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September 2, 2025
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Maureen Kiely
During the meeting:
- Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20th, 2025
Approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025
Approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 19th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9th, 2025
Approve the Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025
Approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 16th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Approve the Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Southfield Committee Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Southfield Committee Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of June 30th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer the issue Excessive Speeding Route 18 to the Public Safety Committee
Councilor MacDougall made a motion to refer the issue Excessive Speeding Route 18 to the Public Safety Committee. Vice President Burga stated that the Pleasant Shops had seen a lot of revitalization lately, which was great, but it meant there was more traffic going in and out and this was something she would like to see the Public Safety Committee to consider, so she seconded the motion.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Councilor Palazzo suggested as part of the conversation they may want to bring into the schools into the conversation as well. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: MacDougall)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Take measure 25 084 Town Clerk - Call of the Town General Election under same night action, 2-9(b)
Vice President Burga made motion to take measure 25 084 Town Clerk - Call of the Town General Election under same night action, 2-9(b), seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 25 084 - Town Clerk - Call of Town General Election Town Clerk Kathy Deree stated in the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the Town general election to vote on Tuesday November 4, 2025. Vice President Burga made motion to take measure 25 084 Town Clerk - Call of the Town General Election under same night action, 2-9(b), seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNAMIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 084 - Town Clerk - Call of Town General Election
Approve measure 25 084 Town Clerk - Call of the Town General Election
Vice President Burga made motion to approve measure 25 084 Town Clerk - Call of the Town General Election, seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made motion to approve measure 25 084 Town Clerk - Call of the Town General Election, seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 085 - Early Voting Hours for Nov 4, 2025 Town General Election
Take measure 25 085 Early Voting Hours for November 4th, 2025 under same night action, 2-9(b)
Vice President Burga made motion to take measure 25 085 Early Voting Hours for November 4th, 2025 under same night action, 2-9(b), seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“25 085 - Early Voting Hours for Nov 4, 2025 Town General Election Town Clerk Kathy Deree stated she submitted the following measure for consideration by Town Council that the Town Council follow the recommendation of the Town Clerk and set the Early Voting House for the November 4, 2025 Town General Election as follows: Monday October 20, 2025 through Friday October 24, 2024 8:30AM - 4:00PM at the Town Clerk's Office 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, Vice President Burga made motion to take measure 25 085 Early Voting Hours for November 4th, 2025 under same night action, 2-9(b), seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNAMIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Approve measure 25 085 Early Voting Hours for November 4th, 2025
Vice President Burga made motion to approve measure 25 085 Early Voting Hours for November 4th, 2025, seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made motion to approve measure 25 085 Early Voting Hours for November 4th, 2025, seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 086 - Appointment of Director of Administrative and Community Services
Refer measure 25 086 Appointment of Director of Administrative and Community Services to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 086 Appointment of Director of Administrative and Community Services to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 086 Appointment of Director of Administrative and Community Services to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Mathews. Molisse recused himself. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
11824710 574201 to the Mayor's Salaries line item 11214115 510001 for the purposes of funding
Refer measure 25 087 FY26 Line Item Transfer to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 087 FY26 Line Item Transfer to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 087 FY26 Line Item Transfer to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Mathews. Molisse recused himself. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 088 - CPA Funding Request - Preservation of Affordable Housing
Refer measure 25 088 CPA Funding Request - Preservation of Affordable Housing to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 088 CPA Funding Request - Preservation of Affordable Housing to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“At the time of this submittal, the balance in the Housing Fund Balance Account is $956,277.89 Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 088 CPA Funding Request - Preservation of Affordable Housing to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Mathews. Molisse recused himself. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
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