October 7, 2013
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance except Mr. Soter.
Michael Lombardi, representing Douglas Liquors, appeared before the Board to request a change of hours to reflect what the ABCC allows. Mr. Connor advised Mr. Lombardi that it is his company’s responsibility to ensure compliance with ABCC hours, particularly around holidays.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request of Douglas Liquors to have hours of operation consistent with ABCC limitations.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the September 9 minutes.
On a Mayhew/ Featherston motion, the Board voted unanimously to release the Executive Session minutes from April 4, 2011, May 16, 2011, August 15, 2011, February 6, 2011 and March 19, 2012.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve and hold the Executive Session minutes of April 30, 2012, July 16, 2012, January 7, 2013 and August 12, 2013.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve municipal water abatements of $5,597.68, trash abatements of $2,664.50 and sewer abatements of $269.50 all as presented by the DPW.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board voted with 3 in favor and Mr. Connor abstaining to approve residential water abatements in the amount of $2,134.92.
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On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Carl Rosenlund to the Commission on Disability as recommended by the Commission.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Lion’s Club White Cane drive as requested provided their certificate of insurance is provided to the Selectmen’s Office.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to authorize a “Dead End” sign at the entrance to Reservoir Drive.
A Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Connor to consider the street acceptance of Linda Way. Atty. Doherty represented the petitioner and explained many outstanding issues identified by the Planning Board have been resolved. Mr. Mayhew questioned whether the issues relative to the Open Space requirements had been resolved. The applicant acknowledged issues with the Open Space, but assured the Board they were resolved and would not be a problem with future projects the applicant is undertaking in Town. Atty. Doherty further stated the Open Space had been restored to its original condition. There were no comments from the public.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board conditionally voted to recommend the proposed street acceptance of Linda Way subject to approval by the Planning Board at their October 9 meeting.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Franklin relative to respite services provided through the Town’s C.O.A. and funded by way of a grant, the two Senior Centers collaborated on.
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On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to establish a committee to review stipends for Town Boards and Committees. As part of
the motion, Mr. Connor and Mr. Spencer were selected to represent the Selectmen and the Board will seek a representative from the Planning Board, School Committee, Board of Health, Parks Department and Human Resources.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Denis C. Fraine
Town Administrator
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