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August 15, 2024
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Hornsby, Alec Rich III, Roger Marsan, Kevin Snyder, Denise Luciano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Michael Sweeney from an alternate member of the COA to a permanent member to the COA
To appoint Mr. Michael Sweeney from an alternate member of the COA to a permanent member to the COA
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to appoint Mr. Michael Sweeney from an alternate member of the COA to a permanent member to the COA. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
Appoint Barbara Ohanian as an Alternate Member to the Council on Aging
To appoint Barbara Ohanian as an Alternate Member to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to appoint Barbara Ohanian as an Alternate Member to the Council on Aging. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
Appoint Elizabeth Pierce to the Cultural Council
To appoint Elizabeth Pierce to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to appoint Elizabeth Pierce to the Cultural Council. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
Reappoint Mr. Rich as the Select Board representative to the Capital Improvements Committee
To reappoint Mr. Rich as the Select Board representative to the Capital Improvements Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to reappoint Mr. Rich as the Select Board representative to the Capital Improvements Committee. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. 1|Page Select Board - Agenda 08/15/2024 Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
Appoint Mr. Marsan as the Select Board representative to the Traffic Study Committee
To appoint Mr. Marsan as the Select Board representative to the Traffic Study Committee
Yes: Hornsby, Luciano, Rich, SnyderAbstained: Marsan
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to appoint Mr. Marsan as the Select Board representative to the Traffic Study Committee. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Abstained; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Snyder)
Approve the minutes of the July 11, 2024 Select Board meeting
To approve the minutes of the July 11, 2024 Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2024 Select Board meeting. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)
Approve the application for a One-Day Beer and Wine License to TPC Boston for a private event shown as "Tent B" at the 18th Green of 400 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M
To approve the application for a One-Day Beer and Wine License to TPC Boston for a private event shown as "Tent B" at the 18th Green of 400 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M from Thursday, August 29, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024 subject to police detail and serving only 2 drinks per person per transaction
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the application for a One-Day Beer and Wine License to TPC Boston for a private event shown as "Tent B" at the 18th Green of 400 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M from Thursday, August 29, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024 subject to police detail and serving only 2 drinks per person per transaction. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
Approve the application for a One-Day Beer and Wine License to TPC Boston for a private event shown as "Tent A" at the 18th Green of 400 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M
To approve the application for a One-Day Beer and Wine License to TPC Boston for a private event shown as "Tent A" at the 18th Green of 400 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M from Thursday, August : 29, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024 subject to police detail and two drinks per person per transaction
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the application for a One-Day Beer and Wine License to TPC Boston for a private event shown as "Tent A" at the 18th Green of 400 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M from Thursday, August : 29, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024 subject to police detail and two drinks per person per transaction. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
Approve the application of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), 100 International Golf Drive, Daytona Beach, FL, for One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., to be uti
To approve the application of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), 100 International Golf Drive, Daytona Beach, FL, for One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., to be utilized at the Tournament Players Club of Boston Golf Course, 400 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766, for a public event, as follows: ¢ 19th Hole Concession, 18th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 - All Alcohol ¢ FM Global Hospitality, 18th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 - All Alcohol * TPC Boston Member Hospitality, 18th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 * Women's Leadership Summit, 18th Green, Aug. 26th : * 16th Green Concession, 16th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 ¢ Champions Club, 16th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 * Cabanas, 16th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1° ¢ 11th Green Concession, 11th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 ¢ 3rd Tee Concession, 2nd Green/3rd Tee, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 * 7th Green Concessi
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to approve the application of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), 100 International Golf Drive, Daytona Beach, FL, for One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., to be utilized at the Tournament Players Club of Boston Golf Course, 400 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766, for a public event, as follows: ¢ 19th Hole Concession, 18th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 - All Alcohol ¢ FM Global Hospitality, 18th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 - All Alcohol * TPC Boston Member Hospitality, 18th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 * Women's Leadership Summit, 18th Green, Aug. 26th : * 16th Green Concession, 16th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 ¢ Champions Club, 16th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2024 * Cabanas, 16th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1° ¢ 11th Green Concession, 11th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 ¢ 3rd Tee Concession, 2nd Green/3rd Tee, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 * 7th Green Concession, 7th Green, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 * Pro-Am Tee Bar, 1st Tee, Aug. 28 ¢ Pro-Am Tee Bar, 10th Tee, Aug. 28, 2024 * Driving Range Clinic Bar, Driving Range, Aug. 26 - Aug. 27 the 16 green concession, 11" green concession, 3" tee concession, and 7 green concession are all beer and wine and all of the rest are all alcohol, and subject to police detail and also a two-drink limit per person per transaction. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)
Approve the requests of FJBurgers LLC d/b/a Fat Johnny's Burgers & Bites to have a stand-alone sign and additional seating
To approve the requests of FJBurgers LLC d/b/a Fat Johnny's Burgers & Bites to have a stand-alone sign and additional seating
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the requests of FJBurgers LLC d/b/a Fat Johnny's Burgers & Bites to have a stand-alone sign and additional seating. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Approve the Special Events Application of Melissa Niziolek on behalf of Parks and Recreation for the 31st Annual Chartley Halloween Parade scheduled from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday, October 27,
To approve the Special Events Application of Melissa Niziolek on behalf of Parks and Recreation for the 31st Annual Chartley Halloween Parade scheduled from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday, October 27, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the Special Events Application of Melissa Niziolek on behalf of Parks and Recreation for the 31st Annual Chartley Halloween Parade scheduled from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
