PRESENT: Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Chairman), Daniel W. Trabucco (Vice-Chairman), Lewis W. Stone (Clerk), Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Selectman), Gregory M. Hanley (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), John Mattinson and Anne Ryerson (Pembroke Media Broadcast), Kathy Krug (Pembroke Express), James Morrison, Vicky Gillard, Chester Drown

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

Absentee Ballots: The Town Clerk advises that absentee ballots are now available in her office for the upcoming local elections on Sat., April 30^th.

Skate Park Fundraiser: The Friends of the Skate Park were granted permission to conduct a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, May 7^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in front of the Community Center.

Boy Scout Bottle Drive: Jim Morrison, scoutmaster of Troop 43, was granted permission to conduct a bottle and can drive on April 30 and May 1. Flyers will be delivered by the scouts asking for redeemable bottles and cans to be picked up the following week on Sat. May 7^th. The scouts will be collecting these redeemables that will benefit the troop. Redeemables can also be dropped off at Bryantville Liquors and designated for the scouts.

The scouts will also be collecting old American flags for proper retirement. Or flags can be left at the Veteran’s office in the Pembroke Town Hall.

CORRESPONDENCE: The Selectmen are in receipt of a thank you note from retired Deputy Fire Chief George Emanuel for the acknowledgements and gifts upon his retirement.

Another thank you note was received, addressed to all town employees, for the help received by the Skillings and all residents during this past difficult winter.

ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE: There was a question of how many special licenses this establishment has been granted and if there is a limit. They have received three approvals since April of last year, two in 2010 and one in March of 2011. The Selectmen wanted to know who would benefit from the fundraiser and when they apply again, someone should be present at the meeting to explain the function. The Selectmen voted

to approve this request for a Special One-Day License for beer and wine only, at the South Shore Field House at 340 Oak Street on May 13, 2011 from 6 – 11 pm for a fundraiser event. This approval is conditional upon the approval of the Town Administrator of the beneficiary of the fundraiser. Selectman Hanley also required that an indemnification letter be submitted to the Town.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Mr. Thorne advised the Selectmen that he expects to hear about our local aid when the House debates the budget on Wednesday.

Surplus real estate information is being sought from the DPW, Conservation and the Planning Board on the lots listed for proposed auction.

SELECTMEN’S MEETING SCHEDULE: Due to the holiday on Monday, there will be no regular Selectmen’s meeting. A meeting for Tuesday, April 18 will be posted and will convene subject to the call of the Chairman. With Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 26^th, the regular Monday night meeting will be posted subject to the call of the Chairman. The Selectmen will meet prior to the Annual Town Meeting on Tues., April 26, 2011 in the Pembroke High School.

ASK THE SELECTMEN: Selectman Stone talked about the DPW’s proposed purchase of land bordering Pleasant Street. He has received calls from concerned neighbors about finding debris on the property and questioned if the DPW will remove it. He found out that the DPW will walk the property prior to any purchase and will have to determine if the debris is actually on this parcel or on abutting property. The Building Inspector will be advised. The DPW will tell Mr. Stone when the walk will occur.

PEMBROKE MEDIA BROADCAST: A meeting date to discuss the bylaws has been difficult to schedule. Selectman Stone would like all of the Selectmen to be present to voice an opinion. The meeting is currently scheduled between the PMB and the Selectmen on Thursday, April 14^th at 7:30 pm. Mr. Boulter is on the PMB Committee and recommends that they have their own attorney write a set of bylaws since this has been declared no longer a town entity and this was also recommended by our town counsel. Selectman Trabucco asked Mr. Boulter what the PMB actually does and Mr. Boulter said that they oversee the local studio and have no control over Comcast. They decide on the equipment, programming, and broadcasting issues. Mr. Boulter said that after a preliminary meeting with the Board of Selectmen, the Directors of the Pembroke Media Broadcast, Inc. will come before the Selectmen at a regular Monday night meeting.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: At 7:30 pm, Town Administrator Thorne and Selectman Hanley left the meeting to attend the Advisory Board meeting.

PEMBROKE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: Ray Holman gave the Board an update on the water quality situation in town and a progress report of the PWA’s overseeing of the issues. He reported that $50,000 has been allotted to treat Oldham Pond with approved chemicals that will not harm the mussels. Bi-weekly testing is being done and treatment is administered when levels get too high. The Selectmen suggested that Hanson might help share in the costs for treatments to Oldham Pond and that federal funding sources should be sought. The Blue/Green Algae is reduced and it was suggested that the message be directed to all residents and not just pond abutters. Also, the Hydrilla in Hobomock Pond is being treated successfully.

PEMBROKE CENTER PLAZA/PLANNING BOARD: Members of the Planning Board were present, as well as the owner of the plaza and the traffic engineers. Mr. Zaff informed the Board that the parking lot is being prepared for final pavement, a fence will erected around the garden shop of Ace Hardware, the pizza shop will open on the 26^th, the hair salon on the 15^th and the others are all open. Stop & Shop is still coming in the fall as scheduled.

Chairman Boulter noted the many complaints received regarding the traffic lights. Jeff Dirk of Vanasse Assoc. explained that timing still needs to be adjusted at Elliott Ave. He also explained that the center line at Mattakeesett and Center cannot be moved because it would cause trucks to cross over the center line. Deb Lavalley of Elliott Ave. was present and voiced her frustration about the red light coming out of Elliott Ave. she said she has waited as long as 6 ½ minutes to go left. She suggested a blinking yellow light at this place. Mr. Dirk said the lights are on a 90 second cycle and the signals operate as one unit because of the fire station. He will review the cycle with consideration to the time of day. Planning Board member Brian VanRiper reminded that this will be an issue for a while during the whole transition. Another resident of Elliott Ave noted that when the lights are flashing, traffic moves much more smoothly.

RECESS: At 8:35, the Chairman called for a 5-minute recess to allow the rest of the board members to attend the Advisory budget meeting. Members did not return until 9:15 pm.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Selectman Stone moved, seconded by Selectman Trabucco, to go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation strategy, and upon conclusion no further public business to be discussed.

Roll call vote: Stone, yes – Trabucco, yes – Hanley, yes – Boyle, yes – Boulter, yes

The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 pm.

Diane M. Tobin

Executive Assistant