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October 15, 2025
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Executive-session minutes (released by the board); the town has posted no other minutes for this meeting.
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, Stephanie Rein, John Dundas
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining...
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Truro Permanent Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and (2) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Manager/ Finance Director); and (3) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21(a)(7)to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §22(f)(g)(Open Meeting Law), specifically, to review and approve and determine whether continued nondisclosure of the following executive session minutes is warranted: September 9, 2025; September 25, 2025; and October 8, 2025; and not to reconvene in open session.
The minutes say "She moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Susan Areson).
From the minutes
“She moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Truro Permanent Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and (2) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Manager/ Finance Director); and (3) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21(a)(7)to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §22(f)(g)(Open Meeting Law), specifically, to review and approve and determine whether continued nondisclosure of the following executive session minutes is warranted: September 9, 2025; September 25, 2025; and October 8, 2025; and not to reconvene in open session. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call: S. Rein, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; and S. Areson, Aye..” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Truro Permanent Firefighters Union and authorize the Town Manager to sign the MOA
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Truro Permanent Firefighters Union and authorize the Town Manager to sign the MOA.
The roll call does not give a vote for Susan Areson, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Truro Permanent Firefighters Union and authorize the Town Manager to sign the MOA. Member Medoff seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye;.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Alex Marini Lessin be placed at Grade 11, step 8 and receive the additional vacation time discussed pending the approval of the reorganization request and Policy 35 waiver
That Alex Marini Lessin be placed at Grade 11, step 8 and receive the additional vacation time discussed pending the approval of the reorganization request and Policy 35 waiver.
From the minutes
“Member Medoff moved that Alex Marini Lessin be placed at Grade 11, step 8 and receive the additional vacation time discussed pending the approval of the reorganization request and Policy 35 waiver. Chair Areson seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; and S. Areson, Aye..” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Approve and release the minutes of September 9, 2025 and September 25, 2025; and approve and hold the minutes of October 8, 2025; and authorize the use of the Board's electronic signatures
To approve and release the minutes of September 9, 2025 and September 25, 2025; and approve and hold the minutes of October 8, 2025; and authorize the use of the Board's electronic signatures.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to approve and release the minutes of September 9, 2025 and September 25, 2025; and approve and hold the minutes of October 8, 2025; and authorize the use of the Board's electronic signatures. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; and S. Areson, Aye; with Clerk Medoff.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Adjourn at 4:48pm
To adjourn at 4:48pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 4:48pm. Vice-Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call: J. Dundas, Aye; S. Girard-Irwin, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; N. Medoff, Aye; and S. Areson, Aye..” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
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