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May 19, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The council's Annual Town Meeting (so named in the minutes).
Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 5th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 5th, 2025
Approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 5th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearings for measures 25 058 through and including 25 070
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearings for measures 25 058 through and including 25 070. The public hearing was published on May 19th , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearings for measures 25 058 through and including 25 070. The public hearing was published on May 19th , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
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Refer Fire Safety, Public Safety concerns to the Public Safety Committee
Councilor Palazzo made a motion to refer Fire Safety, Public Safety concerns to the Public Safety Committee. Seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Councilor Palazzo made a motion to refer Fire Safety, Public Safety concerns to the Public Safety Committee. Seconded by Councilor MacDougall. Mr. Langill stated that he did not mind discussion but stated that the other side needed to be looked at as well, they are aware of the challenges and needs are, but they also need to discuss the solutions and be part of that equation as well. If there are people who think they can come up with solutions that was great. Councilor Palazzo stated that she did not have the answer but would extend the invitation to those that are part of the solution. Councilor Coughlin asked what would the affect that would this be on FY 26 budget. President Molisse stated it would not affect the budget at all, it would just be a discussion of the matters going on there. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Palazzo, second: MacDougall)
Close the public hearings for measures 25 058 through and including 25 070
Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearings for measures 25 058 through and including 25 070. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearings for measures 25 058 through and including 25 070. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Burga made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
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