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June 5, 2018
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2018, and May 22, 2018, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2018, and May 22, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2018, and May 22, 2018, as amended. Voted to approve the May 17, 2018 Joint minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the May 17, 2018 Joint minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School
Voted to approve the May 17, 2018 Joint minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the May 17, 2018 Joint minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the proposed Board's Summer schedule
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Board's Summer schedule.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Board's Summer schedule. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute two (2) Chapter 90 Project Requests and two (2) Chapter 90 Environmental Punch Lists with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in connection with the Reconstruction...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute two (2) Chapter 90 Project Requests and two (2) Chapter 90 Environmental Punch Lists with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in connection with the Reconstruction of Babcock Street (PW/18-25) contract.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute two (2) Chapter 90 Project Requests and two (2) Chapter 90 Environmental Punch Lists with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in connection with the Reconstruction of Babcock Street (PW/18-25) contract. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street for the following: (1) A Wedding to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street for the following: (1) A Wedding to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. (2) A Wedding to be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street for the following: (1) A Wedding to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. (2) A Wedding to be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Dance Graduation Reception to be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at 400 Heath Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Dance Graduation Reception to be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Dance Graduation Reception to be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the renewal of Super Star Ice Cream, Hani Hindi, Owner, for a Mobile Food Vendor license, Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am-8:30pm, throughout the Town
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal of Super Star Ice Cream, Hani Hindi, Owner, for a Mobile Food Vendor license, Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am-8:30pm, throughout the Town.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal of Super Star Ice Cream, Hani Hindi, Owner, for a Mobile Food Vendor license, Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am-8:30pm, throughout the Town..”
Approve the following three (3) transfer within the Recreation Department appropriation: From: 6327SL04 From: 6327Sl04 From: 6329Sl04 To: 6323sl04 To: 6325Sl04 To: 6325sl04 Rec Rev
On motion it was Voted to approve the following three (3) transfer within the Recreation Department appropriation: From: 6327SL04 From: 6327Sl04 From: 6329Sl04 To: 6323sl04 To: 6325Sl04 To: 6325sl04 Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin 533220 535010 539020 561010 561010 561011 Food Service $6900 Med. Supplies $2000 Rec. Supplies $2400 Electricity $1800 Electricity $7000 Natural Gas $2500
From the minutes
“On motion it was Voted to approve the following three (3) transfer within the Recreation Department appropriation: From: 6327SL04 From: 6327Sl04 From: 6329Sl04 To: 6323sl04 To: 6325Sl04 To: 6325sl04 Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin Rec Rev. Admin 533220 535010 539020 561010 561010 561011 Food Service $6900 Med. Supplies $2000 Rec. Supplies $2400 Electricity $1800 Electricity $7000 Natural Gas $2500 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Parking Control Officer (ST01) Vacancy in the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Parking Control Officer (ST01) Vacancy in the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Parking Control Officer (ST01) Vacancy in the Police Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Student Officer Joseph Trahon as Probationary Police Officer effective June 5, 2018, for one year
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Student Officer Joseph Trahon as Probationary Police Officer effective June 5, 2018, for one year.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Student Officer Joseph Trahon as Probationary Police Officer effective June 5, 2018, for one year. The Board congratulated Mr. Trahon. Town Clerk Pat Ward swore Officer Trahon in. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Charge of the Committee and possibly assigning a liaison to the committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Charge of the Committee and possibly assigning a liaison to the committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Charge of the Committee and possibly assigning a liaison to the committee. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adopt a fee schedule for Recreation Marijuana Facility licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 94G, Section 3 for an annual license fee of $450.00
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a fee schedule for Recreation Marijuana Facility licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 94G, Section 3 for an annual license fee of $450.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a fee schedule for Recreation Marijuana Facility licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 94G, Section 3 for an annual license fee of $450.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Hammond Street - conduit northerly from existing MH19816 approximately 186 feet north of Hammond Pond Parkway a distance of about 112 feet to 962 Hammond Street. Pearl Street - northerly from existing MH25043 approximately 192 feet north of Washington Street a distance of about 31 feet to Two Brookline Place. Harvard Street - southerly from existing MH3667 at Beals Street a distance of 65 feet of conduit to 384 Harvard Street. Leicester Street - conduit southeasterly from pole 96/8 approximately 262 feet southwest of Seaver Street a distance of about 9 feet to 83 Leicester Street. Independence Drive - conduit southwesterly and southeasterly from existing MH20610 at the intersection with Gerry Road a distance of about 30 feet to new MH30406. *with the condition that Eversource notifies and coordinates with the gas companies, via email that the above roads will be opened for work, indicating that this would be a good time for them to take a look for gas leaks, and request a reply from the gas company.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Hammond Street - conduit northerly from existing MH19816 approximately 186 feet north of Hammond Pond Parkway a distance of about 112 feet to 962 Hammond Street. Pearl Street - northerly from existing MH25043 approximately 192 feet north of Washington Street a distance of about 31 feet to Two Brookline Place. Harvard Street - southerly from existing MH3667 at Beals Street a distance of 65 feet of conduit to 384 Harvard Street. Leicester Street - conduit southeasterly from pole 96/8 approximately 262 feet southwest of Seaver Street a distance of about 9 feet to 83 Leicester Street. Independence Drive - conduit southwesterly and southeasterly from existing MH20610 at the intersection with Gerry Road a distance of about 30 feet to new MH30406. *with the condition that Eversource notifies and coordinates with the gas companies, via email that the above roads will be opened for work, indicating that this would be a good time for them to take a look for gas leaks, and request a reply from the gas company. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petitions of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public ways: Milton Road - southwesterly from Boylston...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petitions of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public ways: Milton Road - southwesterly from Boylston Street a distance of about 180 feet, thence turning and running easterly a distance of about 380 feet to Cypress Street. Cypress Street - easterly from Milton Road a distance of about 50 feet to the existing 12" gas main in Cypress Street. Cushing Road - southerly a distance of about 120 feet from Milton Road and a new regulator station. * With the following conditions: 1. The plans are approved and supervised by the Town's Arborist, Tom Brady 2. Notice is given to the abutters 2 weeks prior to the start of work. 3. The work is to occur Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. 4. The street is to be restored curb to curb for the length of the project. 5. National Grid will make their best effort to submit a detailed plan with specific locations and nearest postal address of all gas leaks within the Town and further submit a detailed timetable of such repairs with the month and year those repairs will occur.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petitions of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public ways: Milton Road - southwesterly from Boylston Street a distance of about 180 feet, thence turning and running easterly a distance of about 380 feet to Cypress Street. Cypress Street - easterly from Milton Road a distance of about 50 feet to the existing 12" gas main in Cypress Street. Cushing Road - southerly a distance of about 120 feet from Milton Road and a new regulator station. * With the following conditions: 1. The plans are approved and supervised by the Town's Arborist, Tom Brady 2. Notice is given to the abutters 2 weeks prior to the start of work. 3. The work is to occur Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. 4. The street is to be restored curb to curb for the length of the project. 5. National Grid will make their best effort to submit a detailed plan with specific locations and nearest postal address of all gas leaks within the Town and further submit a detailed timetable of such repairs with the month and year those repairs will occur. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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