HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 07/02/2019 Selectmen's Minutes July 2, 2019
Selectmen's Meeting
Town of Cohasset
91 Sohier Street-Willcutt Commons
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Kevin McCarthy
Paul Schubert
Diane Kennedy
Keri Thompson
Jack Creighton
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
HR Director Miriam Johnson
Facilitator-Tricia Vinchesi
Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Present,
Paul Schubert-Present, Keri Thompson-Present,Jack Creighton-Present, Kevin McCarthy-Present.
Pledge-Recited.
Public Comment-None.
Introductions & Overview of Workshop-Tricia Vinchesi introduced herself to the Board and asked each
member what they hope to accomplish tonight. The Board briefly discussed what they hoped to achieve.
Visioning-General Discussion-The Board discussed the purpose of making goals. They discussed the
visioning and measured outcomes of goals. The reviewed their expectations and how to develop a
realistic plan.
Goal Setting-The Board had a lengthy discussed and agreed on the following goals;
Y Create a plan to achieve and exceed 10%+ affordable housing on an ongoing and
sustainable basis consistent with the character of Cohasset.
➢ Present a final plan for the renovation and restoration of Town Hall to Town Meeting.
Y Recognizing the public health crisis of addiction and substance abuse,the Town will take
concrete steps to create and support policies and practices that respond to these issues.
Y Address implementation of the Harbor Plan,the Open Space Plan and the Master Plan.
The Board agreed to meet on 7/24/19 @ 6 p.m. to follow up on the goals.
Motion by Selectman Schubert to adopt the goals as discussed, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and
the vote was unanimous(5-0).
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Selectmen's Minutes July 2, 2019
Motion by Selectman Creighton to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin McCarthy, Chairman
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