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February 17, 2026
15 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Fred Happel, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Andrew Donovan, Kathy Kelly, Gary MacDougall, Carrie Palazzo, Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
Absent: Christopher Heffernan, Stephen Shinney
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
Vice President Happel made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“MINUTES President Mathews stated that there were two sets of Minutes for consideration on the Agenda, and indicated that on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes, there was an error on the date, it should read December 1, 2025, and not December 1, 2026. Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025 Vice President Happel made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026
Vice President Happel made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026 Vice President Happel made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
Public Hearings
Open the Public Hearing on measure 26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior, indicating that the Public Hearing was published on February 6, 2026
Vice President Happel made a motion to open the Public Hearing on measure 26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior, indicating that the Public Hearing was published on February 6, 2026. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to open the Public Hearing on measure 26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior, indicating that the Public Hearing was published on February 6, 2026. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior,
Close the Public Hearing on measure 26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior
Vice President Happel made a motion to close the Public Hearing on measure 26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“Having no questions or comments from the public, Vice President Happel made a motion to close the Public Hearing on measure 26 003 - CPA Funding Request-Abigail Adams Birthplace Roof and Exterior. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
Open the Public Hearing on measure 26 004-CPA Funding Request Old South Union Church Bell
Vice President Happel made a motion to open the Public Hearing on measure 26 004-CPA Funding Request Old South Union Church Bell. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to open the Public Hearing on measure 26 004-CPA Funding Request Old South Union Church Bell. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
Close the Public Hearing on Measure 26 004-CPA Funding Request-Old South Union Church Bell
Vice President Happel made a motion to close the Public Hearing on Measure 26 004-CPA Funding Request-Old South Union Church Bell. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to close the Public Hearing on Measure 26 004-CPA Funding Request-Old South Union Church Bell. Motion seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 26 006-Appointment Memorial Committee-Joe Bronske to Budget Management
Vice President Happel made a motion to refer measure 26 006-Appointment Memorial Committee-Joe Bronske to Budget Management. Motion seconded by Carrie Palazzo.
From the minutes
“This is a 3-year term due to expire on June 20th , 2029. Vice President Happel made a motion to refer measure 26 006-Appointment Memorial Committee-Joe Bronske to Budget Management. Motion seconded by Carrie Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
Refer measure 26 007-Appointment to the Construction Steering Committee-Gregory LaBella to Budget Management
Vice President Happel made a motion to refer measure 26 007-Appointment to the Construction Steering Committee-Gregory LaBella to Budget Management. Motion seconded by Carrie Palazzo.
From the minutes
“This is a 3-year term due to expire on June 30, 2029. Vice President Happel made a motion to refer measure 26 007-Appointment to the Construction Steering Committee-Gregory LaBella to Budget Management. Motion seconded by Carrie Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
25 109 - Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances Adding
Favorable action on measure 25 109 - Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances Adding
A Public Hearing was held on February 2, 2026, and the Ordinance Committee met once again for a final review on February 1, 2026, wherein the Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend to the full Town Council passage of all three of these Ordinances. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 107 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1500, entitled 'Massage Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1501 through 6-1510. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Public Hearing was held on February 2, 2026, and the Ordinance Committee met once again for a final review on February 1, 2026, wherein the Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend to the full Town Council passage of all three of these Ordinances. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 107 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1500, entitled 'Massage Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1501 through 6-1510. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
25 107 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
Favorable action on measure 25 107 - That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 108 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1600, entitled 'Mobility Studio Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1601 through 6-1613. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 108 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1600, entitled 'Mobility Studio Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1601 through 6-1613. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
25 108 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
Favorable action on measure 25 108 - That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 109 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1400, entitled 'Bodywork Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1401 through 6-1413. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 109 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1400, entitled 'Bodywork Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1401 through 6-1413. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
25 109 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
Favorable action on measure 25 109 - That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
Councilor MacDougall stated that this measure was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier in the evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall stated that this measure was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier in the evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Councilor MacDougall indicated that measure 26 004 - CPA Funding Request-Old South Union Church, was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier in the evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall indicated that measure 26 004 - CPA Funding Request-Old South Union Church, was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier in the evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Councilor MacDougall read this measure into the record: "That the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $31,000.00 from the FY26 Reserve Fund (11325201-573100) to the Fire Department Equipment line item (13204410-585201) for the purpose of purchasing turnout gear, helmet fronts and airpack repairs." 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 MacDougall indicated that measure 26 005 - Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier this evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall read this measure into the record: "That the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $31,000.00 from the FY26 Reserve Fund (11325201-573100) to the Fire Department Equipment line item (13204410-585201) for the purpose of purchasing turnout gear, helmet fronts and airpack repairs." 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 MacDougall indicated that measure 26 005 - Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier this evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting. Motion
Vice President Happel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palazzo.
From the minutes
“Vice President Happel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palazzo. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Palazzo)
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