MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009

PRESENT: Terry H. Finnegan (Chairman), Donal P. Anderson (Vice-Chairman), Hilary P. Wilson (Clerk), Arthur P. Boyle, Jr., (Selectmen), Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), Ann Ryerson(Cable), Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), Steve Annear (Pembroke Mariner/Reporter), William, Katlyn and Joanne Tavares, Richard Colon (Verizon), and others.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

United States Census 2010: Notice was received that U.S. Census employees will be making house visits between April and July 2009 in order to conduct the 2010 Decennial Census. Census employees will wear official identification.

May Breakfast: The East Pembroke Community Club will hold their annual “May Breakfast” at the schoolhouse at 27 Taylor Street on May 3, 2009 from 8 am to 11 am. For information call Linda Porazzo at 781-826-5563.

Candidates Night: The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Candidates Night at the Old Colony Sportsmen’s Club on Forest Street, on Wed., April 15^th at 7:00 pm.

Anti Litter Month: William Tavares, age 10, requested that the Board declare May as Anti-Litter Month. He would like to see people pick up trash and not litter the streets and parks. Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Boyle, to make May Anti-Litter Month. So voted unanimously in favor.

VERIZON/FIOS: Mr. Richard Colon, Regional Director of External Affairs for Verizon, was present to let the Board know the status of FIOS in Pembroke. He explained that Verizon is looking at Pembroke with respect to the other surrounding communities that already have FIOS. No firm commitment can be made for this year. They are building 2009 commitments right now. Mr. Colon could not guarantee that funds would be available for FIOS build out in Pembroke in 2010.

Mrs. Finnegan told Mr. Colon that residents of Pembroke are being told that the Board of Selectmen has not signed a contract yet with Verizon. She noted that the Town wants FIOS as much as the residents do and the Town will work with Verizon. Mr. Colon made it clear that it is not the Town preventing the service. It is a corporate decision on where FIOS will be built and they have not budgeted Pembroke yet. The Hanover hub has been built out which does service a portion of Pembroke but the Bryantville hub is not built out and that hub services the bulk of Pembroke, part of Hanson and Halifax. The capital allocation needs to be worked out for 2010. Mr. Boyle suggested that the Triple Play package should not be sold to Pembroke customers with a Direct TV package. Mr. Anderson stated that the Town is interested in open competition for services.

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MINUTES: The Selectmen voted to approve the minutes of April 6, 2009 as printed.

SURPLUS GOODS: Mr. Boyle moved, seconded by Mr. Boulter, to declare an old police generator being stored at the Town Barn, old telephone equipment and the old emergency management cell phones to be surplus goods. So voted unanimously in favor.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Mr. Thorne advised that a grant application has been filed for a PARC grant for the Mattakeesett Street ballfields.

PRE- TOWN MEETING MEETING: There will be a meeting on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7 pm to review the budget before town meeting.

CAMERAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: Mr. Boyle asked if there is a policy or bylaw regarding cameras on private property that may invade the personal privacy of neighbors. A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Anderson noted that there is an “expectation of privacy” that comes into play.

ACTUARY SERVICES: Mr. Buckley has submitted all requested material and expects to have a report by the meeting of April 28^th.

GATRA REPRESENTATIVE: Mr. Wilson suggested that the representative to GATRA from the Town should be an annual appointment.

CHAIRMAN FINNEGAN: Mrs. Finnegan addressed the meeting noting that this was her last Board of Selectmen meeting before the Annual Town Meeting and she expressed a few parting thoughts:

1. She hopes that articles for the warrant will continue to be submitted with explanations.

2. As a result of the summer water emergency issue, a plan was developed to get notice out in bills to advise where to turn in the case of an emergency.

3. She stressed the need for continuous support of items such as the Separation Pay, Post-employment costs, and the capital fund.

4. She also feels it was a beneficial move by this board to eliminate the health insurance coverage for elected officials.

Mrs. Finnegan thanked the public for their continued support over the past six years.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Boyle moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to go into executive session for contract amendment and upon conclusion, no further public business to be discussed.

Roll call vote: Wilson, yes – Boyle, yes – Anderson, yes – Boulter, yes - Finnegan, yes

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.