC and Roof Repairs at Truro Central School as printed.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article 12: Borrowing Authorization for Additional Funding for HVAC and Roof Repairs at Truro Central School as printed. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 14 as printed the draft warrant
To recommend Article 14 as printed the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article 14 as printed the draft warrant. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Page 6 of 12 LS Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Recommend Article 15: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Chapter 40, Section 3, Paragraph 2 (Establishing an Account for the Upkeep and Maintenance of Town Facilities)
To recommend Article 15: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Chapter 40, Section 3, Paragraph 2 (Establishing an Account for the Upkeep and Maintenance of Town Facilities).
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article 15: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Chapter 40, Section 3, Paragraph 2 (Establishing an Account for the Upkeep and Maintenance of Town Facilities). Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 27: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 23B, §32(b) Seasonal Communities as printed
To recommend Article 27: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 23B, §32(b) Seasonal Communities as printed.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article 27: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 23B, §32(b) Seasonal Communities as printed. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye 3.13 pm So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Weinstein)
Recommend Article 29: Acquisition of Road Widening Easements for Herring River Restoration Project from Cape Cod National
To recommend Article 29: Acquisition of Road Widening Easements for Herring River Restoration Project from Cape Cod National
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article 29: Acquisition of Road Widening Easements for Herring River Restoration Project from Cape Cod National Seashore Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 30: Add New Section 4-4-3 to General Bylaws and Amend Appendix A as printed
To recommend Article 30: Add New Section 4-4-3 to General Bylaws and Amend Appendix A as printed.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article 30: Add New Section 4-4-3 to General Bylaws and Amend Appendix A as printed. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 31: Amend General Bylaws Chapter IV Public Safety to Add New Section 8 Curb Cuts
To recommend Article 31: Amend General Bylaws Chapter IV Public Safety to Add New Section 8 Curb Cuts.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to recommend Article 31: Amend General Bylaws Chapter IV Public Safety to Add New Section 8 Curb Cuts. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-!Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 34 Home Rule Petition for Pesticide Reduction Bylaw
To recommend Article 34 Home Rule Petition for Pesticide Reduction Bylaw
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article 34 Home Rule Petition for Pesticide Reduction Bylaw Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weinstein)
Approve the Select Board Message as printed with the amendments provided by Chair Areson and the Board
To approve the Select Board Message as printed with the amendments provided by Chair Areson and the Board.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to approve the Select Board Message as printed with the amendments provided by Chair Areson and the Board. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Approve and electronically sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant posting and post the warrant in accordance with the Town Charter
To approve and electronically sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant posting and post the warrant in accordance with the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“Manager Member Rein moved to approve and electronically sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant posting and post the warrant in accordance with the Town Charter. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weinstein)
Adjourn at 4:40 pm
To adjourn at 4:40 pm.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to adjourn at 4:40 pm. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Medoff)
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