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Norton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 26, 2024

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Steven Hornsby, Alec Rich III, Roger Marsan

Absent: Kevin Snyder, Denise Luciano

Every vote, in order

Appoint Dean Zwicker to the Historic District Commission

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Dean Zwicker to the Historic District Commission

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to appoint Dean Zwicker to the Historic District Commission. Seconded by Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Wendy Cochrane, the Treasurer-Tax Collector, as Tax Title Custodian

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Wendy Cochrane, the Treasurer-Tax Collector, as Tax Title Custodian

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to appoint Wendy Cochrane, the Treasurer-Tax Collector, as Tax Title Custodian. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the minutes of September 12"

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the minutes of September 12"

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to accept the minutes of September 12". Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the application Mark Hesselbarth of Wheaton College for a One-Day Beer and Wine License for a Public Event at the Wheaton College "Dimple" located at 26 East Main Street, Norton, MA from 1:00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application Mark Hesselbarth of Wheaton College for a One-Day Beer and Wine License for a Public Event at the Wheaton College "Dimple" located at 26 East Main Street, Norton, MA from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M on Saturday, October 5, 2024 subject to final signatures on the application

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the application Mark Hesselbarth of Wheaton College for a One-Day Beer and Wine License for a Public Event at the Wheaton College "Dimple" located at 26 East Main Street, Norton, MA from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M on Saturday, October 5, 2024 subject to final signatures on the application. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the proposed Friendly 40B Local Initiative Project (LIP) Application and issue a letter of support regarding 0 Newcomb Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the proposed Friendly 40B Local Initiative Project (LIP) Application and issue a letter of support regarding 0 Newcomb Street

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the proposed Friendly 40B Local Initiative Project (LIP) Application and issue a letter of support regarding 0 Newcomb Street. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

That they sign the application for the Friendly 40B at 0 Newcomb Street as well as sign the letter of support

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That they sign the application for the Friendly 40B at 0 Newcomb Street as well as sign the letter of support

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan that they sign the application for the Friendly 40B at 0 Newcomb Street as well as sign the letter of support. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Articles 5, 6, 9, 12, and 17 for Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Articles 5, 6, 9, 12, and 17 for Town Meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend Articles 5, 6, 9, 12, and 17 for Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 5 for the town meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 5 for the town meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend Article 5 for the town meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Take no action on Article 6

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To take no action on Article 6

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to take no action on Article 6. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend $50,000 from free cash for an engineering study and/or design services for drainage improvements for Article 9 for town meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend $50,000 from free cash for an engineering study and/or design services for drainage improvements for Article 9 for town meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend $50,000 from free cash for an engineering study and/or design services for drainage improvements for Article 9 for town meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 12 for the schematic design for the Norton Middle School roof project from MSBA Accelerated Repair Program for $50,000 from free cash

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 12 for the schematic design for the Norton Middle School roof project from MSBA Accelerated Repair Program for $50,000 from free cash

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend Article 12 for the schematic design for the Norton Middle School roof project from MSBA Accelerated Repair Program for $50,000 from free cash. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend a permanent easement to North Town Properties LLC to access and use town property shown on Map 12, Parcel 85 West Main Street at town meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a permanent easement to North Town Properties LLC to access and use town property shown on Map 12, Parcel 85 West Main Street at town meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend a permanent easement to North Town Properties LLC to access and use town property shown on Map 12, Parcel 85 West Main Street at town meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

That the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose and reason declared by the Chair and with the Board to not return to open session thereafter

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.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. Rich that the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.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 Mr. Marsan. Vote: Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. Rich - Yes; and Mr. Hornsby - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

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