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October 4, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Jane Hackett, Brian Dwyer
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the September 20, 2021 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 20, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 20, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 112- 2021 Reprecincting Plan- Town Clerk, Kathleen Deree - action requested under
Consider measure 21 112 under 2-9(b), same night action (2021 Reprecincting Plan- Town Clerk, Kathleen Deree - action requested under)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measure 21 112 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measure 21 112 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the reprecincting plan, as amended (2021 Reprecincting Plan- Town Clerk, Kathleen Deree - action requested under)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the reprecincting plan, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the reprecincting plan, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 108-Appointment Board of Elder Services- Sally Furlong
Approve measure 20 108
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 108; that That the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Sally Furlong of 564 Pine Street to the Board of Elder Services for a 3- year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 108; that That the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Sally Furlong of 564 Pine Street to the Board of Elder Services for a 3- year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 109-Appointment Housing Authority- Patricia Lydon
Approve measure 20 109
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 109; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Patricia Lydon of 25 Water Street to the Housing Authority for a 5-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 109; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Patricia Lydon of 25 Water Street to the Housing Authority for a 5-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 106- Traffic Regulations Ledgebrook Road - Merrymount Road Area
Approve measure 21 106 (Traffic Regulations Ledgebrook Road - Merrymount Road Area)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to approve measure 21 106; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-104(a) and (d), authorize the placement of signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Restricted Turning Maneuvers Location Direction Restriction Time Pine Street at Merrymount Road Northwest Bound Right Turn Prohibited 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays Pine Street at Hickory Lane Northwest Bound Right Turn Prohibited 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays One-Way Street Street Location Direction Old Pine Street Between Ledgebrook Road and Pine Street Westbound And cause the above regulations to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1, Appendix A under Schedule II, Restricted Turning Maneuvers, and Schedule XIII, One Way Streets. He thanked Owen MacDonald and Lt. Morse. This measure was discussed at length; it will be monitored, and if needed, changes will be made. Councilors Kiely and Harrington both thanked the committee; this is a quiet little neighborhood. Unfortunately, GPS sends traffic into it and it's become a busy neighborhood. This is a good solution. Councilor DiFazio reported that the committee voted to send a letter asking MassDOT for assistance with the state road. Councilor Haugh asked if they...
From the minutes
“Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Kiely)
21 111-Acceptance of Conservation Land-640 Union Street
Vote on measure 21 111 - Acceptance of Conservation Land-640 Union Street
Said Plan being recorded in Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 704, Page 46." This parcel is conveyed to said Town of Weymouth under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40 Section 8C, as it may and hereinafter be amended and of Amendment Article 49 of the Massachusetts Constitution to be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission of the Town of Weymouth for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of the watershed resources of said Town of Weymouth. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Said Plan being recorded in Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 704, Page 46." This parcel is conveyed to said Town of Weymouth under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40 Section 8C, as it may and hereinafter be amended and of Amendment Article 49 of the Massachusetts Constitution to be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission of the Town of Weymouth for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of the watershed resources of said Town of Weymouth. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for October 18, 2021. At 7:53 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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