MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Assessor Clerk Medoff made a motion to open the public hearing. Member Rein seconded the motion. Select Board Minutes of September 9, 2025 Page 1 of 11 Office of Town Clerk a<o0Pm Roll Call Vote OCT 1'7 2025 Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Received TOWN_OF TRURO Member Rein - Aye | By Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing. OCT 1 7 2005
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to close the public hearing. OCT 1 7 2005 Member Rein seconded the motion. Received TOM | RURO 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: Medoff, second: Rein)
Approve a residential factor of "1"
To approve a residential factor of "1".
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to approve a residential factor of "1". 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: Girard-Irwin, second: Dundas)
NOT grant an Open Space discount
To NOT grant an Open Space discount.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to NOT grant an Open Space discount. 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: Girard-Irwin, second: Rein)
NOT grant a small business exemption
To NOT grant a small business exemption.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to NOT grant a small business exemption. Clerk Medoff 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: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Grant a residential exemption in the amount of 35%. = ee
To grant a residential exemption in the amount of 35%. = ee
Yes: Dundas, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Areson
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to grant a residential exemption in the amount of 35%. = ee Office Member Rein seconded the motion. of rn Clerk Roll Call Vote | < co Fm | Clerk Medoff-- Aye OCT 1 7 2025 Member Dundas - Aye : Member Rein - Aye | a TOWN OF TRURO Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye me Chair Areson - Abstain So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Rein)
"As required by MGL C. 268A, §19, the Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Mr. Gaechter
"As required by MGL C. 268A, §19, the Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Mr. Gaechter. The Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the vote which the Town may expect from Mr. Gaechter in participating in the matter before the Board of Assessors," and authorize the Chair to sign.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion "As required by MGL C. 268A, §19, the Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Mr. Gaechter. The Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the vote which the Town may expect from Mr. Gaechter in participating in the matter before the Board of Assessors," and authorize the Chair to sign. 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: Medoff, second: Rein)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the Stantec Consulting Services Inc contract amendment, and any other subsequent documents
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the Stantec Consulting Services Inc contract amendment, and any other subsequent documents.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the Stantec Consulting Services Inc contract amendment, and any other subsequent documents. Clerk Medoff 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: Medoff)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract proposal agreement with The Woods Hole Group, and any subsequent documents related thereto
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract proposal agreement with The Woods Hole Group, and any subsequent documents related thereto.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract proposal agreement with The Woods Hole Group, and any subsequent documents related thereto. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roli Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Select Board Minutes of September 9, 2025 Page 5 of 11 Office of Town Clerk a8 Pm | OCT 17 2025 | Chair Areson-Aye | Received TOWN OF TRURO | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries a as.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs. Clerk Medoff 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: Medoff)
Revise Policy 45: Information Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy as proposed
To revise Policy 45: Information Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy as proposed.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to revise Policy 45: Information Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy as proposed. 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)
The previous motion to incorporate the use of electronic signatures into Policy 45: Information Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy, as outlined in the proposal
To the previous motion to incorporate the use of electronic signatures into Policy 45: Information Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy, as outlined in the proposal.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas proposed an amendment to the previous motion to incorporate the use of electronic signatures into Policy 45: Information Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy, as outlined in the proposal. 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)
Approve the consent agenda with the edits referenced to the minutes and the recusal of Stephanie Rein for July 22, 2025
To approve the consent agenda with the edits referenced to the minutes and the recusal of Stephanie Rein for July 22, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Irwin made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the edits referenced to the minutes and the recusal of Stephanie Rein for July 22, 2025. 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: Girard-Irwin, second: Dundas)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Select Board Minutes of September 9, 2025 Page 9 of 11 Office of Town Clerk . 302 Member Rein - Aye OCT i " wn Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye a So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
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