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Minutes 91 FEB 18 pH ►: 19
January 2, 1997
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PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella, Robinson *, and
Pasquale
William F. Williams, Town Manager
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of
alleigance.
MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies.
Selectman Pasquale - Aye.
Selectman Colella - Aye.
Clerk Mahana - Aye.
Chairman Madan - Aye.
2. 8:55 PM Weekly Business
® Warrant No. 28 - $1,480,841,.28
MOTION: So moved.
(Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all
Building Department items. PASSES.
• Licenses and Permits
Cousins Pizza Common Victualler License
MOTION: So moved.
(Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
Tri -Town Auto Sales Class II License
Chairman Madan passed the gavel to Clerk Mahana and excused himself from the room.
MOTION: So moved.
(Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES.
3. Board and Committee Interviews
A. Planning Board
Duane Frederick, the only applicant, was present to interview for one vacancy on the
Planning Board. Mt•. Frederick introduced himself.
MOTION: To appoint Duane Frederick to fill the Planning Board vacancy.
(Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES.
Chairman Madan requested that the Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy caused by Mr
Frederick's appointment to the Planning Board be posted.
B. Recreation Commission
Mr. Leary, one of the applicants, introduced himself and stated why he would like to
serve on the Recreation Commission. The other applicant, Richard Blandori, was unable
to attend the interview because he was not feeling well.
MOTION: So moved to appoint Mr. Leary.
(Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES.
MOTION: To appoint Mr. Blandori.
(Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES.
Clerk Mahana stated that it is awkward making appointments the same evening as the
interview and suggested the Board consider making appointment the following week in
the fixture.
4. Correspondence
Resident
Letter from Daniel Gallagher, 15 Lantern Lane, concerning discussions that took place
during a recent Light Commissioners meeting. A copy of this letter has been sent to the
Light Department.
Letter fiom Daniel Gallagher, 15 Lantern Lane, concerning the condition of the School
Street railroad bridge and requesting the Selectmen's assistance in repairing the bridge
Letter from Karl Clermney, 390 West Street, concerning an event that occurred on
December 20 at 875 South Main Street
Town Manager and Staff
Smoking Cessation Classes Notice -- Program Coordinator, Karen Doucette, requested this
notice be read aloud.
Letter from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, to the Board of Selectmen concerning
Selectmen's attendance at staff meetings
Other
Letter fi•om Massachusetts Municipal Association concerning the 1995 Annual Report
Contest
5. Town Manager Report
• Assistant to Town Manager Resignation
Selectman Pasquale stated during the week of Christmas the School Sheet bridge caused
personal vehicle damage and requested the Town Manager work with District 5 to see
that the bridge is repaired.
7. Adjournment - 9:25 PM
Clerk's Signature Date ofAppronal