HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-14 Select Board Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES APRIL 14, 2025
Call To Order: Chair Brian Roache called the open meeting to order at 7:05PM in the Select Board Room
located at 120 Main Street North Andover.
Select Board in Attendance: Chair Brian Roache, Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile
and David Kres were present
Non-Board Members in Attendance: Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager
Denise Casey, and Assistant Town Manager Laurie Burzlaff were present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
William Callahan, Chair of the CPC, of 23 Lyman Road expressed how the projects at the Ridgewood
Cemetery and second burial grounds provide a great public benefit to the town.
Public comment via email and letter.
NEW BUSINESS
Update from Mark DiSalvo and Brian Fraser regarding Town Meeting
Mark DiSalvo and Brian Fraser were present. Mr. DiSalvo discussed how they will prevent any interruption of
service at Town Meeting. Mr. Fraser provided a report of the interruption of service at last year's Town
Meeting. Mr. DiSalvo stated the best practices protocols are used to connect satellite rooms. Mr. DiSalvo
stated they tested the network under loads they believed would be greater than what they would have at
Town Meeting. Mr. DiSalvo stated there were complexities that occurred. Mr. DiSalvo discussed how they
resolved the interruption. Mr. DiSalvo stated they attempted rebooting to recover the stream. Mr. DiSalvo
stated they made a decision to run a cable to directly reconnect the rooms. Mr. DiSalvo stated this will not
happen again and discussed lessons learned. Mr. DiSalvo stated all rooms will be hard-wired from the
beginning. Mr. DiSalvo stated CAM has tested this already during February and will again during April
vacation. Mr. DiSalvo stated CAM is exploring a Fiber Optic upgrade. Mr. DiSalvo stated the residents of
North Andover were patient and tolerant. Mr. DiSalvo discussed what they can and cannot do based on state
laws. Mr. Kres asked if they chose to start in the fieldhouse, it would be $30,000 more than starting in the
auditorium. Mr. DiSalvo stated yes. Mr. DiSalvo stated Jeff Coco created a schematic plan of what the
fieldhouse will look like. Mr. DiSalvo stated there needs to be a minimum of 17 sections of voters. Mr.
Roache asked what the capacity for the fieldhouse was. Mr. DiSalvo stated 2,900 people with 600 additional
seats on the floor and some number on the stage. Mr. DiSalvo stated the first default will be to the auditorium
and the second default will be to the cafeteria. Mr. Kres asked if they had voting machines would that option
significantly reduce those costs. Mr. DiSalvo stated it would be significantly more.
Request to use the Town Common for the summer children's shows and concerts
Rick Gorman was present. Mr. Gorman stated their summer programs went on sale last week. Mr. Gorman
discussed the summer children's shows and concerts. Mr. Gorman stated the children's shows have been
done for 63 years. Mr. Gorman stated they have a full schedule of children's shows on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings at 10:OOAM on the common with a rain site of the high school auditorium. Mr. Gorman
stated on Sunday nights, they have their 7 concerts. Mr. Gorman stated this year they will have an eighth
concert on August 24th. Mr. Gorman stated it will be run by kids with three or four soft rock bands to raise
funds for the Alzheimer's organization. Mr. Gorman stated it will be eight days for the children's shows. Mr.
Gorman stated the children's shows will draw in about 250 parents and young kids and the concerts draw in
about 250 to 300 people.
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MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the request of Youth Services to use the Town Common for the
summer children's shows and concerts. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Stevens Pond Plan
Rick Gorman was present. Mr. Gorman discussed the issues they have had in the past with the pond. Mr.
Gorman stated they recommitted to keep the pond open. Mr. Gorman stated the number one issue is the
geese. Mr. Gorman stated they have contracted a company that runs dogs pre-season to try to disturb the
geese population in a healthy way. Mr. Gorman stated the Town Manager decided they will not charge a
permit fee. Mr. Gorman stated they will follow the same policy. Mr. Gorman stated they are struggling with
swimming lessons. Mr. Gorman stated they have been in negotiations with the YMCA about them taking over
some of the swimming lessons. Mr. Gorman stated the YMCA wanted to see how the first year goes but
would continue conversations with the town next year. Mr. Gorman stated they are working with the YMCA to
see if they can set something up through a grant program. Ms. Bates asked how many more days Andover
was open compared to North Andover due to the dog service. Mr. Gorman stated Andover did not close last
year. Mr. Roache asked who was responsible for the signage along the fence. Mr. Gorman stated Youth and
Recreation Services.
