MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2025
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas
Absent: Stephanie Rein
Every vote, in order
N to approve the petition by Eversource to install one new poll for a new service at 46 Highland Road, and authorize the Gi7 Am B od | Select Board Clerk to electronically sign the order for joint...
N to approve the petition by Eversource to install one new poll for a new service at 46 Highland Road, and authorize the Gi7 Am B od | Select Board Clerk to electronically sign the order for joint or identical poll locations and for the Select Board to electronically sign the certificate of hearing.
The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Medoff, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“n to approve the petition by Eversource to install one new poll for a new service at 46 Highland Road, and authorize the Gi7 Am B od | Select Board Clerk to electronically sign the order for joint or identical poll locations and for the Select Board to electronically sign the certificate of hearing. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 3-0-0,.” (second: Girard-Irwin)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Public Hearing for Baedega LLC for Annual All Alcohol License and Common Victualer (Food) License Chair Areson opened the Public Hearing and took a
Public Hearing for Baedega LLC for Annual All Alcohol License and Common Victualer (Food) License Chair Areson opened the Public Hearing and took a
The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Medoff, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for Baedega LLC for Annual All Alcohol License and Common Victualer (Food) License Chair Areson opened the Public Hearing and took a roll call vote: J. Dundas, Aye; S. Girard- Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye..”
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Girard-IrwinAbstained: Medoff
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Abstain; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 3-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Appoint Christine Markowski to the Beach Advisory Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2028
To appoint Christine Markowski to the Beach Advisory Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin moved to appoint Christine Markowski to the Beach Advisory Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2028. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Appoint Eric Pyenson to a full-membership to the Beach Advisory for a term expiring June 30, 2028
To appoint Eric Pyenson to a full-membership to the Beach Advisory for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Eric Pyenson to a full-membership to the Beach Advisory for a term expiring June 30, 2028. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Appoint Fred Gaechter to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2028
To appoint Fred Gaechter to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Fred Gaechter to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2028. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Girard-Irwin)
Authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign the agreement with Weston & Sampson for design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, ANT AM tA and special services
To authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign the agreement with Weston & Sampson for design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, ANT AM tA and special services.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign the agreement with Weston & Sampson for design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, ANT AM tA and special services. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Direct the Ad Hoc building Committee to proceed with the ground source heat pumps
To direct the Ad Hoc building Committee to proceed with the ground source heat pumps.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin moved to direct the Ad Hoc building Committee to proceed with the ground source heat pumps. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
No violation of policy 66 has occurred
That no violation of policy 66 has occurred.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved that no violation of policy 66 has occurred. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Energy Committee and PowerOptions and Solect to revise the letter of intent and proceed to contract negotiations in consultation with Town Counsel
To authorize the Town Manager to work with the Energy Committee and PowerOptions and Solect to revise the letter of intent and proceed to contract negotiations in consultation with Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Energy Committee and PowerOptions and Solect to revise the letter of intent and proceed to contract negotiations in consultation with Town Counsel. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Approve the childcare voucher program eligibility, guidelines identified in the program overview and authorize the Acting Town Manager to proceed with the hiring a contracted program administrator...
To approve the childcare voucher program eligibility, guidelines identified in the program overview and authorize the Acting Town Manager to proceed with the hiring a contracted program administrator for the childcare voucher program.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas moved to approve the childcare voucher program eligibility, guidelines identified in the program overview and authorize the Acting Town Manager to proceed with the hiring a contracted program administrator for the childcare voucher program. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-iIrwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Adopt and electronically sign the FY 2026 Goals and Objectives with the editing suggested by Vice Chair Girard-Irwin
To adopt and electronically sign the FY 2026 Goals and Objectives with the editing suggested by Vice Chair Girard-Irwin.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to adopt and electronically sign the FY 2026 Goals and Objectives with the editing suggested by Vice Chair Girard-Irwin. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Hire Leo Peloquin of Norris, Murray, and Peloquin as special counsel to negotiate and draft a contract between the Select Board and Kelly Sullivan Clark
To hire Leo Peloquin of Norris, Murray, and Peloquin as special counsel to negotiate and draft a contract between the Select Board and Kelly Sullivan Clark.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas moved to hire Leo Peloquin of Norris, Murray, and Peloquin as special counsel to negotiate and draft a contract between the Select Board and Kelly Sullivan Clark. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with the corrections to the Seasonal Communities Letter sent by Acting Town Manager Clark
To approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with the corrections to the Seasonal Communities Letter sent by Acting Town Manager Clark.
From the minutes
“Agenda Chair Areson moved to approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with the corrections to the Seasonal Communities Letter sent by Acting Town Manager Clark. Member Dundas seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Areson, Aye. So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Adjourn at 8:01pm
To adjourn at 8:01pm.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to adjourn at 8:01pm. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Medoff)
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