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Board of Assessors Meeting – April 10, 2011

Town Hall — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:59:29 +0000

Minutes of BOA Meeting
April 10, 2012

Chairman Dennis M. Robson called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm.

In attendance were Chairman Dennis M. Robson, Vice Chairman Ms. Lisa M. Flaherty, Member Charles Wehner, Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Ms. Debra J. Krupczak, and taking minutes Administrative Assistant Ms. Denice R. Alexander.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve the March 20, 2012 meeting minutes. Member Charles Wehner 2nd the motion. All in favor.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve & sign monthly bills from Verizon for $32.80, Norfolk Suffolk Counties Assessors Association for $25.00, and Postmaster for 200.00. Signed.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve & sign March 2012 end of the month reports for Motor Vehicle Abatements for FY 2010 $55.62, FY 2011 $890.21, and FY 2012 $5,519.69 for a total of $6,465.52. Signed.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve & sign the FY 2011-8 Motor Vehicle Commitment Warrants for $255.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve & sign the FY 2012-2 Motor Vehicle Commitment Warrants for $175,039.83. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed

The Board approved & signed the March 2012 end of the month reports for Real Estate Abatements / Exemptions totaling $11,835.96. Signed.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve & sign the Sewer Betterment Payoff Warrant for 4 Phillips Street for $109.21. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed

New Business:
• A motion was made by Chairman Robson to deny (1) Surviving/Senior Clause 17D due to ineligibility. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed

• A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (3) Surviving/Senior Clause 17D totaling $525. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed

• A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (2) Elderly Clause 41C totaling $1,000. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed

New Business continued:
• On the recommendation of Assessor Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to approve the following fiscal year 2012 Real Estate Abatements.
#7 (0 MARKET ST (600 REAR) $ 1,630.01
#18 (30-42 MARTHA DR) $ 28,073.82
#19 (200 WEBSTER ST) $ 537.54
#21 (222 WEYMOUTH ST) $ 769.31
#107 (160-180 WEYMOUTH ST) Pending negotiations
#114 (0 DEXTER RD) $ 1,267.96
#115 (91 DEXTER RD) $ 1,473.49
#116 (0 REAR DEXTER RD) $ 1,089.31
#130 (21 LINWOOD TER) $ 74.31
#132 (0 HINGHAM ST) $ 3,082.95

The motions were 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed.

On the recommendation of Assessor Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to approve the following fiscal year 2011 Appellate Tax Board Case.
# 25 (30-42 MARKET ST) $ 29,076.80

The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed.

On the recommendation of Assessor Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to approve the following fiscal year 2010 Appellate Tax Board Case
#37 (30-42 MARKET ST) $ 29,758.52

The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed.

• A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve the transfer from Assessors’ Overlay to the reserve fund known as Overlay Surplus the following amounts from the fiscal years shown below:
Fiscal Year 2003 $ 12,717.17 (close account, no ATB cases)
Fiscal Year 2004 17,897.87 (close account, no ATB cases)
Fiscal Year 2005 21,410.63 (close account, no ATB cases)
Fiscal Year 2006 20,645.53 (close account, no ATB cases)
Fiscal Year 2007 6,291.14 (close account, no ATB cases)
Fiscal Year 2008 20,500.00
Fiscal Year 2009 22,000.00
Total $121,462.34

The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor. Signed.

• Assessor Krupczak updated the BOA on the new counter for the Assessors’ office to be built by the South Shore Voc. Assessor Krupczak suggested that the floors be cleaned prior to the counter installation. Chairman Robson said he would look into the possibility of floor cleaning during school vacation time.

• Assessor Krupczak updated the BOA on the Assessors’’ Map update status. She is continuing to proof the completed maps for accuracy and sending them back to Rob Rosa for updates as necessary.

Unfinished Business:
• ATB Cases were tabled for the next BOA meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2012

The BOA will meet on Thursday, April 19, 2012 @ 6pm. Assessor Krupczak will send reminders to the Board.

Chairman Robson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 pm. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor.

