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December 1, 2022
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
6:45 p.m. - Town Clerk Discussion of Annual Town Election - Early Voting Options
Opt out of Vote by Mail for the April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election
Mr. Suzor made a motion to opt out of Vote by Mail for the April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to opt out of Vote by Mail for the April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the November 17, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 17, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman.Beckerman'seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 17, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman.Beckerman'seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor)
Approve the November 22, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 22, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 22, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appointment/Reappointment of Constables
Appoint Matthew Pauliks as a Constable, term to expire, December 31, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Matthew Pauliks as a Constable, term to expire, December 31, 2023. Mr. Pauliks has taken over the duties from David Asiaf who has retired. Chairman Beckerman seconded , the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Matthew Pauliks as a Constable, term to expire, December 31, 2023. Mr. Pauliks has taken over the duties from David Asiaf who has retired. Chairman Beckerman seconded , the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Reappoint David DiCenso, Adam Loomis, and Harold March as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint David DiCenso, Adam Loomis, and Harold March as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2023. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint David DiCenso, Adam Loomis, and Harold March as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2023. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
One Day Special Alcohol License
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on December 10, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on December 10, 2022. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on December 10, 2022. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Application oS
Waive the fee and approve the Street Opening Permit Application of Northern Drill Service, Inc. for two pavement cores, each measuring 4' diameter and 10' deep located at 150 East Spring Street...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to waive the fee and approve the Street Opening Permit Application of Northern Drill Service, Inc. for two pavement cores, each measuring 4' diameter and 10' deep located at 150 East Spring Street and 118 West Spring Street. Mr. Fitzgerald explained to the Board that Street Opening Permit Application is in conjunction with the MassDOT Project #611979 to make safety and traffic improvements on Route 28 at the intersection of Harrison Boulevard, East Spring Street, and West Spring Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to waive the fee and approve the Street Opening Permit Application of Northern Drill Service, Inc. for two pavement cores, each measuring 4' diameter and 10' deep located at 150 East Spring Street and 118 West Spring Street. Mr. Fitzgerald explained to the Board that Street Opening Permit Application is in conjunction with the MassDOT Project #611979 to make safety and traffic improvements on Route 28 at the intersection of Harrison Boulevard, East Spring Street, and West Spring Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement
Ratify the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign accordingly
Mr. Suzor made a motion to ratify the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign accordingly. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to ratify the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign accordingly. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Liquor License Renewals
Approve the following Liquor License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Liquor License Renewals for 2023. 1. Shooters, Inc., 36 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Restaurant) . 2. Avon Post #8892, V.F.W. Inc., 263 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Club) 3. Avon's Generations, 81 Memorial Drive, (All Alcohol - Restaurant) 4, A-1 Market, Inc., 85 East Main St., (Beer & Wine - Package Store) 5. Big Jim's Liquors, Inc., 155 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Package Store) 6. Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc., 120 Stockwell Drive, (All Alcohol - Package Store) 7. Avon Food Mart, Inc., 17 North Main St., (Beer & Wine - Package Store) 8. Wine.Com, 33 Wales Ave., (Beer & Wine - Package Store) 9, Mainha Restaurant, 160 Memorial Drive, (Beer & Wine - Restaurant) 'Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Liquor License Renewals for 2023. 1. Shooters, Inc., 36 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Restaurant) . 2. Avon Post #8892, V.F.W. Inc., 263 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Club) 3. Avon's Generations, 81 Memorial Drive, (All Alcohol - Restaurant) 4, A-1 Market, Inc., 85 East Main St., (Beer & Wine - Package Store) 5. Big Jim's Liquors, Inc., 155 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Package Store) 6. Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc., 120 Stockwell Drive, (All Alcohol - Package Store) 7. Avon Food Mart, Inc., 17 North Main St., (Beer & Wine - Package Store) 8. Wine.Com, 33 Wales Ave., (Beer & Wine - Package Store) 9, Mainha Restaurant, 160 Memorial Drive, (Beer & Wine - Restaurant) 'Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the liquor license renewal of Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Restaurant) with the stipulation that the TIPS certification be updated for David Benvissuto and Melissa...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the liquor license renewal of Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Restaurant) with the stipulation that the TIPS certification be updated for David Benvissuto and Melissa Statkus. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion . passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the liquor license renewal of Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St., (All Alcohol - Restaurant) with the stipulation that the TIPS certification be updated for David Benvissuto and Melissa Statkus. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion . passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Class One License Renewals
Approve the following Class One License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class One License Renewals for 2023. 1. Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc., One Mack Drive 2. New England Truck Solutions of Avon, 11 Ledin Drive 3. Unbreakable, LLC, 105 Memorial Drive 3 ; Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class One License Renewals for 2023. 1. Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc., One Mack Drive 2. New England Truck Solutions of Avon, 11 Ledin Drive 3. Unbreakable, LLC, 105 Memorial Drive 3 ; Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Class Two License Renewals
