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April 22, 2026
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jeffrey P. Ryan, Michael A. Perez, Marcie M. Lee
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Board reorganization vote: Appoint Mr. Perez as Chairman
- Board reorganization vote: Appoint Ms. Lee as Vice-Chairman
- Board reorganization vote: Appoint Mr. Ryan as Clerk
Every vote, in order
Ratify the Temporary Appointment of Alison Hatch as Interim COA Director until a...
MOVED to ratify the Temporary Appointment of Alison Hatch as Interim COA Director until a permanent appointment can be made
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify the Temporary Appointment of Alison Hatch as Interim COA Director until a permanent appointment can be made, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to appoint..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Appoint Mr. Perez as Chairman
MOVED to appoint Mr. Perez as Chairman
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to appoint Mr. Perez as Chairman, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Appoint Ms. Lee as Vice-Chairman
MOVED appoint Ms. Lee as Vice-Chairman
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED appoint Ms. Lee as Vice-Chairman, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Appoint Mr. Ryan as Clerk
MOVED to appoint Mr. Ryan as Clerk
From the minutes
“Ms. Lee MOVED to appoint Mr. Ryan as Clerk, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Lee, second: Perez)
Appoint Mr. Perez as SERSG Signatory
MOVED to appoint Mr. Perez as SERSG Signatory
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to appoint Mr. Perez as SERSG Signatory, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Appoint Ms. Lee as Road Cut Signatory
MOVED to appoint Ms. Lee as Road Cut Signatory
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to appoint Ms. Lee as Road Cut Signatory, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0, Mr..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Appoint Mr. Ryan as Parking Clerk
MOVED to appoint Mr. Ryan as Parking Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Perez MOVED to appoint Mr. Ryan as Parking Clerk, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Perez, second: Perez)
Approve the FY27 Budget at $49,164,355
MOVED to approve the FY27 Budget at $49,164,355
The minutes say this member recused from certain budget lines only; recorded as part of the unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the FY27 Budget at $49,164,355, Ms. Lee seconded and recused herself from the Selectmen's and Benefits Budgets, hearing no further discussion, the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve with Ms. Lee recused from the Selectmen and Benefits Budgets..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Place all Articles presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOVED to place all Articles presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to place all Articles presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the Motions with funding source as presented for the Annual Town Meeting
MOVED to approve the Motions with funding source as presented for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Motions with funding source as presented for the Annual Town Meeting, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Recommend all Articles as presented for the Annual Town Meeting
MOVED to recommend all Articles as presented for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to recommend all Articles as presented for the Annual Town Meeting, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Approve the readers for the Annual Town Meeting as presented
MOVED to approve the readers for the Annual Town Meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the readers for the Annual Town Meeting as presented, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOVED to sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Approve the Antique/Second Hand License Renewals as presented, pending final...
MOVED to approve the Antique/Second Hand License Renewals as presented, pending final inspections and the completion of : outstanding paperwork
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Antique/Second Hand License Renewals as presented, pending final inspections and the completion of outstanding paperwork, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the One-Day Entertainment License for WBYAA Field Day — May 2, 2026 and waive...
MOVED to approve the One-Day Entertainment License for WBYAA Field Day — May 2, 2026 and waive the fee for the event
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the One-Day Entertainment License for WBYAA Field Day — May 2, 2026 and waive the fee for the event, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License for Old Colony Brewing for Field Day ~ May 2, 2026,...
MOVED to approve the One-Day Liquor License for Old Colony Brewing for Field Day ~ May 2, 2026, following the stipulations set by Chief Nixon
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the One-Day Liquor License for Old Colony Brewing for Field Day ~ May 2, 2026, following the stipulations set by Chief Nixon, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously Chairman Ryan reviewed the most recent updates for the Site Plan Review Special Permit for a Solar Farm at 591 Walnut Street, requesting it be discussed again at a later meeting..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026, :
MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026, :
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Lee)
Accept the Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 for review
MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 for review
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 for review, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the Capital Budget Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
MOVED to approve the Capital Budget Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Capital Budget Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026, Mr. Perez seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Sign the Proclamation for the First Church Celebrating 375 Years
MOVED to sign the Proclamation for the First Church Celebrating 375 Years
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to sign the Proclamation for the First Church Celebrating 375 Years, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Adjourn
MOVED to adjourn
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to adjourn, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0 to adjourn..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
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