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August 13, 2025
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeffrey P. Ryan, Michael A. Perez, Marcie M. Lee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Promote Lieutenant William Choate to Deputy Fire Chief
MOVED to promote Lieutenant William Choate to Deputy Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to promote Lieutenant William Choate to Deputy Fire Chief, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to promote..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Appoint Earl J. Johnson as a Special Police Officer
MOVED to appoint Earl J. Johnson as a Special Police Officer
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to appoint Earl J. Johnson as a Special Police Officer, Ms. Lee seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to appoint..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Ratify Danniel Arriola's Employment as Police Officer
MOVED to ratify Danniel Arriola's Employment as Police Officer
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify Danniel Arriola's Employment as Police Officer, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Ratify David Farrell's employment as Veteran's Agent
MOVED to ratify David Farrell's employment as Veteran's Agent
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify David Farrell's employment as Veteran's Agent, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Ratify Mackenzie Lewis's Employment as DPW Laborer
MOVED to ratify Mackenzie Lewis's Employment as DPW Laborer
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify Mackenzie Lewis's Employment as DPW Laborer, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the Antique License for Second Hand Cyn's , located at 280 South Main Street,...
MOVED to approve the Antique License for Second Hand Cyn's , located at 280 South Main Street, pending any final approvals
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Antique License for Second Hand Cyn's , located at 280 South Main Street, pending any final approvals, Ms. Lee seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Open the public hearing
MOVED to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Lee MOVED to open the public hearing, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Lee, second: Perez)
Approve the pole as presented
MOVED to approve the pole as presented
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the pole as presented, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to approve the new pole located at 484 West Street..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Close the public hearing
MOVED to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to close the public hearing, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Ratify Francine Burns' employment as COA Outreach Coordinator/Shine Counselor
MOVED ratify Francine Burns' employment as COA Outreach Coordinator/Shine Counselor
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED ratify Francine Burns' employment as COA Outreach Coordinator/Shine Counselor, Mr. Perez seconded. Voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Ratify Benjamin Smith's Employment Contract as Cable Station Manager
MOVED to ratify Benjamin Smith's Employment Contract as Cable Station Manager
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify Benjamin Smith's Employment Contract as Cable Station Manager, Mr. Perez seconded. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Reclassify Jill Janovsky as Head Administrative Secretary retroactive to July 1, 2025
MOVED to reclassify Jill Janovsky as Head Administrative Secretary retroactive to July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to reclassify Jill Janovsky as Head Administrative Secretary retroactive to July 1, 2025, Ms. Lee seconded. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to reclassify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Ratify Kristen Lynd's Transfer from Part-Time Principal Secretary for the Building...
MOVED to ratify Kristen Lynd's Transfer from Part-Time Principal Secretary for the Building Department to Full-Time Assistant Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify Kristen Lynd's Transfer from Part-Time Principal Secretary for the Building Department to Full-Time Assistant Town Accountant, Ms. Lee seconded. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Approve Opioid Funds for the School Department for AED Units and Professional Development
MOVED to approve Opioid Funds for the School Department for AED Units and Professional Development
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve Opioid Funds for the School Department for AED Units and Professional Development, Mr. Perez seconded. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve the request..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Award the Kennel Boarding contract for JM Pet Resort
MOVED to award the Kennel Boarding contract for JM Pet Resort
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to award the Kennel Boarding contract for JM Pet Resort, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0. ! Mr. Gagne informed the Board that due to a clerical error with a prior submission from Sprue Home for the Paper Contract, WB Mason is actually the lowest bidder for the contract..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Approve the SERSG Paper Contracts to WB Mason as presented
MOVED to approve the SERSG Paper Contracts to WB Mason as presented
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the SERSG Paper Contracts to WB Mason as presented, Mr. Perez seconded. Hearing no discussion, voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025
MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Accept the Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 for : review
MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 for : review
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 for review, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the request for a Crosswalk at Buttonwood : and N. Elm Street
MOVED to approve the request for a Crosswalk at Buttonwood : and N. Elm Street
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the request for a Crosswalk at Buttonwood and N. Elm Street, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Engage Town Counsel to discuss legal next steps, :
MOVED to engage Town Counsel to discuss legal next steps, :
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to engage Town Counsel to discuss legal next steps, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0. Water Commission Vote: Mr..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Reject the land donation
MOVED to reject the land donation
From the minutes
“Ms. Lee MOVED to reject the land donation, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0 to decline the option..” (Motion: Lee, second: Perez)
Recommend adding permanent restroom facilities : on Special Permit Modification/Site...
MOVED to recommend adding permanent restroom facilities : on Special Permit Modification/Site Plan Review for the Planning Board at 0 & 315 Manley Street for a Trailer Storage / Warehouse
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to recommend adding permanent restroom facilities on Special Permit Modification/Site Plan Review for the Planning Board at 0 & 315 Manley Street for a Trailer Storage Warehouse, Ms. Lee seconded and hearing no further discussion, voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Recommend the Special Permit Modification with the Planning Board for a warehouse at 1...
MOVED to recommend the Special Permit Modification with the Planning Board for a warehouse at 1 Component Park where the antenna / will be extended 10 feet
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to recommend the Special Permit Modification with the Planning Board for a warehouse at 1 Component Park where the antenna will be extended 10 feet, Mr. Perez seconded and hearing no further discussion, voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Accept Marco Barrile's Resignation from Municipal Building Needs Committee
MOVED to accept Marco Barrile's Resignation from Municipal Building Needs Committee
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to accept Marco Barrile's Resignation from Municipal Building Needs Committee, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0, Chairman Ryan called for the Town Administrator's report..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Approve the Land Swap Agreement ~ First Amendment as presented
MOVED to approve the Land Swap Agreement ~ First Amendment as presented
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Land Swap Agreement ~ First Amendment as presented, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Transfer $240,295 to Snow and Ice, Data Processing and Library budgets to offset their...
MOVED to transfer $240,295 to Snow and Ice, Data Processing and Library budgets to offset their deficiencies
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to transfer $240,295 to Snow and Ice, Data Processing and Library budgets to offset their deficiencies, Ms. Lee seconded and hearing no further discussion, voted unanimously 3-0 to approve the 2 transfer..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Appoint Mr. Perez as OCPC Delegate
MOVED to appoint Mr. Perez as OCPC Delegate
From the minutes
“Ms. Lee MOVED to appoint Mr. Perez as OCPC Delegate, Chairman Ryan seconded and hearing no further discussion, voted unanimously 3-0 to appoint Mr. Perez as OCPC Delegate..” (Motion: Lee, second: Ryan)
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