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Home My WebLink About2018-10-25 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES October 25, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 8:50AM in the Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Regina Kean, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing Chairman, Chris Nobile, Richard Vaillancourt, and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. CONSENT ITEMS: Appointment of John Savastano and Karin Rhoton to Board of Registrars Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to appoint John Savastano and Karin Rhoton to the Board of Registrars. Motion approved 4-0. Vote on early voting electioneering policy Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to accept the Policy regarding Electioneering during early and absentee voting. Motion approved 4-0. ADJOURNMENT: Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 8:55AM. Motion approved 4-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Electioneering policy Appointment letters Town of North Andover Board of Selectmen Policy Regarding Electioneering During Early and Absentee Voting WHEREAS, Chapter 54, Section 65 of the General Laws of Massachusetts prohibits "electioneering" (the display or distribution of material intended to influence the actions of voters) at or within 150 feet of the entrance of polling places at an election of federal, state or local officers; WHEREAS, an increasing percentage of North Andover voters are taking advantage of their right and opportunity to vote in-person by absentee ballot or during the Early Voting Period established by the Legislature, and come to the Town offices at 120 Main Street in order to obtain absentee ballots or cast early ballots; WHEREAS, such voters should be given the same right and opportunity to cast or obtain ballots free of electioneering activity as is enjoyed by voters who cast their vote on the day of the election; WHEREAS, observance of the 150-foot rule established by Chapter 54, Section 65 at the Town offices during in-person absentee voting or the Early Voting Period would not unduly restrict the ability of any person to display or distribute campaign messages to prospective voters approaching the Town offices; and WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen has the care, custody and control of the Town offices at 120 Main Street and the surrounding sidewalks, and may regulate activity thereon; The Board of Selectmen adopts the following regulation for the period designated for in-person absentee voting and the State's Early Voting Period: No poster, card, handbill,placard,picture or circular intended to influence the action of the voter, other than those expressly authorized by G.L. c. 54, § 65, shall be posted, exhibited, circulated or distributed in the Town Clerk's office, in the building where the Town Clerk's office is located, on the walls thereof, on the premises on which the Town offices at 120 Main Street stand within one hundred and fifty feet of the building entrance door to said Town offices. Adopted by vote of North Andover Board of Selectmen on October 25, 2018. North Andover Democratic Town Committee To: Ms. Regina Kean, Chair of North Andover Board of Selectmen From: Michael Lis, Vice Chair of North Andover Democratic Town Committee Date: 10/14/18 Re: Nominations for the Registrar of Voters. Ms. Kean, The North Andover Democratic Town Committee met on October 11, 2018. Due notice was given and a quorum was declared with no objections, as reflected in our meeting minutes. The following nominations were made for the open Registrar of Voters position, seconded and voted for unanimously. John Savastano Christine Allen Philip D'Agati 273 Greene St. 3 Belmont St. 36 Brewster St. We thank you for your consideration and hope the Board of Selectmen will appoint a new member at their earliest convenience. Regards, Michael Lis Vice Chair, North Andover Democratic Town Committee 11/9/2018 Town of North Andover Mail-Re: Nominees for vacant Board of Registrar position NouANDOVER tdla uhus t Laurie Burzlaff<Iburzlaff@northandoverma.gov> Re: Nominees for vacant Board of Registrar position 1 message CJ Gangi <cjgangi@gmail.com> Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:14 AM To: Jillian Brothers<Brothers@northandoverma.gov>, Iburzlaff@northandoverma.gov Hello Due to the last minute nature of this I have only been able to find 1 person willing to serve. We nominate Karin Rhoton to fill the position. She is ready and able to start now Thanks C.J. Gangi Sent from my Phone On Oct 19, 2018, at 8:32 AM, Jillian Brothers<jbrottrtars@ric)rthas--ecioveri-n a.gov>wrote: Hi CJ, I'm not sure if Laurie can still get it on this upcoming Board of Selectmen agenda. I'm off today so if you can send the information directly to Laurie Burzlaff(II:)a.Ar Taff@riort[iarudovr rrriu.gov)she will let you know what will happen. Have a great weekend, Jillian Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant to Town Manager Town of North Andover 120 M a'o n Street N orth Andover`MCA 0184 jbr,others@nort,�iaridovery-na.gov On Oct 18, 2018, at 9:38 PM, CJ Gangi <cjgangi@grnaitl.com>wrote: Hi Jillian I've been out of town. I'll get you something tomorrow Thanks CJ Sent from my Phone On Oct 17, 2018, at 1:48 PM, Jillian Brothers <jbrother @nortbandoverrn a gov>wrote: Hello CJ, Checking in to see if you have the list of names for us? We would like to get it on the upcoming agenda. Thank you in advance. Jillian On Tue, Oct 9, 2018 at 11:06 AM CJ <c,jgangi@grnaib.corn>wrote: hffps:Hmail.google.com/mail/ca/u/O/?ui=2&ik=912b6394b7&jsver=UOKBNK1_NG8.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_181104.12_p2&view=pt&q=cjgangi%40gmail.co... 1/2 11/9/2018 Town of North Andover Mail-Re: Nominees for vacant Board of Registrar position Hi I will have a list to you soon. Thanks CJG On Wed, Oct 3, 2018 at 11:34 AM Jillian Brothers <jbrottiers@riort�naridoverrrna.cgcw>wrote: Mr Gangi, Alexandra Mezzina has resigned from her position on the Board of Registrars effective immediately. Could you please send to us your 3 nominees to fill this position? With the upcoming election, we ask that if you could please send the nominees to us by October 17th. Thank you in advance, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant to Town Manager Town of North Andover 120 Main &reet North Andover, MAC 01845 (978)688-9510 Gt2LgtL�g-,) ,s(jjq fihandove I'na,g y All email messages and attached content sent from and to this email account are public records unless qualified as an exemption under the Massachusetts Pubfic Records Law. Visit us online at www,riovtliandoverryia.gov. Charles J. Gangi Fresh Valley Foods Haverhill, MA 01835 JMJX Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant to Town Manager Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 (978)688-951 n Mgg All email messages and attached content sent from and to this email account are public records unless qualified as an exemption under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Visit us online at wn ww+.northandoveirrna,gov. All email messages and attached content sent from and to this email account are public records unless qualified as an exemption under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Visit us online at www w.vao'thiaiidoverrti a.gov. https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/O/?ui=2&ik=912b6394b7&jsver=UOKBNK1—NG8.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_181104.12_p2&view=pt&q=cjgangi%40gmail.co... 2/2