Request to use the Town Common for the Field of Honor
Joseph Leblanc and Bob Wescott were present. Mr. Leblanc stated they are looking to sponsor the Field of
Honor for the 7th year. Mr. Wescott stated the closing ceremony is on Flag Day this year. Mr. Wescott stated
they continue to keep trying to improve the events on that day. Mr. Wescott stated they will have a tent and a
small group for music. Mr. Wescott stated there are 400 to 500 flags they post, and they will have more help
from Boy Scouts this year. Mr. Wescott stated they grid it out to ensure their quadrangles are square. Mr.
Leblanc stated it is a beautiful backdrop for the Memorial Day parade.
MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the request of Veterans Services to use the Town Common for
the Field of Honor from May 24, 2025 through June 15, 2025. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Request to close First Street from CVS driveway to Main Street for Farmers Market on Saturdays
from June 15-September 28, 2025
Chris Allen was present. Ms. Allen stated they are heading into their eighth year. Ms. Allen stated they have
their own tax ID number now. Ms. Allen thanked the merchant's association for being so generous and
supportive. Ms. Allen stated Messina's Market has someone who wants to go into the space they have been
using. Ms. Allen thanked Tina Messina, Lowell Five, and the Town Manager. Ms. Allen stated they are
requesting to close First Street from CVS driveway to Main Street on Sundays from June 15 to September
28, 2025. Mr. Roache stated they received public comment from one of the abutters to First Street that their
driveway gets closed off. Ms. Allen stated they try to be very considerate, and there are a few spots right
across from CVS where there are two residences, but the market is not there. Ms. Allen stated they have to
go by the guidelines issued by the Fire Department. Mr. Roache stated it seems to be a residence on Main
Street, but the access point is on First Street. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated they received a letter from an
attorney representing a client who has a building on Main Street. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues suggested tabling
this until the next meeting because there is threat in litigation in the letter. Mr. Roache asked when they
needed to make a decision by. Ms. Allen stated June 15.
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Citizens Petition presentation - Kevin Dube
Kevin Dube was present. Mr. Dube stated this is designed exclusively to increase civic participation and
promote the democratic process. Mr. Dube stated one of the reasons bringing this forward is to increase the
number of candidates. Mr. Dube stated the last two Select Board elections have been uncontested. Mr. Dube
stated the time to pull papers is too early. Mr. Dube stated under current rules, the last day to draw papers is
late January/early February. Mr. Dube stated should this pass the last day to pull papers this year would
have been March 14th. Mr. Dube stated those extra seven weeks would have brought out some candidates
to run. Mr. Dube discussed the issue of campaigning in February and early mid-March. Mr. Dube discussed
turnout and overall participation. Mr. Dube stated contested elections drive greater turnout. Mr. Dube stated
given the timing of these elections and their proximity to Town Meeting, the voters will be more aware of
things going on. Mr. Dube stated the last Tuesday in April makes the most sense; any later it could end up
being the same night as Town Meeting. Mr. Dube stated North Andover and Andover have the earliest town
elections. Mr. Dube discussed when other towns have their elections. Mr. Roache asked if Mr. Dube was
proposing that the new members be sworn in immediately after the election. Mr. Dube stated the town bylaw
requires that. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated she would recommend if they were going to change the election
date that they also consider changing when the person gets sworn in. Ms. Warren stated moving the election
to a month later would pose some difficulty for the Clerk's Office. Ms. Warren stated she does not
recommend changing the election deadline. Mr. Roache asked if she would anticipate any change in costs.
Ms. Warren stated no. Mr. Kres asked if having later primaries does tend to have a higher turnout. Ms.
Warren stated someone who wants to run for office, runs for office; it does not really depend on the time or
the nature. Mr. Kres stated not so much candidates but actual turnouts for voters. Ms. Warren stated no. Ms.
