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February 2, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Fred Happel, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Christopher Heffernan, Kathy Kelly, Gary MacDougall, Carrie Palazzo, Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw, Stephen Shinney
Absent: Andrew Donovan
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Announcements
Open the public hearing, reading the following measures for Public Hearing: Measure 25 107-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1500-Concerning Massage...
Vice President Happel made a motion to open the public hearing, reading the following measures for Public Hearing: Measure 25 107-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1500-Concerning Massage Establishment Requirements; Measure 25 108-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1600-Concerning Mobility Studio Establishment Requirements; and Measure 25 109-Proposed Ordinance Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1400-Concerning Bodywork Establishment Requirements. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to open the public hearing, reading the following measures for Public Hearing: Measure 25 107-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1500-Concerning Massage Establishment Requirements; Measure 25 108-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1600-Concerning Mobility Studio Establishment Requirements; and Measure 25 109-Proposed Ordinance Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances- Adding Section 6-1400-Concerning Bodywork Establishment Requirements. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Heffernan)
Close the Public Hearing for 25 107 Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances Adding Section 6-1500-Concerning Massage Establishment Requirements, 25 108 Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of...
Councilor Happel made a motion to close the Public Hearing for 25 107 Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances Adding Section 6-1500-Concerning Massage Establishment Requirements, 25 108 Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances-Adding Section 6-1600-Concerning Mobility Studio Establishment Requirements, and 25 109-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances-Adding Section 6-1400-Concerning Bodywork Establishment Requirements, motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Happel made a motion to close the Public Hearing for 25 107 Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances Adding Section 6-1500-Concerning Massage Establishment Requirements, 25 108 Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances-Adding Section 6-1600-Concerning Mobility Studio Establishment Requirements, and 25 109-Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances-Adding Section 6-1400-Concerning Bodywork Establishment Requirements, motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Heffernan)
26 005 - Reserve Fund Transfer-Fire Equipment
Refer Measure 26 005 Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Happel made a motion to refer Measure 26 005 Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, to the Budget Management Committee, motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Line item (13204410-585201), was budgeted at $50,000.00 and as of the date of this measure, has a balance of $7,933.88. The balance of the Reserve Fund is $209,238.69. Councilor Happel made a motion to refer Measure 26 005 Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, to the Budget Management Committee, motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Heffernan)
Reports Of Committees
The town be authorized to enter into contract with Student Regular Day Transportation Services for a term of five years, commencing on July 1, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 30B,...
Chair MacDougall made a motion that the town be authorized to enter into contract with Student Regular Day Transportation Services for a term of five years, commencing on July 1, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 30B, Section 12. President Mathews announced that Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, WPS, was here to answer any questions the Town Council had relative to this measure. Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent explained that their contract for school transportation services will expire on June 30, 2026, and that the Weymouth Public Schools is requesting to enter into a contract with Student Regular Day Transportation Services for a term of five years, commencing on July 1, 2026. Motion was seconded by Fred Happel.
From the minutes
“Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent explained that their contract for school transportation services will expire on June 30, 2026, and that the Weymouth Public Schools is requesting to enter into a contract with Student Regular Day Transportation Services for a term of five years, commencing on July 1, 2026. Motion was seconded by Fred Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Happel)
26 002 Appointment of Building Commissioner-Jason Harris
Approve the appointment of Building Commissioner Jason Harris
Vice President Happel made a motion to approve the appointment of Building Commissioner Jason Harris, motion seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to approve the appointment of Building Commissioner Jason Harris, motion seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Heffernan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Happel made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Heffernan)
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