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June 11, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Marjorie Freiman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Scott Whittemore to the position of Police Chief effective July 1, 2024, contingent upon successful contract negotiations
To appoint Scott Whittemore to the position of Police Chief effective July 1, 2024, contingent upon successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Scott Whittemore to the position of Police Chief effective July 1, 2024, contingent upon successful contract negotiations. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Stephen Mortarelli to the position of Chief Fire Engineer, Fire Warden, and Director of Emergency Management effective July 16, 2024, contingent upon successful contract negotiations
To appoint Stephen Mortarelli to the position of Chief Fire Engineer, Fire Warden, and Director of Emergency Management effective July 16, 2024, contingent upon successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Stephen Mortarelli to the position of Chief Fire Engineer, Fire Warden, and Director of Emergency Management effective July 16, 2024, contingent upon successful contract negotiations. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the amended Memorandum of Agreement with the Human Resources Board
To approve the amended Memorandum of Agreement with the Human Resources Board
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the amended Memorandum of Agreement with the Human Resources Board. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the modification in plans to comply with the Development Agreement for 140 Weston Road, contingent on the rebuilding of the front porch in conformance with the dimensions, look, and feel...
To approve the modification in plans to comply with the Development Agreement for 140 Weston Road, contingent on the rebuilding of the front porch in conformance with the dimensions, look, and feel of the existing porch, with the understanding that if that plan is not approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board approves the plan as presented by the petitioner
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the modification in plans to comply with the Development Agreement for 140 Weston Road, contingent on the rebuilding of the front porch in conformance with the dimensions, look, and feel of the existing porch, with the understanding that if that plan is not approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board approves the plan as presented by the petitioner. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the appointments as detailed in the FY25 Appointments list dated 6/3/24 for meeting date 6/11/24, as amended, for the following: Board of Fire Engineers; Election Officers; Historic...
To approve the appointments as detailed in the FY25 Appointments list dated 6/3/24 for meeting date 6/11/24, as amended, for the following: Board of Fire Engineers; Election Officers; Historic District Commission; Historical Commission; Kepes Panel Committee; Labor Counsel; MWRA Advisory Committee; parking meter attendants; school crossing guards; Special Police Officers; Traffic Officers; Campus Police Officers; Public Weighers; Sealer of Weights and Measures; Town Counsel; Town Constables; Housing Development Corporation; Youth Commission; and the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the appointments as detailed in the FY25 Appointments list dated 6/3/24 for meeting date 6/11/24, as amended, for the following: Board of Fire Engineers; Election Officers; Historic District Commission; Historical Commission; Kepes Panel Committee; Labor Counsel; MWRA Advisory Committee; parking meter attendants; school crossing guards; Special Police Officers; Traffic Officers; Campus Police Officers; Public Weighers; Sealer of Weights and Measures; Town Counsel; Town Constables; Housing Development Corporation; Youth Commission; and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the Minutes Policy and authorize Ms. Olney to implement updates as discussed in the meeting
To approve the Minutes Policy and authorize Ms. Olney to implement updates as discussed in the meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Minutes Policy and authorize Ms. Olney to implement updates as discussed in the meeting. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Disallow the display of art, other than art created during classes at the Council on Aging at the Tolles Parsons Center, pending development and adoption of a Building Use Policy by the Select Board
To disallow the display of art, other than art created during classes at the Council on Aging at the Tolles Parsons Center, pending development and adoption of a Building Use Policy by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to disallow the display of art, other than art created during classes at the Council on Aging at the Tolles Parsons Center, pending development and adoption of a Building Use Policy by the Select Board. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief and Fire Chief positions), and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join, as the Chair had...
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief and Fire Chief positions), and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join, as the Chair had declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (5-0) enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief and Fire Chief positions), and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join, as the Chair had declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
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