January 24, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Mayhew with all members in attendance.
Rep. Fattman appeared before the Board to introduce himself and to provide a legislative update. Rep. Fattman assured the Board that he would continue the tradition Rep. Callahan established of fighting for all of the communities in his district. He went on to state FY12 presents many challenges, none greater than the funding of local aid to the cities and towns. Rep. Fattman stated he had previously met with Mr. Fraine and Mrs. Mathieu to go over legislative priorities for Bellingham which include the Pearl St. Mill and continued assistance for road projects along with EPA mandated stormwater improvements. Rep. Fattman stated he will be holding office hours in Bellingham twice each month and looks forward to working closely with the residents of Bellingham as well as town boards and committees. Mr. Mayhew
thanked Rep. Fattman for his attendance.
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the corrected Eminent Domain Taking of Edgewood Road which reads from Center Street to the end of improved roadway. (Approved at the May 27, 2009 Town Meeting.)
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board voted to approve the corrected Eminent Domain Taking of Reservoir Drive which reads from Lake Street to the end of the improved roadway. (Approved at the May 27, 2009 Town Meeting.)
Mr. Goodnow abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Connor/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Change of Manager for Uno Chicago Grill from Timothy Mulson to Todd Harrington.
On a Goodnow/Connor motion, the Board voted to accept the minutes of January 3rd as submitted. Mr. Mayhew and Mr. Goodnow abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Connor/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler license renewals for Aroma Pizza, 108 Mechanic St.; Joff’s Backyard Grill, 61 Mechanic St. and Dairy Queen, 21 No. Main St.
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A request was made by the residents of 39 Silver Ave. to place a no parking sign in front of their property to keep their handicap ramp accessible. Sgt. Rolls agreed with this request and recommended the placement.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the placement of two “No Parking Between Signs” in front of 39 Silver Ave. for as long as the current residents reside at this location.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss upcoming contract negotiations. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Goodnow/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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