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Mike Molisse
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At the start of 31 of 31 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.
Missed none.
September 15, 2025: 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.
“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)
September 15, 2025: 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.
“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)
June 30, 2025 (Special meeting): Vote on measure 25 060 - Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Appropriation - General Government
The sources of fund for set expenditure are as outlined in revenue projections. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“The sources of fund for set expenditure are as outlined in revenue projections. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
June 30, 2025 (Special meeting): Favorable action on measure 25 082 - Borrowing for WFD Engine and Ladder
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure to the Town Council for its consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $3,514,731.00 to pay costs associated with purchasing a new E-One High End Aluminum Fire Pumper ($998,000.00) and a new Pierce 100' Ascendent Fire Tower Aerial ($2,516,731), and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. As of the most recent debt statement, the Town's remaining borrowing capacity under our debt limit is $463,686,631. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure to the Town Council for its consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $3,514,731.00 to pay costs associated with purchasing a new E-One High End Aluminum Fire Pumper ($998,000.00) and a new Pierce 100' Ascendent Fire Tower Aerial ($2,516,731), and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. As of the most recent debt statement, the Town's remaining borrowing capacity under our debt limit is $463,686,631. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
June 30, 2025 (Special meeting): Favorable action on measure 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point
The answers were comprehensive and helped the Committee to vote favorable action on 25 052 Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“The answers were comprehensive and helped the Committee to vote favorable action on 25 052 Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. President Molisse thanked the Committee and Administration for their hard work. Councilor Coughlin stated that the measure laid out the framework which made it possible to move forward with the project and that any other financing requests would come before Town Council. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
June 16, 2025: Vote on measure 25 077 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Election Overtime
$14,312.87 from the FY 25 reserve fund (11325201-573100) to the Town Clerk Election Overtime line item (13104405-558702) for the purpose of funding costs associated with election overtime. The available Reserve Fund balance was $178,100. Seconded by Vice President Burga.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“$14,312.87 from the FY 25 reserve fund (11325201-573100) to the Town Clerk Election Overtime line item (13104405-558702) for the purpose of funding costs associated with election overtime. The available Reserve Fund balance was $178,100. Seconded by Vice President Burga. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
June 16, 2025: Favorable action on measure 25 078 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Weymouth Fire Department Sick Leave Buyback
Chair Shanahan stated on behalf of the Budget Management Committee I submit the following measure of the Town Council for its consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $133,315 from the FY25 reserve fund (11325201-573100) to the Fire Department Sick Leave Incentive Pay line item (13204105-515300) for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Weymouth Fire Department's Sick Leave Buyback Incentive. The available Reserve Fund balance was $178,100. Seconded by Vice President Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Chair Shanahan stated on behalf of the Budget Management Committee I submit the following measure of the Town Council for its consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $133,315 from the FY25 reserve fund (11325201-573100) to the Fire Department Sick Leave Incentive Pay line item (13204105-515300) for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Weymouth Fire Department's Sick Leave Buyback Incentive. The available Reserve Fund balance was $178,100. Seconded by Vice President Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
June 16, 2025: Favorable action on measure 25 058 - CPA Funding Request - Pope Towers Generator
I hereby submit to the full Town Council the following measure for consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $150,000 from the Housing Fund balance account (4906-321006) for the purpose of providing a generator at Pope Towers as described in the request put forward by the Weymouth Housing Authority. At the time of the submittal, the balance of the housing fund balance account is $956,277.89. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“I hereby submit to the full Town Council the following measure for consideration and action that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $150,000 from the Housing Fund balance account (4906-321006) for the purpose of providing a generator at Pope Towers as described in the request put forward by the Weymouth Housing Authority. At the time of the submittal, the balance of the housing fund balance account is $956,277.89. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
June 16, 2025: Accept the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026 to 2030 (CPA Funding Request - Pope Towers Generator)
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I motion to accept the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026 to 2030. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026 - FY 2030 Chair Shanahan stated the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 to FY 2030 was deliberated on May 12th , 2025 and voted unanimous favorable action by the Budget Management Committee on June 2nd , 2025. On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I motion to accept the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026 to 2030. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
June 16, 2025: Approve measure 25 060 A Town Council in the amount of $474,722
The motion to approve measure 25 060 A Town Council in the amount of $474,722. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“The motion to approve measure 25 060 A Town Council in the amount of $474,722. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
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