Approve the following Class Two License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class Two License Renewals for 2023. 1. George's Garage, Inc., 340 East Spring St. 2. Mr. Steven DeAcetis Avon Auto Center, Inc., 104 Memorial Drive 3. Robert Nicholson D/B/A Brittanic Motors, 110 Memorial Drive 4. Brian G. White d/b/a Cycle Performance Auto Body, 271 East High St. 5. Robert Sneider, 21 Ledin Drive 6. C.N. Wood Co., Inc. 7. Avon Gas & Service, Inc., 284 East Main St. 8. Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C Motors, 491 West Main St. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class Two License Renewals for 2023. 1. George's Garage, Inc., 340 East Spring St. 2. Mr. Steven DeAcetis Avon Auto Center, Inc., 104 Memorial Drive 3. Robert Nicholson D/B/A Brittanic Motors, 110 Memorial Drive 4. Brian G. White d/b/a Cycle Performance Auto Body, 271 East High St. 5. Robert Sneider, 21 Ledin Drive 6. C.N. Wood Co., Inc. 7. Avon Gas & Service, Inc., 284 East Main St. 8. Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C Motors, 491 West Main St. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Class Three License Renewals
Approve the following Class Three License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class Three License Renewals for 2023. 1. George's Garage, Inc., 340 East Spring St. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class Three License Renewals for 2023. 1. George's Garage, Inc., 340 East Spring St. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Common Victualler's License Renewals
Approve the following Common Victualler's License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's License Renewals for 2023. 1. Costco Wholesale Corp., 120 Stockwell Drive 2. Avon House of Pizza, 163 Main Street ; 3. New England Authentic Eats LLC, 600 Page St. 4. Café Management Associates, LLC D/B/A Dunkin Donuts, 5. 600 Page St. 6. WB Donuts, LLC D/B/A Dunkin Donuts, 20 Memorial Drive Avon 7. Linda D. Lewis Martin D/B/A Shooters, Inc., 36 East Main St. . 8. David Benvissuto D/B/A Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St. 9. JLW Donuts, LLC D/B/A Dunkin Donuts, 5 Stockwell Drive 10. WB Donuts, LLC D/B/A Dunkin' Donuts, 30 Memorial Dr. 11. Sulamita Figeiredo D/B/A Mainha Restaurant 160 Memorial Drive 12. NN Business Development, LLC 5 Stockwell Drive 13. Abdo Amazing Pizza LLC, d/b/a Geri's Pizza 147 Main St. 14. A-1 Nivniva Corp. D/B/A A-1 Market 85 East Main St. 15. Avon's Generations, Inc. D/B/A Generation 81 Memorial Drive . 16. TamBo's Kitchen, 490 West Main Street 17. Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892, 263 East Main Street Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's License Renewals for 2023. 1. Costco Wholesale Corp., 120 Stockwell Drive 2. Avon House of Pizza, 163 Main Street ; 3. New England Authentic Eats LLC, 600 Page St. 4. Café Management Associates, LLC D/B/A Dunkin Donuts, 5. 600 Page St. 6. WB Donuts, LLC D/B/A Dunkin Donuts, 20 Memorial Drive Avon 7. Linda D. Lewis Martin D/B/A Shooters, Inc., 36 East Main St. . 8. David Benvissuto D/B/A Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St. 9. JLW Donuts, LLC D/B/A Dunkin Donuts, 5 Stockwell Drive 10. WB Donuts, LLC D/B/A Dunkin' Donuts, 30 Memorial Dr. 11. Sulamita Figeiredo D/B/A Mainha Restaurant 160 Memorial Drive 12. NN Business Development, LLC 5 Stockwell Drive 13. Abdo Amazing Pizza LLC, d/b/a Geri's Pizza 147 Main St. 14. A-1 Nivniva Corp. D/B/A A-1 Market 85 East Main St. 15. Avon's Generations, Inc. D/B/A Generation 81 Memorial Drive . 16. TamBo's Kitchen, 490 West Main Street 17. Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892, 263 East Main Street Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Livery Licenses
Approve the following Livery License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Livery License Renewals for 2023. 1. Charles P. Marinelli, 340 East Spring St., (seven livery licenses) 2. Charles P. Marinelli, 340 East Spring St., (two handicap van licenses) Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Livery License Renewals for 2023. 1. Charles P. Marinelli, 340 East Spring St., (seven livery licenses) 2. Charles P. Marinelli, 340 East Spring St., (two handicap van licenses) Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Entertainment Licenses
Approve the following Entertainment License Renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Entertainment License Renewals for 2023. 1. Avon V.F.W. Post #8892. 263 East Main Street One (1) Video Entertainment Machine License (license for one (1) juke box) One (1) Pool Table License One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) juke box to include karaoke and a live band. 2. Shooters, Inc., 36 East Main Street Three (3) pool table licenses Two (2) automatic amusement device licenses (includes license for one (1) juke box) One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) juke box 3. David Benvissuto D/B/A Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main Street One (1) Touch Tunes Juke Box One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) Juke Box to include live bands, singers, and comedy acts. One (1) Pool Table License 4. Generations, 81 Memorial Drive One (1) Public Entertainment license for 2023 Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Entertainment License Renewals for 2023. 1. Avon V.F.W. Post #8892. 263 East Main Street One (1) Video Entertainment Machine License (license for one (1) juke box) One (1) Pool Table License One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) juke box to include karaoke and a live band. 2. Shooters, Inc., 36 East Main Street Three (3) pool table licenses Two (2) automatic amusement device licenses (includes license for one (1) juke box) One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) juke box 3. David Benvissuto D/B/A Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main Street One (1) Touch Tunes Juke Box One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) Juke Box to include live bands, singers, and comedy acts. One (1) Pool Table License 4. Generations, 81 Memorial Drive One (1) Public Entertainment license for 2023 Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Town Administrator's Report
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Community Compact Efficiency and Regionalization Grant for cybersecurity of the town's water systems
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Community Compact Efficiency and Regionalization Grant for cybersecurity of the town's water systems. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Community Compact Efficiency and Regionalization Grant for cybersecurity of the town's water systems. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
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