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February 25, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Colette Aufranc, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Marjorie Freiman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve Deputy Chief Charles DiGiandomenico to the position of Assistant Fire Chief effective 03/12/2025, contingent upon contract negotiations
To approve Deputy Chief Charles DiGiandomenico to the position of Assistant Fire Chief effective 03/12/2025, contingent upon contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board voted (5-0) to approve Deputy Chief Charles DiGiandomenico to the position of Assistant Fire Chief effective 03/12/2025, contingent upon contract negotiations Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye 6..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Olney)
Amend the Traffic Regulations Schedule VIII (Section 7-11-A) Yield Signs by placing a Yield sign on Linden Street (so as to face westbound) at Rockland Street
To amend the Traffic Regulations Schedule VIII (Section 7-11-A) Yield Signs by placing a Yield sign on Linden Street (so as to face westbound) at Rockland Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to amend the Traffic Regulations Schedule VIII (Section 7-11-A) Yield Signs by placing a Yield sign on Linden Street (so as to face westbound) at Rockland Street. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Common Victualler license application and the All Alcohol license application for Charm Boston Corporation, DBA Charm Ramen and Rice, operating at 555 Washington Street, pending final...
To approve the Common Victualler license application and the All Alcohol license application for Charm Boston Corporation, DBA Charm Ramen and Rice, operating at 555 Washington Street, pending final approvals from Building Department, Health Department, Fire Department, and the ABCC
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Common Victualler license application and the All Alcohol license application for Charm Boston Corporation, DBA Charm Ramen and Rice, operating at 555 Washington Street, pending final approvals from Building Department, Health Department, Fire Department, and the ABCC. And further to name Sumontha Trahan as the manager of record for the All-Alcohol license. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Wine and Malt Beverages application for Captain Marden's Seafoods Inc, Holding Trust DBA Marden's and to name Olga Sokolova as the manager of record pending all final approvals from...
To approve the Wine and Malt Beverages application for Captain Marden's Seafoods Inc, Holding Trust DBA Marden's and to name Olga Sokolova as the manager of record pending all final approvals from the Building Department, Health Department, Fire Department, and ABCC, and to approve the entertainment license for Marden's
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Wine and Malt Beverages application for Captain Marden's Seafoods Inc, Holding Trust DBA Marden's and to name Olga Sokolova as the manager of record pending all final approvals from the Building Department, Health Department, Fire Department, and ABCC, and to approve the entertainment license for Marden's. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Call a joint meeting of the Select Board and the Human Resources Board and to appoint Colette Aufranc and Chair and Anthony Bent as Secretary
To call a joint meeting of the Select Board and the Human Resources Board and to appoint Colette Aufranc and Chair and Anthony Bent as Secretary
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (8-0) to call a joint meeting of the Select Board and the Human Resources Board and to appoint Colette Aufranc and Chair and Anthony Bent as Secretary. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Dissolve the joint meeting
To dissolve the joint meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (8-0) to dissolve the joint meeting. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve Article 3, 6, 7 (Motions 1 through 5), 9, 10 (Motions 1 and 2), 11, 17, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37, 43, and 46 pending final ministerial changes made with Town Counsel
To approve Article 3, 6, 7 (Motions 1 through 5), 9, 10 (Motions 1 and 2), 11, 17, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37, 43, and 46 pending final ministerial changes made with Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve Article 3, 6, 7 (Motions 1 through 5), 9, 10 (Motions 1 and 2), 11, 17, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37, 43, and 46 pending final ministerial changes made with Town Counsel. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the revised Entertainment Policy
To approve the revised Entertainment Policy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the revised Entertainment Policy. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes of 12/17/2024, 1/7/25, and 01/14/2025, and to give the Assistant Executive Director approval to make any further ministerial edits
To approve the minutes of 12/17/2024, 1/7/25, and 01/14/2025, and to give the Assistant Executive Director approval to make any further ministerial edits
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of 12/17/2024, 1/7/25, and 01/14/2025, and to give the Assistant Executive Director approval to make any further ministerial edits. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Select Board work plan
To approve the Select Board work plan
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Select Board work plan. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with all unions with respect to health insurance and to enter executive...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with all unions with respect to health insurance and to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Fire Chief), and M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption (7), to approve minutes of January 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled all aye (5- 0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with all unions with respect to health insurance and to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Fire Chief), and M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption (7), to approve minutes of January 25, 2021. February 8, 2021, February 22, 2021, March 1, 2021, March 15, 2021, March 22, 2021, May 3, 2021, May 24, 2021, June 21, 2021, July 6, 2021, July 13, 2021, July 19. 2021, July 26, 2021, July 27, 2021, October 18, 2021, November 2, 2021, November 8, 2021, November 15, 2021, December 6, 2021, December 13, 2021 and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa, to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position. Following the adjournment of the executive session the Board will return to open session to take up the remainder of the agenda. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the contract for Assistant Fire Chief Charles DiGiandomenico as outlined by Meghan Jop
To approve the contract for Assistant Fire Chief Charles DiGiandomenico as outlined by Meghan Jop
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the contract for Assistant Fire Chief Charles DiGiandomenico as outlined by Meghan Jop. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
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