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September 5, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 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
Absent: Greg Shanahan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Favorable action on the Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“MINUTES Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing, noting that the abutters were notified on 25 August 2023
Vice Chair Molisse motioned to open the public hearing, noting that the abutters were notified on 25 August 2023; motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING 23 112-National Grid Underground Electrical-94 Puritan Road Vice Chair Molisse motioned to open the public hearing, noting that the abutters were notified on 25 August 2023; motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 112-National Grid Underground Electrical-94 Puritan Road
Close the public hearing (National Grid Underground Electrical-94 Puritan Road)
Vice Chair Molisse motioned to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Molisse motioned to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Action under 2-9(b) (National Grid Underground Electrical-94 Puritan Road)
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for action under 2-9(b), motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Molisse motioned for action under 2-9(b), motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Favorable action (National Grid Underground Electrical-94 Puritan Road)
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 113-CPA Funding Request-Additional Funding for the Construction
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (CPA Funding Request-Additional Funding for the Construction)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 114-Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Steven Whalen
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Steven Whalen)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 114-Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Steven Whalen On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, to submit Stephen Whalen of 25 Lincoln Street for appointment to the Board of Assessors, term to expire on June 30, 2025. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 115-Appointment to the Planning Board-Charles Young
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Planning Board-Charles Young)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 115-Appointment to the Planning Board-Charles Young On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, to submit Charles Young of 39 Apple Tree Lane for appointment to the Planning Board, for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 116-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Lisa McCrosson
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Lisa McCrosson)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 116-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Lisa McCrosson On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, to submit Lisa McCrosson for appointment to the Cultural Council, with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 117-Appointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Singleton
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Singleton)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 117-Appointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Singleton On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, to submit Frank Singleton for appointment to the Waterfront Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 118-Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Norman Tetreault
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Norman Tetreault)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 118-Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Norman Tetreault On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, to submit Norman Tetreault for appointment to the Commission on Disabilities, for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 119-Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Sheri Eldridge
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Sheri Eldridge)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 119-Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Sheri Eldridge On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, to submit Sheri Eldridge for appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee, for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 120-Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article II, s.120-6 and Article IV, s.120-13,
Refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee (Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article II, s.120-6 and Article IV, s.120-13,)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 111-Proposed Amendment to Union Point Zoning District Map at Exhibit A of
Unfavorable action on measure 22 111
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Chair DiFazio motioned for unfavorable action on measure 22 111, motion seconded by Councilor Molise and
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Chair DiFazio motioned for unfavorable action on measure 22 111, motion seconded by Councilor Molise and voted unanimously.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
New Business
Referral of the aforementioned issues to the Southfield/Union Point Committee
Motioned for referral of the aforementioned issues to the Southfield/Union Point Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Molisse and
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He motioned for referral of the aforementioned issues to the Southfield/Union Point Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Molisse and voted unanimously.” (second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for 18 September 2023. At 7:59 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
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