___________________________
Lisa Flaherty – Vice Chairman

Senior Citizen Building Committee Meetings – April 24-26, 2012

Town Hall — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:00:30 +0000

THERE WILL BE THREE MEETINGS OF THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE AS FOLLOWS:

1. TUESDAY, APRIL 24 AT 7:00 P. M. LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM, TOWN HALL WITH THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. THIS WILL BE AN OPEN MEETING RELATIVE TO THE SENIOR CENTER.

2. THURSDAY, APRIL 26 AT 7:30 P. M. LOWER ROOM TOWN LIBRARY WITH THE PLANNING BOARD/ZONING BOARD. THIS WILL BE OPEN MEETING RELATIVE TO THE SENIOR CENTER.

3. MONDAY, APRIL 30 AT 5:00 P.M. LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM TOWN HALL. THIS WILL BE AN OPEN MEETING.

AGENDA

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

2. UPDATE FROM THE PROJECT MANAGER

3. DISCUSSION RE: TOWN MEETING

4. BILLS

5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING

JOHN ROGERS, CHAIR
SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE
4/18/12

Warrant for Town Meeting – May 7

Town Hall — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:41:23 +0000

On May 7th the Town of Rockland will be looking to pass its Annual Town Meeting Budget along with other Articles for Fiscal 2013. Special Town Meeting will also be held at the same time to complete budgetary needs for fiscal 2012. The Town Meeting will start at 7:00 pm on May 7th at Rockland High School Auditorium located at 52 MacKinlay Way.

Selectmen’s Meeting – April 17, 2012

Town Hall — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:07:32 +0000

Agenda

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

H. BERNARD MONAHAN MEMORIAL ROOM
TOWN HALL, 242 UNION STREET
ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOS

The audience, participants and general public should be aware that any and all portions this open meeting may be recorded by audio and video resources. All or some of this meeting may be rebroadcast periodically by WRPS or other outlets. Persons wanting a DVD copy of this meeting should contact WRPS or the BOS office, a small fee will be charged.

1. Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen

OPEN FORUM

2. Tony Materna-returning Soldier
3. Citations for retiring Town Treasurer Karen Sepeck and Town Clerk Mary Pat Kaszanek

MINUTES

4. Open Session Minutes of April 2, 2012

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. Approve and forward STM Warrant
6. Green Communities presentation-Seth Pickering SE Regional Coordinator
Department of Energy Resources-Green Communities Division
7. Perambulate the borders of Rockland-Tabled
8. Program Amendment approved-CDBG
9. Feinstein Subordination-Office

NEW BUSINESS

10. Downtown Spring Fling-Daria Rindone
11. Rockland Friends Softball tournament 1 day license-Peter Ewell
12. One Day License request-4th Floor Artists
13. Freedom Walk 9/11/12–Adam Royle
14. Little League/Softball Parade-Judy Hartigan
15. The Family Fun Run request-Rockland Public Schools

18. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT & CORRESPONDENCE

~Studley/Reed’s Pond update
~Sullivan Tire 10K- Senior Center

SELECTMAN’S COMMENTS

Comments and opinions expressed by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of all of the BOS and are the opinions and comments of only the individual member.

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION for negotiation strategy

____________________________________
Allan R. Chiocca
Town Administrator

The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

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Board of Assessors Meeting – March 20, 2011

Town Hall — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:50:56 +0000

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Minutes of BOA Meeting - March 20, 2012

Chairman Dennis M. Robson called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.

In attendance were Chairman Dennis M. Robson, Member Charles Wehner, Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Ms. Debra J. Krupczak, and taking minutes Administrative Assistant Ms. Delshaune Flipp.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to accept the February 13, 2012 meeting minutes. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor.

Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign sundries bills from Verizon, Plymouth County Registry of deeds totaling $489.99 and bills from WB Mason Totaling $42.08. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve and sign the Chapter 61A Agricultural Chapter Land applications for Fiscal Year 2012 for Louise McCarthy, Map 82 Parcel 16, Wayne DelPrete, Map 68 Parcel 4 and Gerald DelPrete, Map 63 Parcel 109.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve February 2012 Motor Vehicle Abatements, 2011 -$1,360.62 and 2012-$5,593.76, totaling $6,954.38. Member Charles Wehner 2n the motion. All in
favor.

