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September 23, 2019
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Thomas J. Connolly, Tim Chapin, Ken Coyle, James Connolly, Kevin DiMarzio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request for commercial garage license for Andy Phi Nguyen dba South Shore Auto Repair, 15 Groveland Street
Open hearing (Request for commercial garage license for Andy Phi Nguyen dba South Shore Auto Repair, 15 Groveland Street)
To open hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open hearing made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Close hearing (Request for commercial garage license for Andy Phi Nguyen dba South Shore Auto Repair, 15 Groveland Street)
To close hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close hearing made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation from South Shore Auto Gallery
To approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation from South Shore Auto Gallery
An earlier motion to approve, made by Tim Chapin, was withdrawn.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve withdrawn by Tim Chapin. Ken Coyle made motion to approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation from South Shore Auto Gallery, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Request for change of iocation and entertainment license for 10th District Brewing Co. to 748 Brockton Avenue
Open (Request for change of iocation and entertainment license for 10th District Brewing Co. to 748 Brockton Avenue)
To open
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Connolly to open, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Approve change of location to 748 Brockton Avenue
To approve change of location to 748 Brockton Avenue
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken Coyle to approve change of location to 748 Brockton Avenue, seconded by Tim Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Close hearing (Request for change of iocation and entertainment license for 10th District Brewing Co. to 748 Brockton Avenue)
To close hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close hearing made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Approve change of address and the entertainment license Wednesday- Friday 4- 9 pm, Saturday noon-9 pm, Sunday noon-6 pm
To approve change of address and the entertainment license Wednesday- Friday 4- 9 pm, Saturday noon-9 pm, Sunday noon-6 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken Coyle to approve change of address and the entertainment license Wednesday- Friday 4- 9 pm, Saturday noon-9 pm, Sunday noon-6 pm, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Request for livery license, Mark Foudy, 1 Woodlands Way
Approve (Request for livery license, Mark Foudy, 1 Woodlands Way)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken Coyle to approve, seconded by Tim Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Update on Police Department Management Review Sub-Committee
Accept the scope (Update on Police Department Management Review Sub-Committee)
To accept the scope
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the scope made by Jim Connolly. Debra Dupie, 1430 Bedford Street - will this be done anonymously so there won't be any repercussions for officers? Ken Coyle - they will ask that there be free access for the consultant company to records and be anonymous. Results will go to the committee. Motion seconded by Tim Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Approval of September 9, 2019 open session minutes
Approve (Approval of September 9, 2019 open session minutes)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Request for one-day liquor license for Octoberfest 13, 2019, Buzz'd Meadery LLC
Issue the one-day liquor license (Request for one-day liquor license for Octoberfest 13, 2019, Buzz'd Meadery LLC)
To issue the one-day liquor license
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken Coyle to issue the one-day liquor license, seconded by Kevin, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: DiMarzio)
After leaving Mayflower Health Group, going into the third year, the town has saved approximately $723,000, with another
Enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining pertaining to the Police Union pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 as an open session may impact the town's bargaining position,...
To enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining pertaining to the Police Union pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 as an open session may impact the town's bargaining position, and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion by Tim Chapin to enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining pertaining to the Police Union pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 as an open session may impact the town's bargaining position, and not to return to open session. Roll call vote: Kevin DiMarzio, aye; Jim Connolly, aye; Ken Coyle, aye; Tim Chapin, aye; Tom Connolly, aye.” (Motion: Chapin)
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