December 19, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance except Mr. Goodnow.
CVS/Crooks Corner update
Mr. Featherston recused himself from this discussion noting CVS is a client of his employer.
Steve McLaughlin of Coast Realty appeared before the Board to provide an update on plans for the development of a CVS store at the sight of the former Assumption Parish Rectory. Mr. McLaughlin stated the project would be presented to the Planning Board within the next one to two months. He explained his presentation to the Selectmen was in part a request for an easement on town property. He stated his understanding of the fact the easement would have to be presented at Town Meeting, but he hoped the Board would support the request in light of the fact it would allow for better traffic flow. Mr. McLaughlin presented the Board with plans for the roadway design showing the project with and without the easement. Mr. Soter expressed his concern that neighbors were not involved in the process at
this time. He went on to explain that Mr. McLaughlin had hosted a neighborhood meeting several months earlier at which time he stated the neighbors would be involved at every step. Mr. McLaughlin stated his intent was not to circumvent the neighbors; however, little had changed with the plan from the time it had been initially presented. At this time, Chairman Connor recognized Mr. Leo Laquerre of Pleasant St. who expressed his lack of trust with this project in view of the fact no notice was given to the neighbors about tonight’s meeting. Mr. McLuaghlin again stated that he was willing to present the plans to the Crooks Corner neighborhood. Following further discussion, it was agreed to schedule a neighborhood meeting on Thurs., January 5th in the Arcand Meeting Room.
On a Soter/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler Licenses for Dunkin’ Donuts, 20 Pulaski Blvd. and Subway, 250 Hartford Ave. and approve the Package Store All Alcohol License for Larry’s Package Store, 264 North Main St.
On a Featherston/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Mary Gregoire to the Historical Commission for a three-year term (per recommendation of the Historical Commission members).
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On a Davies/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the DPW to purchase rock salt for FY2012 in accordance with bids received in the Cooperative Bid Number PW-208 administered by the Town of Framingham.
On a Soter/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Grant of Location and License Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (copy attached).
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to review the proposed PILOT renewal between the Town of Bellingham and Northeast Energy. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Featherston/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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