The Board approved & signed February 2012 end of the month reports for Real Estate Abatements / Exemptions totaling $5,366.66. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (3) Senior / Surviving Spouse Clause 17 Exemptions for $525.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (5) VET Clause 22 Exemptions for $2,000.00 The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (2) VET Clause 22 E Exemption for $2,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.

A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (1) Elderly Clause 41C Exemptions for $ 500.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.

New Business:

• Ms. Krupczak updated the Board regarding the Articles for Town Meetings she submitted to the Selectmen on behalf of the Board.
• Ms. Krupczak updated the Board on her meeting with Paul Kapinos from P K & Associates on the pending fiscal year 2010 and 2011 ATB cases with Maple Realty Trust.
• Ms. Krupczak brought to the attention of the Board that the Plymouth Registry of Deeds has charged us for the Tri-Town Deeds totaling $432.50 and if there are any changes to these deeds in the future we will continue to be charged a fee per a deed. Ms. Krupczak asked the Board if we could print the deed ourselves since we have access through their web site going forward. The Board approved her request and Chairman Robson will look into getting reimbursed from Tri Town for that fee.
• Ms. Krupczak informed the Board that Pk Valuation Group will be starting year one of the Cyclical Inspection Program in the late Spring.
• Ms. Krupczak updated the Board on the Real Estate & Personal Property Abatement applications and presented the following applications for denial and abatement.

• On the recommendation of Ms. Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to deny the following Real Estate Abatements.

20 Winter Circle
45 Colby St.
144 Market St.
80 Market St.
165 Market St.
0 Market St.
302 Weymouth St.
4 Tiffany Ln.
0 Rockland
30 Emerson St.
115 North Ave.

The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.

New Business continued:

• On the recommendation of Ms. Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to accept the following Real Estate & Personal Property Abatements.

559 West Water Street $ 96.44
495 Union St. $ 611.85
137 John Dunn Dr. $ 279.84
0 Rear Beach $ 660.86
219 East Water St. $ 161.26
575 Salem St $1,990.48
583 Salem St. $ 249.80
16 Linden St. $ 203.95
230 North Ave $ 360.47
858 Union St. $ 414.22
92 Crescent St. $ 196.04
137 John Dunn Dr. $ 279.84
115 Moncrief Rd. $ 184.98
137 John Dunn Dr. $ 279.84
542 Summer St. $ 18.97
135 John Dunn Dr. $ 275.09
125 John Dunn Dr. $ 547.03

The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.

Old Business:

• Ms. Krupczak brought before the Board several Fiscal Year 2012 application for Real Estate Abatements for review and discussion that she had inspected for potential waivers.

The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:48pm. Member Charles E. Wehner 2nd. All in favor.

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Dennis M. Robson – Chairman
Board of Assessors

Election Results 2012

Town Hall — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:38:40 +0000

Download the PDF of Unofficial Election Results for 2012

Rockland School Building Committee Meeting – April 10, 2011

Town Hall — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:20:15 +0000

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THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ROCKLAND SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE WILL BE TUESDAY APRIL 10 AT 5:00 P.M. LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM, TOWN HALL. THIS WILL BE AN OPEN MEETING.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

2. UPDATE FROM THE PROJECT MANAGER

3. UPDATE FROM THE ARCHITECT

4 DISCUSSION RE: PLAQUES

5. BILLS

6. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING

JOHN ROGERS, CHAIR
ROCKLAND SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

Senior Citizen Building Committee Open Meeting – April 9, 2012

Town Hall — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:19:20 +0000

THERE WILL BE TWO MEETINGS OF THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE AS FOLLOWS:

MEETING #1. THIS MEETING WILL BE MONDAY APRIL 9TH AT 5:00 P.M. LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE TOWN HALL. THIS WILL BE AN OPEN MEETING.

