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November 10, 2025
16 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Stephen Shinney; the roll call counts 1 absent (Maureen Kiely), so this councilor is counted present.
Present: Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo, Stephen Shinney
Absent: Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for Measure 25 090 Utility Petition for Pole Relocation 137 Lambert Ave
Vice President Shanahan made a motion to close the public hearing for Measure 25 090 Utility Petition for Pole Relocation 137 Lambert Ave. Seconded by councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Shanahan made a motion to close the public hearing for Measure 25 090 Utility Petition for Pole Relocation 137 Lambert Ave. Seconded by councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
Approve measure 25 090 Utility Petition for Pole Relocation 137 Lambert Ave under same night action 2-9(b)
Vice President Shanahan made a motion to approve measure 25 090 Utility Petition for Pole Relocation 137 Lambert Ave under same night action 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Shanahan made a motion to approve measure 25 090 Utility Petition for Pole Relocation 137 Lambert Ave under same night action 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
25 099 - Fiscal Yer 2026 Tax Classification
Refer measure 25 099 Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification to the Budget Management Committee (Fiscal Yer 2026 Tax Classification)
Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 099 Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 099 Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
25 100 - Donation to Elder Services
Refer measure 25 100 Donation to Elder Services to the Budget Management Committee
Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 100 Donation to Elder Services to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 100 Donation to Elder Services to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
25 101 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Unpaid Bills
Refer measure 25 102 Reserve Fund Transfer - Unpaid Bills to the Budget Management Committee
Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 102 Reserve Fund Transfer - Unpaid Bills to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“At the time of the submittal of this measure, the amount available in the Reserve Fund is $260,000.00 Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 102 Reserve Fund Transfer - Unpaid Bills to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
25 103 - Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Margaret Scott
Refer measure 25 103 Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Margaret Scott to the Budget Management Committee
Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 103 Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Margaret Scott to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 103 Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Margaret Scott to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
25 104 - Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Joan Miller
Refer measure 25 104 Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Joan Miller
Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 104 Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Joan Miller. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Shanahan moved to refer measure 25 104 Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities - Joan Miller. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
25 091 - Appointment as Town Clerk - Lisa Van Winkle
Vote on measure 25 091 - Appointment as Town Clerk - Lisa Van Winkle
She will serve a term of three years. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She will serve a term of three years. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 092 - Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk - Lee Hultin
Vote on measure 25 092 - Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk - Lee Hultin
This measure will amend measure 25 002 Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk Lee Hultin as the three year term would be amended accordingly to be in line with the Town Clerk appointment. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This measure will amend measure 25 002 Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk Lee Hultin as the three year term would be amended accordingly to be in line with the Town Clerk appointment. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 093 - Appointment to the Weymouth Cultural Council - Jason Benjamin
Vote on measure 25 093 - Appointment to the Weymouth Cultural Council - Jason Benjamin
This is a two year term set to expire on June 30%, 2027 and was filling vacancy created by the resignation of Gina O'Leary. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a two year term set to expire on June 30%, 2027 and was filling vacancy created by the resignation of Gina O'Leary. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 094 - Appointment to the Historical Commission - Harrison Carter
Favorable action on measure 25 094 - Appointment to the Historical Commission - Harrison Carter
Chair Shanahan stated that Measure 25 094 - Appointment to Historical Commission - Harrison Carter was hereby submitted for consideration by the full Town Council, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter he respectfully submitted the name of Harrison Carter of 61 Marks Road, Weymouth, MA, 02189 for appointment to the Historical Commission filling a three year term due to expire on June 30. 2026. This was filling a remainder of a three year term created by the resignation of Zachary Craig. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Shanahan stated that Measure 25 094 - Appointment to Historical Commission - Harrison Carter was hereby submitted for consideration by the full Town Council, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter he respectfully submitted the name of Harrison Carter of 61 Marks Road, Weymouth, MA, 02189 for appointment to the Historical Commission filling a three year term due to expire on June 30. 2026. This was filling a remainder of a three year term created by the resignation of Zachary Craig. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 095 - Appointment to the Board of Elder Services - Linda Glennon
Vote on measure 25 095 - Appointment to the Board of Elder Services - Linda Glennon
This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Ashely Eikelberg. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Ashely Eikelberg. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 096 - Appointment to the Recreation Commission - Rebecca Haugh
Vote on measure 25 096 - Appointment to the Recreation Commission - Rebecca Haugh
This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Arthur DelRosso. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Arthur DelRosso. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 097 - Appointment to the Cultural Council - Brian Kintz
Vote on measure 25 097 - Appointment to the Cultural Council - Brian Kintz
This is a two year term due to expire on June 30%, 2027 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Marie Stoeckel. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a two year term due to expire on June 30%, 2027 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Marie Stoeckel. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 098 - Appointment to the Scholarship Committee - Brian Kintz
Vote on measure 25 098 - Appointment to the Scholarship Committee - Brian Kintz
This is a three year term due to expire on June 30%, 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Grafton. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a three year term due to expire on June 30%, 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Grafton. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Shanahan made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice President Shanahan made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. President Burga stated the next scheduled meeting would be held on November 17", 2025. Chair Shanahan made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
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