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September 15, 2025
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
During the meeting:
- Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing for 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs and Cats
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs and Cats. The public hearing was published on August 29th , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs & Cats Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs and Cats. The public hearing was published on August 29th , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs & Cats
Close the public for 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs & Cats
Councilor Burga made a motion to close the public for 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs & Cats. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made a motion to close the public for 25 057 Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 6-705(k) Dogs & Cats. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 089 - CPA Funding Request - Smelt Brook Fish Ladder
Refer measure 25 089 CPA Funding Request - Smelt Brook Fish Ladder to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 089 CPA Funding Request - Smelt Brook Fish Ladder to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“At the time of this submittal the balance in the unrestricted account is $2,074,598. Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 089 CPA Funding Request - Smelt Brook Fish Ladder to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 086 Appointment of Director of Administrative and Community Services
Favorable action on measure 25 086 - Appointment of Director of Administrative and Community Services
Councilor DiFazio stated that they had chosen an excellent person for the position and the constituents could not have a better person in the Town of Weymouth to do exactly what the position called for and wished him luck. Chair Shanahan stated on behalf of the Budget Management Committee, he hereby submitted the following measure to the Town Council for its consideration and action, in accordance with Section 2-10 and 3-3 of the Town Charter and Section 2-209 of the Town Ordinances, I respectfully submit the name of Thomas J. Lacey for appointment as Director of Administrative and Community Services and was seconded by Vice President Burga.
Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiFazio stated that they had chosen an excellent person for the position and the constituents could not have a better person in the Town of Weymouth to do exactly what the position called for and wished him luck. Chair Shanahan stated on behalf of the Budget Management Committee, he hereby submitted the following measure to the Town Council for its consideration and action, in accordance with Section 2-10 and 3-3 of the Town Charter and Section 2-209 of the Town Ordinances, I respectfully submit the name of Thomas J. Lacey for appointment as Director of Administrative and Community Services and was seconded by Vice President Burga. President Molisse recused himself from the vote. Councilor Mathews thanked President Molisse for submitting former councilor Lacey's name. Councilor Mathews stated he appreciated the years of service he had with him on the Town Council and was looking forward to working with him again and he was a great choice. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
25 087 - FY26 Line-Item Transfer
Favorable action on measure 25 087 - FY26 Line-Item Transfer
Chair Shanahan stated on behalf of the Budget Management Committee, he hereby submitted the following measure to the Town Council for consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth transfer the following sums of money, $59,063.04 from the property and liability insurance budget line item 11824710 574201 to the Mayor's Salaries line item 1124115 510001 for the purposes of funding the salary for the Director of Administrative and Community Services. Seconded by Councilor Burga.
Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Shanahan stated on behalf of the Budget Management Committee, he hereby submitted the following measure to the Town Council for consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth transfer the following sums of money, $59,063.04 from the property and liability insurance budget line item 11824710 574201 to the Mayor's Salaries line item 1124115 510001 for the purposes of funding the salary for the Director of Administrative and Community Services. Seconded by Councilor Burga. President Molisse recused himself from the vote. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
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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