AGENDA

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

2. UPDATE FROM THE PROJECT MANAGER

3. DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION

4. BILLS

5. SET DATE FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING

MEETING #2. THIS MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY APRIL 10, AT 7:00 P.M. LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM, OF THE TOWN HALL WITH THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. THIS WILL BE AN OPEN MEETING. THE AGENDA WILL BE A PRESENTATION TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION BY THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE RE: THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SENIOR CENTER.

JOHN ROGERS, CHAIR
SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE

Selectmen’s Meeting – March 19, 2012

Town Hall — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:30:15 +0000

Minutes

SELECTMEN’S MEETING

Monday, March 19, 2012 @ 7 p.m. Executive Session @ 8:30p.m
H. BERNARD MONAHAN MEMORIAL ROOM TOWN HALL, 242 UNION STREET ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOS

1. OPEN FORUM

~John Rogers-Provided an update on the proposed Senior Center. The Project has received a 15,000 donation from the South Coastal Saving Bank

~Chief Llewellyn-Announced the beginning of the 3rd Annual Rockland Citizens Police Academy. The program is limited to 14 participants

MINUTES

2. Minutes of March 5, 2012
~MOTION to approve by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Johnson passed 5-0.

3. Executive Session Minutes of March 5, 2012
~MOTION to approve not to be released until all matters are resolved by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Johnson passed 5-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item #11 taken out of order

11. VA Hospital Wool Cap donation program-Andy Triantaffelow

~Presentation of 3 checks totaling $500 to the COA from the DAV, Legion and V.F.W. to Angie Keller The checks were donations to the Council on Aging in appreciation of the 150 knitted hats to be given to the VA Hospital. Angie Keller thanked Andy for the opportunity to help.

4. Abington 300th Tri-Town 1⁄2 Marathon by Albert Donaghy

~Request by Albert Donaghy for permission to use some streets in Rockland for a 1⁄2 Marathon in celebration of Abington’s 300th anniversary

~MOTION to approve June 3, 2012 Tri-Town 1⁄2 marathon by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Kimball subject to Police Department final approval passed 5-0.

5. Union Street Tree and Bench dedication ceremony

~Selectman O’Brien discussed the upcoming Tree and Bench dedication to be held on March 31, 2012 @3p.m. The donors of the trees and benches are invited to attend a small thank you appreciation ceremony. A plague in appreciation of the donors will be displayed at Town Hall.

6. Rail Trail Update-Donald Cann, Derek Ewell

~TA Chiocca updated the BOS regarding the Rail Trail. The trail is approximately 10 feet wide from the Hanover line to the Abington line. The trail restricted to passive non-motorized use from dawn to dusk.
Open Space Chairman Donald Cann and Derek Ewell of that committee also spoke regarding the trail. A number of Market Street residents were concerned about the proposed trailhead at an abandoned house the Town of Rockland owns across from Wyman Fields. The residents were assured the committee would work with the neighbors.

7. Library waiver-Municipal Appropriation Requirement

~TA Chiocca informed the BOS the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners have granted a waiver of the FY2012 Municipal Appropriation Requirement(MAR) and certified Rockland to receive FY2012 State Aid to Public Libraries.

8. Review Warrant articles & send to finance committee

~Selectman Chaffee read the articles posted for the Annual Town Warrant.

MOTION to approve the warrant and forward to the Finance Committee by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Kimball passed 5-0.

9. Open Special Town Meeting Warrant

The Special Town Meeting Warrant needs to be opened and remain open until April 12, 2012 @ 11AM

MOTION to open the Special Town Meeting by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Minahan passed 5-0.

10. Health Reform Agreement- Taken up at the end on the meeting
(Mr. Minahan stepped down due to a conflict)

~TA Chiocca updated the BOS of an agreement which has been reached with the Public Employee Committee (PEC) regarding the Healthcare Reform Law and the establishment of a mitigation fund to offset some costs to
plan participants. The agreement reduces the amount both the Town and participants have to pay

MOTION to approve the agreement by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Johnson passed 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
11. VA Hospital Wool Cap donation program-Andy Triantaffelow

This item was previously taken out of order.

