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October 16, 2018
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton
Absent: Bernard Greene
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the following promotions within the Police Department, effective October 17, 2018: Lieutenant Thomas Ward to Deputy Superintendent Sergeant Michael Murphy to Lieutenant Patrol Officer...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Police Department, effective October 17, 2018: Lieutenant Thomas Ward to Deputy Superintendent Sergeant Michael Murphy to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Casey Hatchett to Sergeant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Police Department, effective October 17, 2018: Lieutenant Thomas Ward to Deputy Superintendent Sergeant Michael Murphy to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Casey Hatchett to Sergeant Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the minutes of October 2, 2018 pending approval of Board Member Greene
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 2, 2018 pending approval of Board Member Greene.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 2, 2018 pending approval of Board Member Greene. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $335,000.00 from Children's Hospital for the reconstruction of Pearl Street
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $335,000.00 from Children's Hospital for the reconstruction of Pearl Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $335,000.00 from Children's Hospital for the reconstruction of Pearl Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $17,154.30 from the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $17,154.30 from the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $17,154.30 from the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve Extra Work Order #8, an increase in the amount of $79,957.50, in connection with Contract No. PW14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allesandro Corporation
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order #8, an increase in the amount of $79,957.50, in connection with Contract No. PW14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allesandro Corporation.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order #8, an increase in the amount of $79,957.50, in connection with Contract No. PW14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allesandro Corporation. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to the Pierce School for a PTO event to be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 50 School Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to the Pierce School for a PTO event to be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 50 School Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to the Pierce School for a PTO event to be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 50 School Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the filling of the following three (3) vacancies in the Library Department: Reference Librarian 1 (K-06) (2 vacancies) Reference Librarian 2 (K-07)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following three (3) vacancies in the Library Department: Reference Librarian 1 (K-06) (2 vacancies) Reference Librarian 2 (K-07)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following three (3) vacancies in the Library Department: Reference Librarian 1 (K-06) (2 vacancies) Reference Librarian 2 (K-07) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the filling of the Deputy Building Commissioner (T-12) vacancy in the Building Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Deputy Building Commissioner (T-12) vacancy in the Building Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Deputy Building Commissioner (T-12) vacancy in the Building Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Adopt a Proclamation proclaiming November 24, 2018 as Small Business Saturday
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming November 24, 2018 as Small Business Saturday.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming November 24, 2018 as Small Business Saturday. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Grant the petition of Extenet Systems, Inc. (Extenet) for permission to install, and a location for new poles, fiber optic cables and to attach equipment including antennae within the following...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Extenet Systems, Inc. (Extenet) for permission to install, and a location for new poles, fiber optic cables and to attach equipment including antennae within the following rights of way: Jenness Road - east side, replace pole 287/2 approximately 190 feet north of Summit Avenue Stedman Street - east side, replace pole 137/1 approximately 18 feet north of Harvard
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Extenet Systems, Inc. (Extenet) for permission to install, and a location for new poles, fiber optic cables and to attach equipment including antennae within the following rights of way: Jenness Road - east side, replace pole 287/2 approximately 190 feet north of Summit Avenue Stedman Street - east side, replace pole 137/1 approximately 18 feet north of Harvard Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Grant the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Harvard Street - conduit southeasterly and northeasterly from manhole 165 at the intersection with Williams Street to Stedman Street a distance of about 102 feet Stedman Street - conduit northeasterly from Harvard Street to pole 137/1 a distance of about 18 feet
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Harvard Street - conduit southeasterly and northeasterly from manhole 165 at the intersection with Williams Street to Stedman Street a distance of about 102 feet Stedman Street - conduit northeasterly from Harvard Street to pole 137/1 a distance of about 18 feet Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East LLC (Crown Castle) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East LLC (Crown Castle) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Harvard Street - conduit running southwesterly and southeasterly from Green Street a distance of about 96 feet to 280 Harvard Street Green Street - conduit running northeasterly and southeasterly from Harvard Street a distance of 93 feet to a new handhole Hawes Street - conduit running southwesterly from a new manhole located about 84 feet south of Beacon Street a distance of about 29 feet to 1101 Beacon Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East LLC (Crown Castle) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Harvard Street - conduit running southwesterly and southeasterly from Green Street a distance of about 96 feet to 280 Harvard Street Green Street - conduit running northeasterly and southeasterly from Harvard Street a distance of 93 feet to a new handhole Hawes Street - conduit running southwesterly from a new manhole located about 84 feet south of Beacon Street a distance of about 29 feet to 1101 Beacon Street Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
No action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 no action on Article 1.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 no action on Article 1. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Amend Section 5.3.2.h of the Town's General By-Laws as follows: h. "Demolition" - (a) the act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a Building or a significant portion thereof, by...
