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July 15, 2026
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael A. Perez, Marcie M. Lee, Jeffrey P. Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session (collective bargaining: Police Union)
Enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (Police Union), returning to Open Session
Roll call by name. No mover or seconder recorded.
From the minutes
“I would entertain a motion to enter into Executive Session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically the Police Union ... The Board will reconvene into Open Session. Roll call vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: Perez, yes; Lee, yes; Ryan, yes..”
Ratify Susan Hebb's Employment as Kitchen Assistant for the COA effective July 22,...
MOVED to ratify Susan Hebb's Employment as Kitchen Assistant for the COA effective July 22, 2026
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to ratify Susan Hebb's Employment as Kitchen Assistant for the COA effective July 22, 2026, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Police Union and to sign the MOU
MOVED to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Police Union and to sign the MOU
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Police Union and to sign the MOU, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0 to ratify and sign..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Approve the Interim License for a temporary easement on Cyr Street for National Grid
MOVED to approve the Interim License for a temporary easement on Cyr Street for National Grid
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to approve the Interim License for a temporary easement on Cyr Street for National Grid, Mr. Ryan seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Execute the memo for National Grid regarding the temporary easement on Cyr Street...
MOVED to execute the memo for National Grid regarding the temporary easement on Cyr Street (the Board will request a permanent easement at the next Town Meeting)
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to execute the memo for National Grid regarding the temporary easement on Cyr Street, The Board will commit to providing a request for a permanent easement at the next Town Meeting, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to execute..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Approve the MBNC Mission Statement / Policies and Procedures as presented
MOVED to approve the MBNC Mission Statement / Policies and Procedures as presented
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to approve the MBNC Mission Statement / Policies and Procedures as presented, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Approve the Common Victualler DBA Name Change for Sadzeh LLC DBA Queen Pizza & San...
MOVED to approve the Common Victualler DBA Name Change for Sadzeh LLC DBA Queen Pizza & Sandwiches (Formally Kun Kabob & Curry) at 233 W. Center Street pending final inspections
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to approve the Common Victualler DBA Name Change for Sadzeh LLC DBA Queen Pizza & Sandwiches (Formally Kun Kabob & Curry) at 233 W. Center Street pending final inspections, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2026
MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2026, Mr. Ryan seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Accept the Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026 for review
MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026 for review
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to accept the Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026 for review, Mr. Ryan seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Appoint Caribeth Lawler to the Open Space and Recreation Committee
MOVED to appoint Caribeth Lawler to the Open Space and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to appoint Caribeth Lawler to the Open Space and Recreation Committee, Mr. Ryan seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Appoint David Farrell as Records Access Officer for Veteran's Services, Memorial D...
MOVED to appoint David Farrell as Records Access Officer for Veteran's Services, Memorial Day / Veterans Day Legacy Committee
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to appoint David Farrell as Records Access Officer for Veteran's Services, Memorial Day / Veterans Day Legacy Committee, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Appoint Wendy Adams as Records Access Officer for the COA
MOVED to appoint Wendy Adams as Records Access Officer for the COA
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to appoint Wendy Adams as Records Access Officer for the COA, Ms. Lee seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Remove Hugh Hurley and to add Jim Noyes to the By-Law Study Committee (representin...
MOVED to remove Hugh Hurley and to add Jim Noyes to the By-Law Study Committee (representing the Planning Board)
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to remove Hugh Hurley and to add Jim Noyes to the By-Law Study Committee (representing the Planning Board), Mr. Ryan seconded, hearing no discussion. The Board voted unanimously 3-0 to accept..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Approve the Land Swap Agreement – Fifth Amendment for the Lincoln Street Project a...
MOVED to approve the Land Swap Agreement – Fifth Amendment for the Lincoln Street Project as presented
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to approve the Land Swap Agreement – Fifth Amendment for the Lincoln Street Project as presented, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Accept Small Clean Energy Permitting as presented, effective October 1, 2026
MOVED to accept Small Clean Energy Permitting as presented, effective October 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to accept Small Clean Energy Permitting as presented, effective October 1, 2026, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Appoint Nick Iafrate to become the Local Government Representative for Small Clean...
MOVED to appoint Nick Iafrate to become the Local Government Representative for Small Clean Energy Permitting as presented, effective October 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED to appoint Nick Iafrate to become the Local Government Representative for Small Clean Energy Permitting as presented, effective October 1, 2026, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously 3-0..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Preference for a 4-way stop at the West Street / Crescent Street intersection
MOVED to that their preference would be to have a 4-way stop at West Street / Crescent Street Intersection
From the minutes
“Chairman Perez MOVED that their preference would be to have a 4-way stop at West Street / Crescent Street Intersection, Ms. Lee seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Perez, second: Lee)
Enter Executive Session (collective bargaining: Fire Union)
Enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (Fire Union), not to return to Open Session
Roll call by name. No mover or seconder recorded.
From the minutes
“I would entertain a motion to enter into Executive Session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically the Fire Union ... The Board will not reconvene into Open Session. Roll call vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: Perez, yes; Lee, yes; Ryan, yes..”
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