Bates asked if they would ever run the risk of the last Tuesday in April falling on April break. Mr. Dube stated
it would always be the Tuesday after April break. Mr. Dube stated having later deadlines would give people a
buffer of time to decide if they would like to run. Mr. Dube stated he communicated more with people in
warmer weather when campaigning then he had in colder weather. Mr. Roache asked for the towns that do
their elections later do they also do their town meetings later. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated most
communities are not going to wait much longer if they want to have a budget at the end of the fiscal year. Mr.
Roache asked what the process would be to change the swearing-in to Town Meeting. Ms.
Murphy-Rodrigues stated they would have to do a bylaw change. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated if someone
was running, they would have to have a responsibility to keep up to date on the items being reported at Town
Meeting.
Citizens Petition presentation - Mark Rodgers
Mark Rodgers was present. Mr. Rodgers stated this is about funding surprise costs for Special Education.
Mr. Rodgers stated the Town Manager and the Boards have come up with a better idea than what we have
currently. Mr. Rodgers thanked them for their policy change proposal. Mr. Rodgers stated it adds
transparency, immediacy to the funding, and adds more funds potentially per year than the other method.
Vote on revisions to Financial Reserve Policy
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated this came from conversations with Mr. Rodgers. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated
they have been trying to move away from the Special Education Stabilization account. Ms.
Murphy-Rodrigues stated they took out the Special Education Stabilization account from the policies and
inserted the Finance Committee reserve. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues discussed the Finance Committee reserve.
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated there is an application process for the department seeking the reserve. Ms.
Murphy-Rodrigues stated it earmarks$250,000 of the Finance Committee reserve to be held for unforeseen
special education expenses annually. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated this does not preclude the School
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Committee from requesting additional funding for additional unforeseen expenses from the reserve if
required. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated if by the end of the year there were no special education costs, they
could use it to do something else or it could roll over for free cash the following year. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues
stated historically, they have used the reserve every year. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues discussed what they used
the reserve for in the past. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated CPA did review this language as well. Mr. Roache
asked if the goal long-term would be to have a dedicated special education reserve. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues
stated she would like to have both. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated the special education reserve can be
carried over. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated one of the funding sources they have been looking at is
Medicaid. Ms. Bates asked how many unexpected out of district placements. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated
they do not have that. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated they looked at costs for an unexpected out of district
placement, and it could be anywhere from $70,000 to $400,000 depending on where the student is placed.
Ms. Bates stated there will be situations where the school department absolutely cannot anticipate
unexpected costs.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to approve the revisions to the Financial Reserve policy as presented. Ms.
Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
OUT OF ORDER: LICENSING
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Smedile
seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Renewal application from Cresting Ferreira-Arruda of AvaMoon Vintage Antiques
Crestina Ferreira-Arruda was not present. Ms. Bates stated the application was in order.
MOTION: Ms. Roache motioned to approve the license renewal application for AvaMoon Vintage Antiques.
Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Renewal application from Katherine Poulin of Predictions Past. Present. Future
Katherine Poulin was not present. Ms. Bates stated the application was in order.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to approve the license renewal application for Predictions Past. Present.
Future. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Application from James Cass of Oak& Iron Brewing Co. for special one day wine and malt liquor
license for Sheep Shearing at the Town Common on May 18, 2025
James Cass was present. Mr. Cass discussed the application. Mr. Cass stated Oak&Iron holds a Mass
General Law 1381119C farmer brewer's license. Mr. Cass stated they are seeking a one-day liquor license to
participate in the May 18th sheep shearing event. Mr. Cass stated they have done about 20 on property
events in the past 7 or 8 years in Andover. Mr. Cass stated for the event, they are looking at approximately a
1,000 square foot beer garden. Mr. Cass stated they are requesting to serve from 11:OOAM to 4:OOPM. Mr.
Cass stated they would set up at 10:OOAM and tear down at 4:OOPM. Mr. Cass stated inside the beer garden
everyone is welcome, but only 21 plus will be served. Mr. Cass stated the alcohol perimeter fence is four feet
high. Mr. Cass stated occupancy is about 100 people. Mr. Cass stated they will have high tops throughout.
Mr. Cass stated they will have a popup tent at the entrance and a sign on the exit that will say no beer
beyond this point. Mr. Cass discussed the beer serving process. Mr. Cass stated one stamp gets one beer.