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 1. To amend Section 5.3.2.h of the Town's General By-Laws as follows: h. "Demolition" - (a) the act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a Building or a significant portion thereof, by substantially removing or substantially covering one side or removing 25% or covering 25% of the exterior walls of the building, or substantially removing or substantially altering the roof, (ii) moving a Building from its site with no permitted new location for said Building; (iii) in the case of a Building within Section 5.3.5(b), substantially gutting (as defined by the preservation Commission per section 5.3.14) an interior space that has generally been open to the public and is integral to the historic character of the building; (iv) in the case of a building within Section 5.3.5(b), the systemic removal, effacement, or destruction of the exterior architectural elements which define or contribute to the historic character of the Building, or (v) commencing any of the foregoing work. "Demolition" as used herein shall be deemed to include Demolition by Neglect. 2. Amend Section 5.3.4 by adding the following new Section 5.3.4.d: d. An application for a Demolition Permit is valid only with respect to the owner(s) of record at the time it is delivered to the Preservation Commission Staff, unless otherwise provided for in this section. In the event of an arm's length transfer of ownership and control of a Significant Building, no Demolition Permit shall be
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 1. To amend Section 5.3.2.h of the Town's General By-Laws as follows: h. "Demolition" - (a) the act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a Building or a significant portion thereof, by substantially removing or substantially covering one side or removing 25% or covering 25% of the exterior walls of the building, or substantially removing or substantially altering the roof, (ii) moving a Building from its site with no permitted new location for said Building; (iii) in the case of a Building within Section 5.3.5(b), substantially gutting (as defined by the preservation Commission per section 5.3.14) an interior space that has generally been open to the public and is integral to the historic character of the building; (iv) in the case of a building within Section 5.3.5(b), the systemic removal, effacement, or destruction of the exterior architectural elements which define or contribute to the historic character of the Building, or (v) commencing any of the foregoing work. "Demolition" as used herein shall be deemed to include Demolition by Neglect. 2. Amend Section 5.3.4 by adding the following new Section 5.3.4.d: d. An application for a Demolition Permit is valid only with respect to the owner(s) of record at the time it is delivered to the Preservation Commission Staff, unless otherwise provided for in this section. In the event of an arm's length transfer of ownership and control of a Significant Building, no Demolition Permit shall be issued until the new owner files a new application and complies with the procedures set forth in Section 5.3.3 through Section 5.3.12. An applicant for a Demolition Permit shall certify to the satisfaction of Preservation Commission Staff, immediately prior to its issuance, that there has been no change as the result of an arm's length transfer of ownership and control subsequent to the delivery of the application to the Preservation Commission Staff, and the Building Commissioner shall not issue a Demolition Permit without Preservation Commission Staff certification or evidence that the applicant intends to take advantage of the exemption listed below in this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Commission has, pursuant to its discretion in Section 5.3.10, voted to lift a stay based on a design submitted by a previous owner, the Building Commissioner, in conjunction with the Preservation Commission Staff, may approve and issue a Demolition Permit without having the new owner file a new Demolition Permit application for that design. 3. Amend Section 5.3.7 of the Town's General By-Laws as follows: Within 30 Business Days of an Initial Determination that the building falls into one or more of the categories in Section 5.3.5, the Commission shall review the Application and Initial Determination, without reference to any proposed replacement use or design, at a public hearing with notice given as provided in Section 5.3.12 to determine whether the building is significant as defined in Section 5.3.2..”
That the Board expects no motion before Town Meeting, if there is a motion before Town Meeting the Board recommends a no action motion
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 That the Board expects no motion before Town Meeting, if there is a motion before Town Meeting the Board recommends a no action motion.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Neil Wishinsky yes, Benjamin Franco yes, Nancy Heller yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 That the Board expects no motion before Town Meeting, if there is a motion before Town Meeting the Board recommends a no action motion. Roll call: Aye, Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller.”
No Action on Article 5
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 5
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 5 Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 20 with the revision of "report back to Town meeting no later than November 2020."
On motion it was, Voted 1-3 favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 20 with the revision of "report back to Town meeting no later than November 2020."
Yes: HellerNo: Franco, Hamilton, Wishinsky
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 1-3 favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 20 with the revision of "report back to Town meeting no later than November 2020." Roll call: Aye: Nancy Heller Against: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton Motion failed.”
No Action on Article 20
On motion it was, Voted 3-1No Action on Article 20
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, WishinskyNo: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-1No Action on Article 20 Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton Against: Nancy Heller.”
Approve and execute the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton.”
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