12. Award 3rd Party Ambulance Billing Contact-Chief Duffey

~Fire Chief Duffey informed the BOS the 3rd party billing contract would be contract would be awarded to Comstar.

13. High School Hockey Road Race

~The BOS had a request to approve a Road Race to support the High School Hockey team. The sponsors have met with Lt. Zeoli.

MOTION to approve subject to Police Department approval by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Kimball passed 5-0.

14. Alcohol Hearing-E-Z Mart@339 Centre Ave
MOTION to Open the Hearing by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd Mr. Kimball passed 5-0.

The BOS discussed the proposed E-Z Mart at the site of the former “One Stop”. Attorney Devin represented the petitioner.

MOTION to Close the Hearing by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd Mr. Kimball passed 5-0. MOTION to approve by Mr. Kimball, 2nd Ms. O’Brien passed 5-0

15. Electric Car Charging stations @ Town Hall and Library

TA Chiocca informed the BOS the two electric car charging stations located at Town Hall and the Library have been installed and are operational. Each site may charge 2 vehicles simultaneously. The stations were installed at no cost to the Town by National Grid.

16. Trinity Church Walk request

The BOS heard a request to allow a “Walk-a-thon” in Rockland and Hanover on MAY19 to support the Food Pantry.

MOTION to approve the walk subject to Police Department approval by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd Mr. Kimball passed 5-0.

17. Signage request SSTTDC@ Weymouth Street Entrance

The BOS received a request to place signage at the entrance to the East West Parkway at Weymouth Street. The proposed signs were reviewed by and are subject to approval by Building Inspector Tom Ruble.

MOTION to approve subject to review and approval by Inspector Ruble by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd Mr. Johnson passed 5-0.

18. Foreign and Domestic Auto- Keno Lottery Vote

MOTION of “No Objection” by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Minahan passed 4- 1(Johnson).

19. It’s a Cupcake, 161 Union St- Common Vic Application
MOTION to approve by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd Mr. Kimball passed 5-0.

20. Amante Pizza & Café, 440 Union St Common Vic Application MOTION to approve by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd Mr. Kimball passed 5-0.

21. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT & CORRESPONDENCE Postponed to the next meeting because of the pending Executive Session.

SELECTMAN’S COMMENTS

Comments and opinions expressed by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of all of the BOS and are the opinions and comments of only the individual member.

Postponed to the next meeting because of the pending Executive Session.

25. 8:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

~Joint EXECUTIVE SESSION with the Rockland School Committee for School Employee Health Insurance co-pay negotiations.
~EXECUTIVE SESSION for negotiation strategy not to reconvene.

MOTION to go into Executive Session by Ms. O’Brien, 2nd by Mr. Kimball passed by Roll Call Vote 5-0

_______________________________ Allan R. Chiocca
Town Administrator

________________________________________ Edward F. Kimball, Vice Chairman
for the Rockland Board of Selectmen

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Selectmen’s Meeting – April 2, 2012

Town Hall — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:45:48 +0000

Agenda

SELECTMEN’S MEETING

Monday, April 2, 2012 7 p.m.

H. BERNARD MONAHAN MEMORIAL ROOM

TOWN HALL, 242 UNION STREET

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOS

OPEN FORUM

MINUTES

2. Open Session Minutes of March 19, 2012

3. Executive Session Minutes of March 19, 2012

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4. Approve Election Warrant

5. Reopen Annual Town Meeting Warrant to add items

NEW BUSINESS

6. Fundraiser Walk @ Anderson Forest-Ken Sususki

7. Request to establish Police Department Senior Officers Bargaining Unit

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT & CORRESPONDENCE

~MCPPO recertification

~pending retirements

SELECTMAN’S COMMENTS

Comments and opinions expressed by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of all of the BOS and are the opinions and comments of only the individual member.

30. EXECUTIVE SESSION for

____________________________________

Allan R. Chiocca

Town Administrator

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