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Mr. Cass stated they will be using biodegradable cups. Mr. Cass stated there will be food trucks across from
the beer garden and food may be brought in. Mr. Cass stated they will bag up all of the trash and hand it off
to the local town person. Mr. Cass discussed the security plan. Mr. Cass stated they will have the proper ID
station, and all of the servers are tips trained. Mr. Cass stated they will manage the inflow of people at the
entrance. Mr. Cass discussed the emergency evacuation plan.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to approve the special one-day license request from James Cass of Oak& Iron
Brewing Co. for special one day wine and malt liquor license for Sheep Shearing at the Town Common on
May 18, 2025 from 10:00AM to 4:OOPM. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Application from North Andover Country Club for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers
Boyd Holk was present. Mr. Holk stated they have 12 board members, and every year three or four of them
fall off. Ms. Bates stated everything looks in order.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to approve the change of Officers, Directors, LLC Managers for the North
Andover Country Club. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Application from Burtons Grill & Bar of North Andover LLC for a change of hours
Frank Parzych was present. Mr. Parzych stated they would like to extend their hours to serve until 10:30PM
Monday through Thursday, until 11:30PM on Friday and Saturday, and until 9:30PM on Sundays. Mr. Roache
asked what the hours were currently. Mr. Parzych stated they have been closing at 9:30PM Monday through
Thursday, 10:30PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:OOPM on Sundays. Ms. Bates asked if business was good.
Mr. Parzych stated yes. Ms. Phillips asked if it would include the outside tables. Mr. Parzych stated yes. Ms.
Bates stated everything was in order.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the change of hours for Burtons Grill& Bar of North Andover
LLC. Mr. Kres seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to close the meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Smedile
seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Town Meeting Warrant article recommendations
Article 9
Article 9-Report of the Community Preservation Committee—Appropriation from Community Preservation
Fund
Mr. Roache stated he would like to discuss each project for the CPC.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 9. Mr. Kres seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Mr. Roache stated the reasons they did not discuss this at their last meeting as they were waiting for Town
Council's opinion on the global war on terrorism monument. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated it is allowed but
would not be allowed on historical grounds. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated it is allowed under open space
and recreation. Ms. Phillips asked if these projects need to follow public procurement laws, and if they are
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not obligated to, can they make that a condition as part of the grant agreement. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues
stated they can require them to process the project any way they want. Ms. Bates asked what the threshold
was. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated if a private applicant is doing work on public property, they need to follow
the procurement laws. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated if a private applicant is doing work on private property,
they do not have to follow the procurement laws. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated CPC is involved in the grant
application process. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues suggested including the stipulations in their report on the warrant
that way it is memorialized somewhere.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend favorable action for the Cochichewick Lodge Project of
$30,000 as presented by the CPC. Mr. Kres seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Mr. Roache stated there were no stipulations in the presentation. Ms. Phillips stated this is a lot of money;
these are projects she believes should go out to bid. Ms. Phillips stated this should have to follow public
procurement laws for projects over$25,000. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated it is important to encourage them
to get multiple bids.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend favorable action for the Ridgewood Cemetery Atkins Gate
project of$240,000 with the stipulation to receive multiple bids for the project. Ms. Smedile seconded.
Motion approved 4-0-1 abstained.
Ms. Phillips stated this is also a large amount of money where they should receive multiple bids for the
project. Ms. Bates asked how many tombs were uncovered. Mr. Callahan stated twelve. Ms. Bates asked if
they were underground. Mr. Callahan stated they were encased in a berm. Mr. Roache stated this is not part
of the main cemetery, and it is an important historical asset for the town.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend favorable action for the Second Burial Ground Tomb
Restoration project of$975,000 with the stipulation to receive multiple bids for the project. Ms. Phillips
seconded. Motion approved 4-0-1 abstained.
Mr. Kres recused himself.
Mr. Roache stated he questions how effective this project will be. Mr. Roache stated he struggles with public
money going to private homes. Ms. Phillips stated it could be considered if the affordable housing trust
administered something. Mr. Roache stated none of these homes would fall under the affordable housing
trust mandates. Ms. Phillips stated that$25,000 could go to another project. Ms. Bates asked what was
John's sentiment was as far as bringing this forward. Mr. Callahan stated they did talk of a number of people
who own historical homes.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend favorable action for the Historical Grant Pilot Program. Ms.
