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May 19, 2025 2:41 p.m.
- This page, Recreational Tramway Board Meeting - 5.22.25, is offered by
- Division of Occupational Licensure
- Office of Public Safety and Inspections
- Recreational Tramway Board
Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice Recreational Tramway Board Meeting - 5.22.25
Overview
This is a remote meeting. You can participate from your computer, laptop, or smartphone. See the Meeting Agenda for details.
Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2025 @ 9:30 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m.
Division of Occupational Licensure
Meeting called to order at 9:34 a.m.
Roll Call:
Jeff Crowley, Chairman, Owner of a Rope Tow -Present
Daniel Kilburn, Designee to the Commissioner - Present
Paul Maloney, Owner of a Tramway - Present
Thomas Gilbert - Representative of Ski Clubs or Others who Patronize Recreational Tramways- Present
Vacant Seat - Rep. of Tramway liability insurance company
- Discuss / Vote Meeting minutes from 04/17/25 Meeting
Daniel Kilburn made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from 04/17/2025, and the motion was seconded by Paul Maloney. .
A roll call vote was conducted:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Dan Walsh | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Abstained |
The motion passed, 3-0.
- Discuss/Vote
Tramway License Application – Southwick’s Zoo
Cesar Lastra of DOL presented the Tramway License Application for Southwick’s Zoo for Board members’ review. After a discussion, Paul Maloney made a motion to approve the Tramway License Application for Southwick’s Zoo, and the motion was seconded by Daniel Kilburn.
A roll call vote was conducted:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Dan Walsh | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Yes |
The motion passed, 4-0.
- Discuss/Vote
Tramway Construction Application – Wachusett
Jeff Crowley recused himself from this Cesar Lastra of DOL presented the Wachusett Tramway Construction application for Board members’ review, noting that the required building permit is apparently in progress, and has not yet been submitted to DOL The required profile for the lift line is pending and also has not been received. After a brief discussion, the incomplete application was tabled.
- Discuss/Vote
Regulation Revisions
General Counsel Greer Croxford discussed Governor Healey’s statewide regulations initiative. Board Counsel presented a draft revised regulations to 526 CMR 10.00, including many changes the Board had approved in prior meetings. . The Board requested additional time to review the updated draft revisions, and planned to scheduled a vote for the next meeting.
- Discuss Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting
- Adjourn.
Jeff Crowley made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Paul Maloney.
A roll call vote was conducted:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Dan Walsh | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Abstained |
The motion passed, 3-0.
Agenda
Open PDF file, 199.52 KB,
RTB Agenda - 5-22-25
(English, PDF 199.52 KB)