HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-11 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at PM at Town Hall Meeting
Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Donald
Stewart.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS:
Annual Cambridge Sports Union Rollerski Race
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve a permit to James Doucett to
hold the annual Cambridge Sports Union Rollerski Race on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Vote approved
3-0
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move into Licensing. Vote approved
3-0.
Thyme Restaurant, 97 Turnpike Street requests all alcohol license
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the all alcohol license for the
Thyme Restaurant at 97 Turnpike Street located in the Eaglewood Shops Plaza. Vote approved 3-0.
Merrimack College requests two one-day beer&wine licenses
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the two one-day beer and
wine licenses for Merrimack College. First event will be held on October 21, 2011 Cullen Avenue from
5:00—7:30 p.m. and the second event is the Homecoming Party on October 22, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the football field. Vote approved 3-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Town Meeting Discussion
The Board had a brief discussion whether to hold a Special Town Election to replace Selectman Daniel
Lanen to finish up his term.
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw informed the Board of the cost of$14,000 - $15,000 to hold a special
election. Because of the Town Charter and MGL the election would not be able to be held until mid
December and the annual town election again in March.
The Board decided to TABLE this until their next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Vote
approved 3-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board