Information for Meeting of Board of Selectmen
Monday December 13, 2021 6:00 PM EST

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Town:Essex, MA 
Board:Board of Selectmen
Time:Monday December 13, 2021 6:00 PM EST
Location:Town Hall - Stage Conference Room (2nd Floor)
30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929
Agenda:
Selectmen’s Meeting								December 13, 2021
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Stage, 30 Martin Street


Note:  This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote, audio-only attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast or its quality, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly.

Call in Phone Number: 605-562-8401 Password: 8378315


AGENDA – OPEN SESSION

6:00 p.m.	Call to Order. 

Brendhan Zubricki:  Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period November 27, 2021 through December 10, 2021, regarding the following:
•	Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Summary
•	Affordable Housing Trust Informational Forum Summary
•	Board Review and Approval of IT Policies and Listings
•	Town Administrator’s Performance Review and Goal Setting
•	Board discussion with respect to upcoming Union Collective Bargaining.
•	Old Fire Station Site Restoration Update
•	Purchase of Prefabricated Shed for Viewing of Antique Fire Pumper
•	Award of Engineering Contract - Public Water Supply Well Improvements
•	Commencement of Work - Conomo Point Seawall Replacement Project
•	School Operating Budget Collaboration Group Meeting Summary
•	Preliminary FY23 Selectmen’s Operating Budget Request Package
•	Preliminary FY23 Selectmen’s Capital Budget Update Package
•	Promulgation of Resident Parking Sticker Regulations
•	Continued Review of Preliminary Annual Town Meeting Topics
•	Possible Destruction of Old Legal Case File Records
•	Award of State IT Grant for Public Meeting Broadcasting from Town Hall

OTHER BUSINESS:
•	Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $.
•	Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s November 29, 2021, Open Meeting.
•	Vote to approve the transfer of 124 Conomo Point Road (Map 108, Lot 67) from Jeffrey J. Lawler and Tracy E. Nolan to 124 Conomo Point Road, Daniel K. Mayer.
•	Vote to accept the resignation of Priscilla Doucette from the Council on Aging.
•	Consider the signature of participation forms associated with the National Opioid Settlement via the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General.
•	Discussion regarding possible purchase of property adjacent to the public safety building.
•	Annual Town Meeting 2022
•	Vote to hold the Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022
•	Vote to open the warrant and accept articles until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022.
•	Vote to accept reports for the Annual Town Report until noon on February 7, 2022. 
•	Ratify Board of Selectmen’s approval of a building permit for 120 Conomo Point Road (Map 108, Lot 69) to replace the roof.
•	Consider a letter of interest from Margaret Eklind regarding an appointment to the Economic Development Committee.
•	Discuss possible participation in and partial funding of the Cape Ann Voices for Climate Action project.
•	Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.

