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July 11, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings
Absent: None
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Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger - October 23, 2022
Approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 23, 2022, to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 23, 2022, to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from the Public Safety and the Health Departments.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 23, 2022, to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from the Public Safety and the Health Departments. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Algonquin Gas - Temporary Work Space Agreement - First Amendment
Approve and sign the First Amendment to the Temporary Workspace Agreement with Algonquin Gas for the property located at 7 Downey Terrace and, for the work to be completed between May 1, 2023, and...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the First Amendment to the Temporary Workspace Agreement with Algonquin Gas for the property located at 7 Downey Terrace and, for the work to be completed between May 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the First Amendment to the Temporary Workspace Agreement with Algonquin Gas for the property located at 7 Downey Terrace and, for the work to be completed between May 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Washington St.
Grant the change of hours request for Dunkin Donuts at 915 High Street and 400 Washington Street on their 2022 Common Victualler (CV) licenses valid until December 31, 2022. Both CV licenses will...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant the change of hours request for Dunkin Donuts at 915 High Street and 400 Washington Street on their 2022 Common Victualler (CV) licenses valid until December 31, 2022. Both CV licenses will be amended to reflect operating hours from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week, with deliveries and dumpster service prohibited until after 6:00 a.m. Also, for the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the license.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant the change of hours request for Dunkin Donuts at 915 High Street and 400 Washington Street on their 2022 Common Victualler (CV) licenses valid until December 31, 2022. Both CV licenses will be amended to reflect operating hours from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week, with deliveries and dumpster service prohibited until after 6:00 a.m. Also, for the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the license. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Public Hearing - Small Cell Communications Equipment, 793 High Street
Close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment for 793 High Street
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment for 793 High Street.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment for 793 High Street. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
height requirement
Close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment for 692 High Street
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment for 692 High Street.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment for 692 High Street. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Public Hearing - Cable License Renewal - Verizon New England Inc.
Close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Cable License Renewal - Verizon New England, Inc. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Cable License Renewal - Verizon New England, Inc. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the July 11, 2022, Public Hearing, Cable License Renewal - Verizon New England, Inc. R. Gotti, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Forbes Road Traffic Study
Authorize a baseline traffic study for Forbes Road, Canton Street, and Everett Street, to be conducted in September of 2022
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize a baseline traffic study for Forbes Road, Canton Street, and Everett Street, to be conducted in September of 2022.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize a baseline traffic study for Forbes Road, Canton Street, and Everett Street, to be conducted in September of 2022. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Fiscal Year 2022 - Year End Close
Allocate the amount of $40,000 from the Select Board Reserve Account, with $27,000 to the Police Salary Budget, and $13,000 to the Council on Aging Salary Budget, to close out the Fiscal Year 2022
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board allocate the amount of $40,000 from the Select Board Reserve Account, with $27,000 to the Police Salary Budget, and $13,000 to the Council on Aging Salary Budget, to close out the Fiscal Year 2022.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board allocate the amount of $40,000 from the Select Board Reserve Account, with $27,000 to the Police Salary Budget, and $13,000 to the Council on Aging Salary Budget, to close out the Fiscal Year 2022. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Recommendation
Approve the use of $465,000 of allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for a Town-wide Disability Audit ($25,000), Social Services increased program capacity ($150,000), Library HVAC...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the use of $465,000 of allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for a Town-wide Disability Audit ($25,000), Social Services increased program capacity ($150,000), Library HVAC ($100,000), and for the School Street Playground ($190,000).
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the use of $465,000 of allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for a Town-wide Disability Audit ($25,000), Social Services increased program capacity ($150,000), Library HVAC ($100,000), and for the School Street Playground ($190,000). R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Hanlon/Deerfield School Project Update
Request Chris Coleman and Pam Dukeman to review town funding sources for a potential appropriation towards the Hanlon/Deerfield School Building Project and to report back to the Select Board at...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board request Chris Coleman and Pam Dukeman to review town funding sources for a potential appropriation towards the Hanlon/Deerfield School Building Project and to report back to the Select Board at its meeting on August 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board request Chris Coleman and Pam Dukeman to review town funding sources for a potential appropriation towards the Hanlon/Deerfield School Building Project and to report back to the Select Board at its meeting on August 1, 2022. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint the following to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee: A. To re-appoint Michael Kraft and Enkelejda Klosi and to appoint David Atkins and Maria Costantini as Members on the...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to appoint the following to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee: A. To re-appoint Michael Kraft and Enkelejda Klosi and to appoint David Atkins and Maria Costantini as Members on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee, all for one-year terms to expire on June 30, 2023. B. To appoint Christopher Coleman, and Todd Korchin as Ex-Officio Members on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2023; and to appoint Kathleen Wynne as the Planning Board Liaison on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to appoint the following to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee: A. To re-appoint Michael Kraft and Enkelejda Klosi and to appoint David Atkins and Maria Costantini as Members on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee, all for one-year terms to expire on June 30, 2023. B. To appoint Christopher Coleman, and Todd Korchin as Ex-Officio Members on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2023; and to appoint Kathleen Wynne as the Planning Board Liaison on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M, LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 21, 2022
Accept the regular meeting minutes from June 21, 2022
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the regular meeting minutes from June 21, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the regular meeting minutes from June 21, 2022. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
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