Brian J. Bezanson

“Mr. Evans MOVED to amend line #175 of Article 2 (WHRSD Operating Expense) from $15,156,235 to $15,367,392. Second Mr. LaMattina. Mr. Lynam noted that if Hanson does not vote their assessment, all bets are off. Mr. LaMattina stated that if the override does not pass in Hanson and this budget gets rejected, we will then be paying what we paid last year. Mr. Bezanson stated that the Finance Committee is opposed to the 50/50 split and a lot of comments and threats were made at the committee's last meeting. He does agree with their philosophy of our finances and because of that, this has become a personal conflict for him. Chairman Kowalski reminded Mr. Bezanson that we have been subsidizing Hanson for many years without knowing it; and he is not bothered by giving Hanson a boost one last time. Mr. Evans feels that the loss of 40 positions at the schools is a lot. Mr. Lamattina stated that he has been in the trenches of this for a while. We do have a financial responsibility to do this one last time in order to keep the children from suffering. He went on to say that a comment made at the Finance Committee meeting was a clear and obvious campaign statement. He went on to say that there were missteps along the way but he does not think this was an orchestrated event to keep the schools underfunded. The problem lies with the previous school administration and to call some people terrorists was a clear campaign statement. Two members of the Board of Selectmen and members of the School Committee are trying to do right by the children. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. Roll call vote: Mr. Bezanson - no; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Lamattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - no; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 3-2..” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to direct Mr. Evans to advise the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee that Whitman is supporting the statutory assessment method for the school district budget beginning in FY2021; and has no interest in a compromise with the Town of Hanson. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans- no; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact John Stanbrook, Town Administrator for the Town of Hanson, and advise him that the Board of Selectmen reaffirmed its position for using the statutory assessment method for the school district budget and will consider suggestions proposed by the Hanson Board of Selectmen regarding a compromise for FY2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - no; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-1..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Justin Evans to the position of Member of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill and existing vacancy. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)

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“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 46 feet, more or less, of 4-inch gas main in Plymouth Street from the existing 2-inch main at the intersection of Plymouth Street and South Avenue, easterly to the entrance of the Old Cart Path condominium development, in order to provide gas service to the development. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 245 feet, more or less, of 2 inch gas main I Lee Avenue from the existing 2 inch main at #15 Lee Avenue, northerly to Donahue Avenue; and approximately 747 feet, more or less, on Donahue Avenue from the new 2 inch gas main on Lee Avenue, easterly to the end of main at Lot #14 Donahue Avenue, in order to provide gas service to 18 new houses. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to support the proposal of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to reduce the number of real estate and personal property bills that are mailed out annually from 4 bills to 2 bills, with each mailing containing 2 separate quarterly bills, with no change to payment due dates. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 3-1 (Mr. Salvucci opposed).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)

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“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)

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“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman. Second Mr. Bezanson. Hearing no other nominations, Mr. Lynam called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor, so voted 4-1 (Mr. Lamattina opposed).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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