LICENSING:
All Alcoholic Beverage Restaurant License Renewals:
•	Thomas Riordan, AuroraGray LLC, d/b/a Ripple, 74 Main Street
•	Mark Audette, Aztec LLC, d/b/a Village Restaurant, 55 Main Street
•	Allen W. Matthews, Blue Marlin Grille, Inc., 63 Eastern Avenue
•	Bradley Atkinson, BN Farm LLC, d/b/a The Farm, 233 Western Avenue
•	James N. Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course Corp., d/b/a Fairway Pub, 99 John Wise Avenue
•	Michael Werthman, Great Marsh Restaurant LLC, 99 Main Street
•	Alyssa Walton, Greenbow Corporation, d/b/a Shea’s Riverside Restaurant & Bar, 122 Main Street
•	Patrick Shea, Hog Island Inc., d/b/a C.K. Pearl, 112 Main Street
•	Corey Matthews, MRG, Inc., d/b/a The Boathouse, 234 John Wise Avenue
•	Curt Bergeron, Riversbend at Essex Marina, LLC, d/b/a Riversbend, 35 Dodge Street
•	Timothy Kennefick, Windward Grill LLC, Windward Grille, 109 Eastern Avenue
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Woodman’s Function Hall & Lobster Trap Pub, 125 Main Street
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Lobster Pool, 119 Main Street
	Wine & Malt Beverage Restaurant License Renewal:
•	Joseph K. Cellucci, Eben Creek Corporation, d/b/a J.T. Farnham’s, 88 Eastern Avenue
	Farmers Series Pouring Permit:
•	John J. Collins, Great Marsh Brewing Company, 99 Main Street
All Alcoholic Beverage Package Store License Renewals:
•	John D. Chisholm, Chebacco Liquor Mart., Inc., 201 Western Avenue
•	Bhavikaben Patel, Fenisha Corp, d/b/a Schooners Market, 121 Eastern Avenue
	Wine & Malt Beverage Package Store License Renewals:
•	Declan McClung, Devonshire Wine, LLC, d/b/a Essex Wine Exchange, 91 Main Street
•	Abdessamad Madkour, Energy North, Inc., d/b/a Energy Liquors, 156 Main Street
•	Gayle McKinley, Weezie’s Dylan, d/b/a Shea’s Riverside Inn, Main Street
Estimated 2022 Seasonal Population and Renewal Certification:
•	Approve and sign the estimated 2022 seasonal population form for the Alcoholic Beverages Commission.
•	Approve and sign the 2022 Renewal Certification to the Alcoholic Beverages Commission.
Antiques License Renewals:
•	Debbie & Alfred Brosch, Brosch Antiques, 143 Main Street
•	Vincent W. Caravella, The Scrapbook, 34 Main Street
•	Dana Guarnera, Ro-Dan Antiques, 69 Main Street
•	Channing Howard, Howard’s Visual Merchandise, 165 Eastern Avenue
•	David Neligan, DPN Corp., d/b/a David Neligan Antiques, 38 Main Street
Automatic Amusement License Renewals (2):
•	James N. Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course Corp., d/b/a Fairway Pub, 99 John Wise Avenue
Class II License Renewals:
•	Charles F. Coles, Jr. & Mark Gallagher, Dynamic Auto Brokers, 147 Eastern Avenue
Common Victualler License Renewals:
•	Thomas Riordan, AuroraGray LLC, d/b/a Ripple, 74 Main Street
•	Mark Audette, Aztec LLC, d/b/a Village Restaurant, 55 Main Street
•	Allen W. Matthews, Blue Marlin Grille, Inc., 63 Eastern Avenue
•	Bradley Atkinson, BN Farm LLC, d/b/a The Farm, 233 Western Avenue
•	James N. Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course Corp., d/b/a Fairway Pub, 99 John Wise Avenue
•	John D. Chisholm, Chebacco Liquor Mart., Inc., 201 Western Avenue
•	Declan McClung, Devonshire Wine, LLC, d/b/a Essex Wine Exchange, 91 Main Street
•	James Roumeliotis, Cape Ann Pizza and Subs, Inc., d/b/a Cape Ann Pizza and Subs, 65 Eastern Avenue
•	Joseph K. Cellucci, Eben Creek Corporation, d/b/a J.T. Farnham’s, 88 Eastern Avenue
•	Abdessamad Madkour, Energy North, Inc., d/b/a Energy Liquors, 156 Main Street
•	Adrian Wilkins, Essex Meeting & Retreat Center, LLC, 1 Conomo Point Road
•	Bhavikaben Patel, Fenisha Corp., d/b/a Schooners Market, 121 Eastern Avenue
•	John J. Collins, Great Marsh Brewing Company, 99 Main Street
•	Michael Werthman, Great Marsh Restaurant LLC, 99 Main Street
•	Alyssa Walton, Greenbow Corporation, d/b/a Shea’s Riverside Restaurant & Bar, 122 Main Street
•	Patrick Shea, Hog Island Inc., d/b/a C.K. Pearl, 112 Main Street
•	Joshua Silverstein, RDS Restaurant Group d/b/a The Mill, 121 Eastern Avenue
•	Corey Matthews, MRG, Inc., d/b/a The Boathouse, 234 John Wise Avenue
•	Curt Bergeron, Riversbend at Essex Marina, LLC, d/b/a Riversbend, 35 Dodge Street
•	Gayle McKinley, Weezie’s Dylan, d/b/a Shea’s Riverside Inn, Main Street
•	Timothy Kennefick, Windward Grill LLC, Windward Grille, 109 Eastern Avenue
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Woodman’s Function Hall & Lobster Trap Pub, 125 Main Street
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Lobster Pool, 119 Main Street
	Innholder’s License Renewal:
•	Adrian Wilkins, Essex Meeting & Retreat Center, LLC, 1 Conomo Point Road
Marijuana Retailer and Cultivation License Renewal:
•	John Tremblay, BB Botanics LLC, 242 John Wise Avenue
Municipal Street License:
•	Peter Lovasco, All American Transportation, 138 Main Street
One-Day Wine and Malt License:
•	Georgeanne Richards, Sea Meadow Gifts, for use on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m., within the confines of 7 Main Street.
Sunday Entertainment License Renewal:
•	Bradley Atkinson, BN Farm LLC, d/b/a The Farm, 233 Western Avenue
•	Patrick Shea, Hog Island Inc., d/b/a C.K. Pearl, 112 Main Street
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Woodman’s Function Hall & Lobster Trap Pub, 125 Main Street
	Weekday Entertainment License Renewal:
•	Allen W. Matthews, Blue Marlin Grille, Inc., 63 Eastern Avenue
•	Bradley Atkinson, BN Farm LLC, d/b/a The Farm, 233 Western Avenue
•	James N. Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course Corp., d/b/a Fairway Pub, 99 John Wise Avenue
•	Alyssa Walton, Greenbow Corporation, d/b/a Shea’s Riverside Restaurant & Bar, 122 Main Street
•	Patrick Shea, Hog Island Inc., d/b/a C.K. Pearl, 112 Main Street
•	Curt Bergeron, Riversbend at Essex Marina, LLC, d/b/a Riversbend, 35 Dodge Street
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Woodman’s Function Hall & Lobster Trap Pub, 125 Main Street
•	Stephen B. Woodman, Woodman’s, Inc., d/b/a Lobster Pool, 119 Main Street

PUBLIC COMMENT.

REMINDERS:
•	The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area at the Town Hall at 30 Martin Street.
Scheduled By:Pam Witham
Posted At:Dec 09, 2021 11:47 AM EST
Last Modified:Dec 28, 2021 6:39 AM EST
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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