March 18, 2020 meeting

Board of Selectmen

March 18, 2020

Regular Session

Merritt Center, 600 Market Street

Present:

Philip Crawford, Chairman

Christopher Barrett, Selectman

Richard Dalton, Selectman

Chairman Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget in joint meeting with the Finance Committee – CANCELED – TO BE RESCHEDULED

The annual public hearing on the budget has been canceled and will be re-advertised and rescheduled. The hearing is required by town charter and will be held prior to the annual town meeting.

Approval of seasonal liquor licenses

MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Dalton: I move that the seasonal liquor licenses for Reedy Meadow Golf Course and Sagamore Golf Course be renewed for 2020. Vote was unanimous.

Declaration of a state of emergency

Town Administrator Rob Dolan gave a brief overview of the measures undertaken in Lynnfield as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

A declaration of a state of emergency will allow the Town to implement such emergency powers as are allowed under the Town charter and bylaws and state law. It will also position the Town to apply for and receive any reimbursements or grants from state or local authorities that may be issued due to the pandemic.

MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Dalton: I move that the Board declare a state of emergency in the Town of Lynnfield retroactive to March 10, 2020, concurrent with the declaration of a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Dalton: I move that the Board adjourn. Vote was unanimous.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.