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March 6, 2023
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023
Approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Pascale Burga with no vote written. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the January 10, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Pascale Burga with no vote written. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2023
Approve the minutes from the January 31, 2023 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Pascale Burga with no vote written. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Council Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023
Approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023
Approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2023
Approve the minutes from the February 16, 2023 Economic Development Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 16, 2023 Economic Development Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 16, 2023 Economic Development Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023
Approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023
Approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on the measure
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 008- CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on February 24, 2023. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 008- CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park
Continue the public hearing on the measure to March 20, 2023 (CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park)
Vice President Molisse motioned to continue the public hearing on the measure to March 20, 2023, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to continue the public hearing on the measure to March 20, 2023, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 009-CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park
Open the public hearing on the measure (CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“23 009-CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Heffernan)
Close the public hearing on the measure (CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer the plan to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the plan to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth accept the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the plan to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 012- Request to Enter into 5-Year Student Food Service Contract
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Request to Enter into 5-Year Student Food Service Contract)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 012- Request to Enter into 5-Year Student Food Service Contract On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town Council authorize the Town to enter into a contract for student food service for a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, section 12. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 013- Request to Enter into 6-Year Foreign Language Curriculum Contract
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Request to Enter into 6-Year Foreign Language Curriculum Contract)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 013- Request to Enter into 6-Year Foreign Language Curriculum Contract On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town Council authorize the Town to enter into a contract for student foreign language curriculum for a term of five (6) years, commencing on July 1, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 014- Library Line Item Transfer
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Library Line Item Transfer)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 014- Library Line Item Transfer On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer a total of $25000 as delineated below for the purpose of meeting the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) materials expenditure requirement: $25000 from Adult Services Salaries To the following line items: Books and Related Materials Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 015- Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals-Kemal Denizkurt
Adopt the reappointment list: Measure Reappointment Comm/Brd Term 23 015 Kemal Denizkurt BZA 6/30/2025 23 016 Hank Goldman Commission on Disabilities 6/30/2026 23 017 Alicia Lyons Scholarship Fund...
Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment list: Measure Reappointment Comm/Brd Term 23 015 Kemal Denizkurt BZA 6/30/2025 23 016 Hank Goldman Commission on Disabilities 6/30/2026 23 017 Alicia Lyons Scholarship Fund Committee 6/30/2026 23 018 John Reilly Conservation Commission 6/30/2026 23 019 Jeanette Rose Board of Elder Svc. 6/30/2026 23 020 LaurieAnn Yeisley-Drogin Commission on Disabilities 6/30/2026 Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Subdivision Plan Of Land, Holly Estates Extension, Weymouth,
Refer the measure to the Public Works Committee and the Planning Board
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Public Works Committee and the Planning Board and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Public Works Committee and the Planning Board and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 004- Municipal Aggregation of Electricity
Favorable action on measure 23 004 (Municipal Aggregation of Electricity)
Councilor Shanahan motioned favorable action on measure 23 004; be it ordered that the Town Council authorize the appropriate department(s) to research, develop and participate in a contract, or contracts, to aggregate the electricity load of the residents and businesses in Weymouth and for other related services, independently, or in joint action with other municipalities, and authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accomplish the same. Note: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by enacting Chapter 164 of the Acts of 1997, has established a competitive marketplace through deregulation and restructuring of the electric utility industry. The residents and businesses or our Town have substantial economic, environmental, and social interests at stake and are interested in reducing their electricity rates. If an aggregation of electricity load is implemented in our Town, individual residents and businesses would retain the right to opt out of the aggregation with no penalty and to choose any other competitive supplier or stay with the default utility. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
22 135- Town Council Code of Ordinances Amendment, Section 8-4-8 Openings in Street
Approve the measure (Town Council Code of Ordinances Amendment, Section 8-4-8 Openings in Street)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth amend Section 8-408 of the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances: § 8-408. Openings in streets restricted. 1. (a) In general. No street, road or highway in the Town shall be opened for installation of sewers, water mains, drains, public utilities or other purposes, except for emergency services, for five years after such street, road or highway has been reconstructed, rebuilt or relocated. Prior to reconstruction, rebuilding or relocation of any street, road or highway, the Department of Public Works shall notify the telephone, gas and electric companies not less than three months before actual work will be started. If the Town requires a street opening for non-emergency work, a notification in writing will be provided to Town Council no less than 30 days prior to opening of said street indicating the address, reason for opening and estimated timeline for the opening and work to completion. The motion was seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: MacDougall)
22 138-Traffic Regulations- Wharf Street at East Street
Measure 22 138 (Traffic Regulations- Wharf Street at East Street)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to measure 22 138; 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)m authorize the erection of signs regulating motor vehicle movements as follows: Restricted Turning Maneuvers Location Direction Restriction Time Wharf Street at East Street Southwest bound Right Turn Prohibited All Times and cause the above regulation 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. Councilor MacDougall seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to measure 22 138; 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)m authorize the erection of signs regulating motor vehicle movements as follows: Restricted Turning Maneuvers Location Direction Restriction Time Wharf Street at East Street Southwest bound Right Turn Prohibited All Times and cause the above regulation 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. Councilor MacDougall seconded the motion. Traffic Engineer McDonald was available on Zoom to answer any questions. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: MacDougall)
22 131-Citizen Petition New Building Moratorium
Take no action on measure 22 131, and place the matter on file with the Town Clerk (Citizen Petition New Building Moratorium)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to take no action on measure 22 131, and place the matter on file with the Town Clerk. Councilor MacDougall seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to take no action on measure 22 131, and place the matter on file with the Town Clerk. Councilor MacDougall seconded the motion. Councilor MacDougall pointed out that he learned a lot about the town's water issue by participating in this. He thanked the residents for bringing this forward and he agrees moving it to the Public Works is the right strategy. He is also pleased that it resulted in some water measures being brought forward. Councilor Belmarsh supported the motion. She thanked the proponents, the committee, and Chair DiFazio for his summary. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: MacDougall)
23 009-CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park
Favorable action on measure 23 009 (CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 23 009; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account for the supply of playground equipment and a gazebo for the upcoming construction of Beals Park in North Weymouth. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was conducted on March 6, 2023. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 23 009; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account for the supply of playground equipment and a gazebo for the upcoming construction of Beals Park in North Weymouth. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 011-Appointment to Board of Registrars- Joseph Fleming
Deny the measure (Appointment to Board of Registrars- Joseph Fleming)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to deny the measure; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter not appoint Joseph Fleming of 63 Alroy Road to the Board of Registrars for a 3-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 motioned to deny the measure; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter not appoint Joseph Fleming of 63 Alroy Road to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is March 20, 2023. At 9:30 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor DiFazio YES Vice President Molisse YES Councilor Happel YES President Mathews YES Councilor Heffernan YES Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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