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May 4, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meetings held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Tuesday, April 13, 2021; and Tuesday, April 20, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meetings held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Tuesday, April 13, 2021; and Tuesday, April 20, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meetings held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Tuesday, April 13, 2021; and Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Amend Article 34 (Residency Requirement for Committee Members) and Article 35 (Speakers at Town Meeting) of the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant to reflect that said articles are being propos
To amend Article 34 (Residency Requirement for Committee Members) and Article 35 (Speakers at Town Meeting) of the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant to reflect that said articles are being proposed by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to amend Article 34 (Residency Requirement for Committee Members) and Article 35 (Speakers at Town Meeting) of the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant to reflect that said articles are being proposed by the Board of Selectmen. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)
Approve the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Call for a departmental promotional exam from Civil Service for police lieutenant and police sergeant
To call for a departmental promotional exam from Civil Service for police lieutenant and police sergeant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to call for a departmental promotional exam from Civil Service for police lieutenant and police sergeant. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to fully open Town Hall subject to the Board of Health reconsidering its amendment to its original policy of waiting for the Town to be 3 weeks in the
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to fully open Town Hall subject to the Board of Health reconsidering its amendment to its original policy of waiting for the Town to be 3 weeks in the Green before fully opening Town Hall, to instead waiting until such time as the vaccination rate for the state reaches 50%; and for the Board of Health to consider the percentage rate based on locality as well as statewide
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to fully open Town Hall subject to the Board of Health reconsidering its amendment to its original policy of waiting for the Town to be 3 weeks in the Green before fully opening Town Hall, to instead waiting until such time as the vaccination rate for the state reaches 50%; and for the Board of Health to consider the percentage rate based on locality as well as statewide. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to remove the temperature screening station from the downstairs basement entrance and to leave the sanitizer station in place for general use, with the
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to remove the temperature screening station from the downstairs basement entrance and to leave the sanitizer station in place for general use, with the provision that handheld thermometers are made available to all departments
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to remove the temperature screening station from the downstairs basement entrance and to leave the sanitizer station in place for general use, with the provision that handheld thermometers are made available to all departments. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to open the Town Hall for in-person appointments only
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to open the Town Hall for in-person appointments only
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to open the Town Hall for in-person appointments only. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0. Mr. Bezanson asked about the possibility of holding Town Meeting inside as opposed to holding it on the field at the high school..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21a (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21a (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 8:29 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21a (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:39 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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