Open the public hearing on the application of Great Woods Beer & Wine Corp. d/b/a Great Woods Beer & Wine, Manager: Preet Patel for a New Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License at 92
To open the public hearing on the application of Great Woods Beer & Wine Corp. d/b/a Great Woods Beer & Wine, Manager: Preet Patel for a New Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License at 92 Mansfield Avenue, Norton, Massachusetts 02766
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Luciano to open the public hearing on the application of Great Woods Beer & Wine Corp. d/b/a Great Woods Beer & Wine, Manager: Preet Patel for a New Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License at 92 Mansfield Avenue, Norton, Massachusetts 02766. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Luciano, second: Snyder)
Close the public hearing for the application of Great ' Woods Beer & Wine Corporation d/b/a Great Woods Beer and Wine located at 92 Mansfield Avenue
To close the public hearing for the application of Great ' Woods Beer & Wine Corporation d/b/a Great Woods Beer and Wine located at 92 Mansfield Avenue
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to close the public hearing for the application of Great ' Woods Beer & Wine Corporation d/b/a Great Woods Beer and Wine located at 92 Mansfield Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Grant the beer and wine license to Great Woods Beer & Wine Corp. d/b/a Great Woods Beer & Wine, Preet Patel for a Off-Premises Wines and Malt License at 92 Mansfield Avenue, Norton, MA 02766
To grant the beer and wine license to Great Woods Beer & Wine Corp. d/b/a Great Woods Beer & Wine, Preet Patel for a Off-Premises Wines and Malt License at 92 Mansfield Avenue, Norton, MA 02766
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to grant the beer and wine license to Great Woods Beer & Wine Corp. d/b/a Great Woods Beer & Wine, Preet Patel for a Off-Premises Wines and Malt License at 92 Mansfield Avenue, Norton, MA 02766. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby ~ Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
Open the public hearing on the application of Arhontia Spirits LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Jerry Alisandratos for the transfer of the Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages Lic
To open the public hearing on the application of Arhontia Spirits LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Jerry Alisandratos for the transfer of the Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License from Yana Norton LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Vishal Patel, to be utilized at 57 West Main Street, Unit C, Norton, MA 02766
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to open the public hearing on the application of Arhontia Spirits LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Jerry Alisandratos for the transfer of the Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License from Yana Norton LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Vishal Patel, to be utilized at 57 West Main Street, Unit C, Norton, MA 02766. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
At 6:34 P.M. to close the public hearing
To at 6:34 P.M. to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Marsan at 6:34 P.M. to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
Approve the application of Arhontia Spirits LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Jerry Alisandratos for the Transfer of the Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License from Yana Nort
To approve the application of Arhontia Spirits LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Jerry Alisandratos for the Transfer of the Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License from Yana Norton LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Vishal Patel, to be utilized at 57 West Main Street, Unit C, Norton, MA
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to approve the application of Arhontia Spirits LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Jerry Alisandratos for the Transfer of the Section 15 Off-Premises Wines and Malt Beverages License from Yana Norton LLC d/b/a 123 Beer Wine & Smoke, Manager: Vishal Patel, to be utilized at 57 West Main Street, Unit C, Norton, MA. Seconded by Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)
Grant the easement between the Town of Norton and North Town Properties to Access 77 West Main Street, Norton, MA Through Part of Map 22, Lot 85
To grant the easement between the Town of Norton and North Town Properties to Access 77 West Main Street, Norton, MA Through Part of Map 22, Lot 85
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Ms. Luciano to grant the easement between the Town of Norton and North Town Properties to Access 77 West Main Street, Norton, MA Through Part of Map 22, Lot 85. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Luciano, second: Marsan)
Allow for electronic billing per M.G.L. Ch. 60, Section 3A
To allow for electronic billing per M.G.L. Ch. 60, Section 3A
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to allow for electronic billing per M.G.L. Ch. 60, Section 3A. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)
Declare the following items as surplus: 2007 Chevy Silverado, Conservation Truck and 1994 Elgin
To declare the following items as surplus: 2007 Chevy Silverado, Conservation Truck and 1994 Elgin
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to declare the following items as surplus: 2007 Chevy Silverado, Conservation Truck and 1994 Elgin. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Issue a letter of support from the Select Board for the Blue Apple Bus Program
To issue a letter of support from the Select Board for the Blue Apple Bus Program
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to issue a letter of support from the Select Board for the Blue Apple Bus Program. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Allow the Town Manager to award a contract to Boiler Equipment Inc. for the Norton Police Department replacement of makeup air unit and gun range exhaust system
To allow the Town Manager to award a contract to Boiler Equipment Inc. for the Norton Police Department replacement of makeup air unit and gun range exhaust system
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to allow the Town Manager to award a contract to Boiler Equipment Inc. for the Norton Police Department replacement of makeup air unit and gun range exhaust system. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Increase the number of positions on the Traffic Safety/Study committee to 10 and to add a citizen's position with a recommendation that the position be specific to someone with engineering, traffic sa
To increase the number of positions on the Traffic Safety/Study committee to 10 and to add a citizen's position with a recommendation that the position be specific to someone with engineering, traffic safety, or municipal experience
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to increase the number of positions on the Traffic Safety/Study committee to 10 and to add a citizen's position with a recommendation that the position be specific to someone with engineering, traffic safety, or municipal experience. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Recommend that they ask Dan Oliver to take this new : position on the Traffic Safety/Study Committee
To recommend that they ask Dan Oliver to take this new : position on the Traffic Safety/Study Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend that they ask Dan Oliver to take this new : position on the Traffic Safety/Study Committee. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
At 8:03 P.M. that the Board go into executive session under G.L. ¢.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter
To at 8:03 P.M. that the Board go into executive session under G.L. ¢.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan at 8:03 P.M. that the Board go into executive session under G.L. ¢.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Rich - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Snyder - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
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