Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing Meeting - 7.7.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Registration of Embalming and Funeral Directing will be convening their monthly meeting. 

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617- 701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.

In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing convened a regular monthly meeting on: 

July 7, 2026, in a hybrid format

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 10:05 A.M. the Chair, Paul Phaneuf, called the open meeting to order. 

Informational note: All votes were taken by roll call. Where each member voted in favor, the vote will be reported as unanimous.

Board members present: 

• Paul Phaneuf, Chair
• Richard Gormley (Left at 11:33 A.M.)
• Rebecca Ridley
• Janet Leombruno, Public Member (10:17 A.M. Virtual)

Board members absent: 

• Yesenia Aguilera

DOL Staff present: 

• James Curley, Executive Director 
• Mike Ryan, Licensing Administrator 
• Peter Kelley, Board Counsel

1. Welcome and Swearing in of New Applicants
   1. Funeral Home Assistant Applicants
      1. Brandon Manter
      2. Evan Reed
      3. Kenneth Wooten
      4. Sean Mannix
      5. Pamela Lannon
   2. Embalming Apprentice Applicants
      1. Nakia Komst
      2. Thomas Goodale
      3. Kristen Ash
      4. Caroline E. Baldwin
      5. Ktherine Gormley
      6. Sarah McCurry
      7. Emilie Brzezinski
      8. Lauren Shidler
      9. Mary Jo Clavin
   3. Swearing in of Funeral Director Type 6 Applicants
      1. Francis J Murphy
2. ReviewedJune 2, 2026, public meeting minutes.
   1. Richard Gormley made a motion, and it was seconded by Rebecca Ridley, and the members present by majority VOTED: to accept the minutes as written
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

3. Executive Director Report:
   1. Executive Director explained that the new licensing platform, eLIPSE will be used for all upcoming renewals. The eLIPSE platform will be used for all license matters moving forward.
   2. CEU Aprrovals
      1. There were no CEU Approvals to report
   3. Executive Director reported that there were 6 outstanding pre needs reports that have been sent to the Office of Investigations for review
4. Board Counsel Report:
   1. Nothing to report
5. Board Discussion and Votes:
   1. Application Review – IA-0003972240
      1. Joseph Gliniecki seeks reinstatement of apprentice license. Has previously held two prior apprentice licenses covering a period of 16 years. Needs board approval. Mr. Gliniecki has been accepted to the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, but must first complete prerequisite courses at community college. The Board discussed the matter and agreed to grant the reinstatement of the license with the understanding that this would expire 10/20/2027. Board emphasized no further renewals are permitted. 
      2. Rebecca Ridley moved, and it was seconded by Richard Gormley, and the members present by majority VOTED: to approve the reinstatement of the license to October 20, 2027 with no additional extensions after that
      3. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

6. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 
   1. Kenneth Casper commented on the MAVRIC system and vital records. He mentioned the requirement to have documentation when removing a body. He expressed concern that it was difficult to have documentation in hand when a body is removed, particularly from a home.
7. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session)
   1. At 11:11 A.M. Richard Gormley made a motion, and it was seconded by Rebecca Ridley and the members presented by majority VOTED: to exit Public Session and enter Closed Investigative Conference under M.G.L. c. 112, s 65C.
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

8. Discussion of complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause: 

9. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.
   1. Rebecca Ridley made a motion, and it was seconded by Janet Leombruno and the members present unanimously,
   2. VOTED: to exit closed session, enter open session, thereupon to adjourn the meeting at 11:47 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda for July 7, 2026 Board Meeting
• Minutes from June 2, 2026 Board Meeting
• Documents for the Application Review of IA-0003972240
• Swear in Statement for Type 6 Funeral Director Applicant
• Tentative License Report

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:

1. Welcome and Approval of New Applicants:
   1. Funeral Home Assistant Applicants
   2. Embalming Apprentice Applicants
   3. Swearing-in of Funeral Director Type 6 Applicants
2. ReviewMinutes of the following meetings: 
   1. June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
3. Review/Discuss Reports:
   1. Executive Director Report
      1. eLIPSE Update 
      2. CEU Approvals
      3. Pre-needs update
   2. Board Counsel Report
4. Application Review:
   1.  Joseph P. Gliniecki Application Review
5. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting
6. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
   1. To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
7. Closed session (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C –Investigative conferences and settlement conferences)
   1. Discuss complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause
   2. Discuss terms of a negotiated settlement of complaint case:

Adjournment – the next scheduled meeting is August 4, 2026