Bates seconded. Motion failed 0-4-1 rescued.
Ms. Bates stated this also should require multiple bids. Mr. Callahan stated they have already bid the project
and looked carefully at the types of insulation. Ms. Bates stated it just needs to be documented.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend favorable action for the Johnson Cottage Insulation project of
$31,322 with the stipulation to receive multiple bids for the project. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved
0-4-1 rescued.
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MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend favorable action for the Parson Barnard House Insulation
project of$23,542 with the stipulation to receive multiple bids for the project. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion
approved 0-4-1 rescued.
Mr. Kres returned.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend favorable action for the Stevens Estate Stables project of
$450,000. Mr. Kres seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to recommend favorable action for the Historic Master Plan Implementation
Part 1 project of$35,000. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to recommend favorable action for the 470 Johnson Street project of
$1,196,000. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend favorable action for the Patriots Park- Global War on
Terrorism project of$49,000. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend favorable action for the Windrush Farm Trails of$15,000. Ms.
Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend favorable action for the High School Tennis Courts project of
$750,000. Mr. Kres seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to recommend favorable action for the Fountain Drive Acquisition project of
$200,000. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to recommend favorable action for the Affordable Housing Trust Repair
Program of$100,000. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to recommend favorable action for administration of expenses for CPC of
$50,000. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Article 15
Article 15- Close Special Education Stabilization Fund
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 15. Mr. Kres seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Article 16, 17, & 19
Article 16-North Andover Public Schools—FY25 General Fund Budget Adjustment.
Article 17- Transfer of Funds not to exceed$250,000 from free cash to FY2026 General Fund Budget
Article 19 - Snow and Ice—FY25 General Fund Budget Adjustment
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues suggested waiting until Town Meeting to report.
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Article 22-24
Ms. Phillips asked if the Planning Board had voted. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated yes.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 22-24. Ms. Phillips
seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Article 25
Article 25-Amend North Andover Zoning Bylaw—Article 4, Part 6 Floodplain District
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated this is just to make sure that the bylaws are in compliance with the state and
federal guidelines.
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to recommend FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 25. Mr. Kres seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Article 26
Article 26-Amend Zoning Bylaw—By amending Article 20 Historic Barn Overlay District
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to recommend FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 26. Ms. Smedile seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Article 27
Article 27-Petition the General Court Amend Charter for the Town of North Andover-Amend Chapter
8-Section 1— Town Election Date.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to recommend FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 9. Mr. Kres seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Article 28
Article 28- Transfer to the Special Education Stabilization Fund
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated she asked Mr. Rodgers if he would consider withdrawing his article prior to
going to print. Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues suggested holding off on voting.
Vote on Town Manger Contract
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the contract with Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues
through September 15, 2030. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote on Police Chief Contract
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated this is a three-year contract that mimics the union's contract almost entirely.
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues stated Chief Gray was wonderful to negotiate with. Chief Gray thanked the Board for
their trust.
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MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the contract with Police Chief Charles Gray through June 30,
2028. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote to release appraisal for Purgatory Lane
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Appointments
1. Mark Bohrer- Poet Laureate Committee
2. Michael Champagne- Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
3. Anne Lafond- Historical Commission
MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to appoint Mark Bohrer to the Poet Laureate Committee through June 30,
2026, Michael Champagne to the Neighborhood Conservation District Commission through June 30, 2027
and Anne Lafond to the Historical Commission through June 30, 2026. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion
approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Accept donations to the Festival Committee for Sheep Shearing in the amount of$970.00
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to accept all consent items. Mr. Kres seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 31, 2025
MOTION: Mr. Kres motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of March 31, 2025 as presented. Ms.
Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
SELECT BOARD UPDATES
Ms. Smedile wished everyone a Happy Passover and Happy Easter.
Ms. Bates mentioned that the schools have a half day on Friday.
Mr. Kres mentioned all of the Historical Society events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues mentioned Town Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mr. Kres made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Phillips to adjourn the Select Board meeting at
9:08PM. Motion approved 5-0.
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Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Civitarese
Executive Assistant
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
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