Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering Meeting - 8.13.26

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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: 

August 13, 2026, Microsoft Teams Meeting

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting.

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

9:34 A.M. Chair Joy Talbot called the open meeting to order.

Board members present: 

• Erinn Breedy
• Heather Cohen
• Nicole Corliss
• Cassia Gilroy
• Joy Talbot, Chair

Board members absent:

• Toni-Anne Harrison
• Samuel Pierre
• Iris Stowe

DOL Staff present: 

• Nicole Manfredi, Executive Director 
• Jamie Dalton, Board Counsel
• Andrew Bridges, Deputy Commissioner
• Colleen Maloney, Associate Deputy Commissioner
• John Moreschi, First Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Staff & Special Counsel
• Sarah Wilkinson, Commissioner

1. 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 to the Board.
2. The Chair reviewed conference call and open meeting protocol with meeting attendees. 
3. Executive Director report
   1. The Executive Director Nicole Manfredi provided an update on the recent transition from Accela to the eLIPSE licensing platform. The transition was broadly successful and proceeded more smoothly than anticipated, with some minor issues. The Executive Director acknowledged the licensing team's flexibility, adaptability, and collaborative problem-solving throughout the implementation process.
4. Board Counsel report
   1. Attorney Jamie Dalton had nothing to report. 
5. Approval of Minutes

   1. July 16, 2026

      Minutes from July 16, 2026, public session were discussed. A motion was made to accept the minutes as written by Ms. Cohen and seconded by Ms. Gilroy. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

6. Discussion Items
   1. Schools (none)
   2. Applicants

      1. Justin Pitz

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

         A motion was made by Ms. Cohen and seconded by Ms. Gilroy to allow the applicant to apply for reinstatement. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

1. Other

   1. Discussion: Apprentice Program

      The Board continued its discussion of the proposed Apprentice Program. Members reviewed the current draft and provided feedback on the proposed requirements for apprentices and participating shops and salons. The Board completed its review through Section 9 and will continue its discussion at the September meeting.

      1. Discussion: Distance Learning Policy 

      The Board continued reviewing the current Distance Learning Policy. Members reviewed the current redline draft and agreed that the majority of the policy was satisfactory. The Board requested that the Executive Director consult with several electrology professionals to obtain their input regarding an appropriate number of distance learning hours. The discussion will continue at the September meeting.

2. Discussed other matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. No matter presented. 
3. Executive Session closed per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1); Individual Character Rather Than Competence

A motion was made by Ms. Corliss and seconded by Ms. Cohen 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. Cohen and seconded by Ms. Gilroy The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

The meeting concluded at 1:07 P.M.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.

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 meetings: 
   1. July 16, 2026
5. Discussion
   1. Schools- none
   2. Applications
      1. Justin Pitz
   3. Other
      1. Discussion- Apprentice Program proposal
      2. Discussion/potential vote- Distance Learning Policy
6. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting
7. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)), To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
      1. July 16, 2026
   2. Applicants
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 September 10, 2026.