Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering Meeting - 5.14.26

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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 Cosmetology & Barbering 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 of Cosmetology and Barbering convened a regular monthly meeting on: 

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting.

All board members and staff appeared telephonically or by video conference.  All votes were taken by roll call. 

9:31 A.M. Chair Joy Talbot called the open meeting to order.

Board members present: 

• Erinn Breedy
• Nicole Corliss
• Cassia Gilroy
• Toni-Anne Harrison
• Samuel Pierre
• Iris Stowe
• Joy Talbot, Chair

Board members absent: 

• Heather Cohen

DOL Staff present: 

• Nicole Manfredi, Executive Director 
• Jamie Dalton, Board Counsel
• Andrew Bridges, Deputy Commissioner
• John Moreschi, First Deputy Commissioner

1. Public Meeting Disclosure

Ms. Manfredi stated that the meeting was being conducted virtually pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and applicable guidance. She further advised that the meeting was being recorded by the agency for public record purposes and that attendees remaining in the meeting were consenting to participation in the public record. Attendees wishing to make their own recording were instructed to identify themselves with the Board.

2. The Chair reviewed conference call and open meeting protocol with meeting attendees. 

3. Executive Director report

   Mrs. Manfredi had nothing to report.

4. Board Counsel report

   Attorney Dalton had nothing to report.

5. Approval of Minutes

   1. April 9, 2026

      Minutes from April 9, 2026 public session were discussed. A motion was made to accept the minutes as written by Ms. Corliss and seconded by Mr. Pierre. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

6. Discussion Items
   1. Schools

      1. Boston Institute of Esthetics

         The Board discussed the school’s documentation and application.

         The school was provided with guidance by the Board and will receive a list of requested revisions to its submitted materials. The school will present the revised documents to the Board at the next scheduled meeting for further review and consideration.

   2. Applicants

      1. Guiping Xia

         The applicant was invited to discuss their application and prior disciplinary history.

         A motion was made by Ms. Corliss and seconded by Ms. Harrington to deny the applicant’s aesthetics license application pending resolution of their Massage Therapy license matter. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

1. Carlos Riveira 

   The applicant was invited to discuss their application and prior disciplinary history.

   The Board determined that discussion of the applicant’s criminal background was necessary to evaluate the appropriateness of licensure and, accordingly, agreed to enter executive session for further review with the agreement of all parties.

   1. Other
      1. Update to Delegation of Authority Regarding Default of Respondents in Ticket and Order to Show Causes

   The Board considered a proposed delegation and enforcement authority vote

   memorializing the role of Agency staff in enforcement matters and authorizing the Executive Director to process certain citation, default, and disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.

   A motion was made by Mr. Pierre and seconded by Ms. Gilroy to accept the delegation. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

2. Lapsed Instructor Licensure

   The Board reviewed the current examination requirements for Lapsed Instructor applicants. Under existing regulations, lapsed licensees are required to retake the practical portion of the examination for reinstatement; however, no practical examination exists for instructor licensure. The Board discussed which examination requirement should apply to lapsed instructors to ensure compliance with current regulations.

   A motion was made by Ms. Corliss and seconded by Mr. Pierre to require Lapsed Instructor applicants to retake the Instructor Exam for reinstatement.  The Chair called for a roll call vote:

The motion passed.

3. Mobile Services Policy review

   Dr. Moses Dixon, President and CEO of Senior Connection, requested that the Board review its mobile unit policy and consider amendments permitting nonprofit organizations to forgo restroom and stabilization requirements. The stakeholder explained that their mobile unit had already been built out prior to realizing that restroom and stabilization requirements applied. The Board commended the stakeholder for his commitment to community service and the worthwhile nature of the project; however, the Board identified where the applicable requirements are publicly posted and declined to amend the policy, citing sanitation and safety concerns.

4. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting

No matters presented. 

8. Executive Session closed per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1); Individual Character Rather Than Competence

A motion was made by Mr. Pierre and seconded by Ms. Breedy to conclude Public Session and move into Executive Session, then to Investigative Conference closed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C and Quasi-Judicial Session closed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30a, § 18 if required. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

9. Adjournment 

A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Stowe and seconded by Mr. Pierre. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:57 P.M.

The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda
• Draft minutes April 9, 2026
• Boston Institute of Esthetics application and supporting materials
• Guiping Xia, application and supporting materials
• Carlos Riveira, application and supporting materials
• Updated Delegation of Authority
• Mobile Services Policy   

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Nicole Manfredi, Executive Director 

Documents Used During the Meeting: 

• Documentation from Boston Institute of Esthetics
• Application and supporting documents for Guiping Xia
• Mobile Services policy

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

1. Open Meeting Called to Order
2. Executive Director Report 
3. Board Counsel Report  
4. Review Minutes of the following publicmeetings: 
   1. April 9, 2026
5. Discussion
   1. Schools
      1. Boston Institute of Esthetics
   2. Applications
      1. Guiping Xia
      2. Carlos Rivera
   3. Other
      1. Update Delegation of Authority Regarding Default of Respondents in Ticket and Order to Show Cause Cases
      2. Exam for Lapsed Instructors
      3. Review of Mobile Services – Board Policy and M.G.L. c. 112, § 87V (Supplement to 240 CMR)
6. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting
7. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)) 
   1. Approval of closed Meeting Minutes:
      1. April 9, 2026
   2. To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
8. Investigative Conference closed per M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C
9. Quasi-Judicial Session closed per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18
10. Adjournment

The next scheduled meeting is June 11, 2026.