MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 27, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Incorporated to install one new pole along South Highland Road Presenter: Marissa Jackson, Eversource Representative Chair Areson a motion to...
Petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Incorporated to install one new pole along South Highland Road Presenter: Marissa Jackson, Eversource Representative Chair Areson a motion to open the public hearing.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Incorporated to install one new pole along South Highland Road Presenter: Marissa Jackson, Eversource Representative Chair Areson a motion to open the public hearing. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff-- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (second: Rein)
Continue the public hearing until June 24, 2024
To continue the public hearing until June 24, 2024. Office of Town C lerk | | [ar aadn
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to continue the public hearing until June 24, 2024. Office of Town C lerk | | [ar aadn Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Li OCT 3 20hn | Roll Call Vote | | Clerk Medoff- Aye lL Lo: | | Member Dundas - Aye | Received TOWN OF TRURO Member Rein - Aye ---- Select Board Minutes of May 27, 2025 Page 2 of 13 Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff-- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the Application for Proposed Use of Outdoor Space for Alcohol Service for Milan's Restaurant and Authorize Staff to amend their ABCC Alcohol License
To approve the Application for Proposed Use of Outdoor Space for Alcohol Service for Milan's Restaurant and Authorize Staff to amend their ABCC Alcohol License.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to approve the Application for Proposed Use of Outdoor Space for Alcohol Service for Milan's Restaurant and Authorize Staff to amend their ABCC Alcohol License. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye --_-__-_____ Member Rein - Aye Offi ce of Town Cler k Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye 4299 An | Chair Areson - Aye | OCT 30 2025 | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries _.” (Motion: Rein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the proposed fee schedule for the Truro Fire Department
To approve the proposed fee schedule for the Truro Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to approve the proposed fee schedule for the Truro Fire Department. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. --- Roll Call Vote Office of Town Clerk Clerk Medoff- Aye aera Member Dundas - Aye OcT 3 Bape Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye STE TTESRTTUON Chair Areson - Aye ReceWs My So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries --.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the updated Town Manager job description with edits from Sue Girard Irwin and the inclusion of physical requirements that will be provided by Kelly Clark
To approve the updated Town Manager job description with edits from Sue Girard Irwin and the inclusion of physical requirements that will be provided by Kelly Clark.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to approve the updated Town Manager job description with edits from Sue Girard Irwin and the inclusion of physical requirements that will be provided by Kelly Clark. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Dundas)
Accept the draft advertisement and direct staff to have it published once each in the Cape Cod Times, The Boston Globe, and online with the Massachusetts Municipal Association with an Application...
To accept the draft advertisement and direct staff to have it published once each in the Cape Cod Times, The Boston Globe, and online with the Massachusetts Municipal Association with an Application Deadline of June 13, 2025, and to post the job description on the Employment Opportunities page of the Truro Website as resources for applicants.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to accept the draft advertisement and direct staff to have it published once each in the Cape Cod Times, The Boston Globe, and online with the Massachusetts Municipal Association with an Application Deadline of June 13, 2025, and to post the job description on the Employment Opportunities page of the Truro Website as resources for applicants. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Rein)
Have Clerk Nancy Medoff work with the Acting Town Manager, Kelly Clark, on a remote work policy for the Town Manager that will be presented to the full board for consideration by July 2, 2025
To have Clerk Nancy Medoff work with the Acting Town Manager, Kelly Clark, on a remote work policy for the Town Manager that will be presented to the full board for consideration by July 2, 2025.
The minutes name Stephanie Rein as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to have Clerk Nancy Medoff work with the Acting Town Manager, Kelly Clark, on a remote work policy for the Town Manager that will be presented to the full board for consideration by July 2, 2025. Member Rein seconded the motion. SSeS Roll Call Vote | ee mall | Clerk Medoff-- Aye | | 4.2, An | | Member Dundas - Aye a Member Rein - Aye | Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye | Received TOWN OF TRURO | Chair Areson - Aye Es So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein)
Authorize the chair to work with the executive assistant and IT director to establish a protocol for email applications and a secure online folder for storing applications that will be reviewed by...
To authorize the chair to work with the executive assistant and IT director to establish a protocol for email applications and a secure online folder for storing applications that will be reviewed by the select board and/or an outside consultant.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to authorize the chair to work with the executive assistant and IT director to establish a protocol for email applications and a secure online folder for storing applications that will be reviewed by the select board and/or an outside consultant. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. ee Roll Call Vote Office of Town Clerk | Clerk Medoff- Aye a 99 4n 14 Member Dundas - Aye | OCT 30 2025 i | Member Rein - Aye E | Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Received TOWN OF TRUR | Chair Areson - Aye a a pO So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Proceed with the FY2026 Goals & Objectives preparation as provided and to set the public hearing date for the FY2026 Goals & Objectives as July 8, 2025 at Spm
To proceed with the FY2026 Goals & Objectives preparation as provided and to set the public hearing date for the FY2026 Goals & Objectives as July 8, 2025 at Spm.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to proceed with the FY2026 Goals & Objectives preparation as provided and to set the public hearing date for the FY2026 Goals & Objectives as July 8, 2025 at Spm. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Sicipmramctngsinuamimaniiadaismaiy Roll Call Vote Office of Town Clerk Clerk Medoff- Aye - ang Q - Member Dundas - Aye OCT 3 0 An | Member Rein - Aye | "1 | Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye ----_-___.._____] | R dT Chair Areson - Aye By ewes ORR OF TRURO So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Dundas)
Approve the consent agenda as printed with the edits to the minutes and noting Member Dundas abstention from the minutes
To approve the consent agenda as printed with the edits to the minutes and noting Member Dundas abstention from the minutes.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed with the edits to the minutes and noting Member Dundas abstention from the minutes. Member Rein seconded the motion Office of Town Clerk Roll Call Vote 'cca AGR AN Clerk Medoff ~ Aye ! y | OCT 30 202 Select Board Minutes of May 27, 2025 : Page 11 of 13 Received TORN OF TRURO Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Rein seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
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