BOS-03-22-2005

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
 March 22, 2005
 MEMORIAL HALL

 Present: John Connolly, Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; Robert E. Burr, Jr.,
 Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; William T. Friel, Town Administrator; and Judy
 Nelson, Administrative Secretary

 Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall

 Meeting was called to Order at 6:00 p.m.

 Board of Health Vacancy: Alan Leary, James Marathas:

Mr. Marathas and Mr. Leary addressed the Board stating they felt Dr. Leverault would be
the best candidate to fill the vacancy due to the death of Claire Maranda. Dr. Leverault
had served on the Board before and it was felt that a doctor on the Board of Health would
be an asset to the Town.

Mr. Connolly took a moment to speak about each of the candidates noting that this was a
difficult decision to make due to the qualities and experience each applicant presented.

Mr. Del Vecchio nominated Paul Alfano he felt that Mr. Alfano would bring knowledge
and experience to the Board of Health that would benefit the Town.

Motion: Victor Del Vecchio Second: Bob Burr VOTE: 5-0

Mr. Connolly thanked Mr. Marathas and Mr. Leary for their time. He noted that he hoped
that when the term was completed and this position went to election that all interested
parties again place their names on the ballot.

Public Hearing - Leash Law Violation - 68 Prospect Street: Gibson: Ellen Barnett,
Animal Control Officer:

Chairman Connolly announced the purpose for the above-referenced Hearing was to
address the complaints made by the Animal Control Officer regarding numerous alleged
lease law violations (MGL 157).

Motion was made by the Clerk to Open the Public Hearing:

Motion: Bob Burr Second: Avril Elkort VOTE: 5-0

Mr. Connolly asked the Gibson family if there was any legal representation present. Mrs.
Gibson stated no, that she and her husband would be representing themselves.

Mr. Connolly asked that all parties who would be testifying in the Hearing to please stand
and be sworn in.