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August 24, 2021
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: A joint vote with the Board of Library Trustees to fill a vacancy is not listed, because it was not the Select Board's own vote.
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, 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, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson, Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0-2 (Mr. Bezanson and Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Cowbells Café (David Doyle) for a Common Victualler's Wine & Malt Liquor License on the premises located at 25 South Avenue subject to receipt of the license, advertising an
To approve the application of Cowbells Café (David Doyle) for a Common Victualler's Wine & Malt Liquor License on the premises located at 25 South Avenue subject to receipt of the license, advertising and mailing fees; approval of the ABCC; and to determine that the premises are not detrimental to the spiritual activities of the Holy Ghost Rectory and Congregational Church
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Cowbells Café (David Doyle) for a Common Victualler's Wine & Malt Liquor License on the premises located at 25 South Avenue subject to receipt of the license, advertising and mailing fees; approval of the ABCC; and to determine that the premises are not detrimental to the spiritual activities of the Holy Ghost Rectory and Congregational Church. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the appointment of Timothy Grenno from the position of Forest Fire Warden, Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" and Director - WEMA
To rescind the appointment of Timothy Grenno from the position of Forest Fire Warden, Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" and Director - WEMA
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Timothy Grenno from the position of Forest Fire Warden, Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" and Director - WEMA. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Timothy J. Clancy, Jr. to the position of Forest Fire Warden (through June 30, 2022); Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (indefinite term); and Director -WEMA (through June 30, 2022)
To appoint Timothy J. Clancy, Jr. to the position of Forest Fire Warden (through June 30, 2022); Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (indefinite term); and Director -WEMA (through June 30, 2022)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Timothy J. Clancy, Jr. to the position of Forest Fire Warden (through June 30, 2022); Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (indefinite term); and Director -WEMA (through June 30, 2022). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct the 2nd Annual DFS Decorating for Scholars event at the Whitman Town Park on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 4:00
To approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct the 2nd Annual DFS Decorating for Scholars event at the Whitman Town Park on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct the 2nd Annual DFS Decorating for Scholars event at the Whitman Town Park on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective b
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 8:24 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating 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 8:51 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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