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April 22, 2019
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Anthony Longo, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation
Accept the revised Proclamation as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to accept the revised Proclamation as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to accept the revised Proclamation as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Class II License Application
Approve the Class II License Application
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Class II License Application. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Class II License Application. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
One Day Liquor License Application
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Christine Horton for May 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Christine Horton for May 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Christine Horton for May 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Regular Minutes -April 8, 2019
Approve the April 8, 2019 Minutes as amended
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the April 8, 2019 Minutes as amended. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the April 8, 2019 Minutes as amended. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Council on
Approve the request to accept and expend a Aging Request gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $2,433.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a Aging Request gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $2,433.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a Aging Request gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $2,433.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Library Request
Approve the request to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to donate library discards to the Friends of the Library. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,039.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,039.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,039.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Article 26 -Special Police Officers -Regular Town Meeting -November 5, 2018
Petition the Legislature to enact special legislation to amend the 2004 Mass
Councilor Dombroski motioned to petition the Legislature to enact special legislation to amend the 2004 Mass. Acts Chapter 458 Section 7 regarding the appointing of retired Police Officers as Special Police Officers for Details as approved at the November 5, 2018 Regular Town Meeting. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to petition the Legislature to enact special legislation to amend the 2004 Mass. Acts Chapter 458 Section 7 regarding the appointing of retired Police Officers as Special Police Officers for Details as approved at the November 5, 2018 Regular Town Meeting. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
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