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November 21, 2024
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Hornsby, Alec Rich III, Roger Marsan, Denise Luciano, Kevin Snyder
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for the application of PH : Norton Inc. d/b/a Downtown Public House
To close the public hearing for the application of PH : Norton Inc. d/b/a Downtown Public House
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to close the public hearing for the application of PH : Norton Inc. d/b/a Downtown Public House. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Approve the application of PH Norton Inc. d/b/a Downtown Public House, Manager: Glenn J. Stowers for a Change of Ownership Interest of the Section 12 On-Premises Common Victualler All Alcoholic Bevera
To approve the application of PH Norton Inc. d/b/a Downtown Public House, Manager: Glenn J. Stowers for a Change of Ownership Interest of the Section 12 On-Premises Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, at 292 West Main Street, Norton
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the application of PH Norton Inc. d/b/a Downtown Public House, Manager: Glenn J. Stowers for a Change of Ownership Interest of the Section 12 On-Premises Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License, at 292 West Main Street, Norton. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Open the public hearing at 6:21 PM
To open the public hearing at 6:21 PM
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Marsan to open the public hearing at 6:21 PM. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Approve the transfer of the Section 12 On-Premises Common Victualler License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages To Be Drunk On The Premises, at 175 Mansfield Avenue
To approve the transfer of the Section 12 On-Premises Common Victualler License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages To Be Drunk On The Premises, at 175 Mansfield Avenue, Suite 4, Norton, MA 02766, from Norton Jade LLC d/b/a Norton Jade, Manager: Jin Lu, to Sky South Sea North, Inc. d/b/a Time Travel Cuisine, Manager: Tianyi Zhou, same address with the update hours reflecting 11:00 A.M. open as opposed to 12:00 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to approve the transfer of the Section 12 On-Premises Common Victualler License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages To Be Drunk On The Premises, at 175 Mansfield Avenue, Suite 4, Norton, MA 02766, from Norton Jade LLC d/b/a Norton Jade, Manager: Jin Lu, to Sky South Sea North, Inc. d/b/a Time Travel Cuisine, Manager: Tianyi Zhou, same address with the update hours reflecting 11:00 A.M. open as opposed to 12:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)
Maintain the 1.05% shift between the tax classes
To maintain the 1.05% shift between the tax classes
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to maintain the 1.05% shift between the tax classes. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Snyder)
Approve the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
To approve the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
The minutes record 2 yes and 3 no with 5 members listed as present, and the names do not account for every member, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Snyder to approve the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Seconded by Marsan. Vote: 2 ~ Yes; 3 - No. MOTION FAILS..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Reconsider that vote
To reconsider that vote
No: Hornsby, Luciano, Marsan, Rich, Snyder
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to reconsider that vote. Seconded by Mr. Snyder. MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to approve the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: 0 - Yes; 5 - No. MOTION FAILS..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Snyder)
Approve the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
To approve the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
No: Hornsby, Luciano, Marsan, Rich, Snyder
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to approve the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: 0-Yes; 5 - No. MOTION FAILS..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Approve the Open Space Discount
To approve the Open Space Discount
No: Hornsby, Luciano, Marsan, Rich, Snyder
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to approve the Open Space Discount. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: 0-Yes; 5-- No. MOTION FAILS..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)
Close the tax classification hearing at 6:54 P.M
To close the tax classification hearing at 6:54 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to close the tax classification hearing at 6:54 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)
Have the Annual Town Meeting on May 19" at the Norton High School and warrant articles be accepted no later than 4:00 P.M. on February 11, 2025
To have the Annual Town Meeting on May 19" at the Norton High School and warrant articles be accepted no later than 4:00 P.M. on February 11, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to have the Annual Town Meeting on May 19" at the Norton High School and warrant articles be accepted no later than 4:00 P.M. on February 11, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Declare the following Highway Department items as Surplus: 2 Push-Behind Sidewalk Sweepers, Miscellaneous Sweeper Parts, 26 Two-Way Radios, a Small Gas-Powered Roller and an Old Dominion Saw
To declare the following Highway Department items as Surplus: 2 Push-Behind Sidewalk Sweepers, Miscellaneous Sweeper Parts, 26 Two-Way Radios, a Small Gas-Powered Roller and an Old Dominion Saw
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to declare the following Highway Department items as Surplus: 2 Push-Behind Sidewalk Sweepers, Miscellaneous Sweeper Parts, 26 Two-Way Radios, a Small Gas-Powered Roller and an Old Dominion Saw. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)
Declare the following Police Department items as surplus: 37 Safariland Magazine Pouches and 36 Safariland Holsters
To declare the following Police Department items as surplus: 37 Safariland Magazine Pouches and 36 Safariland Holsters
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to declare the following Police Department items as surplus: 37 Safariland Magazine Pouches and 36 Safariland Holsters. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)
Grant the easement regarding 51-55 West Main Street
To grant the easement regarding 51-55 West Main Street
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to grant the easement regarding 51-55 West Main Street. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)
Accept/approve the Deed from Maryellen DeVincent regarding a parcel of land located at 0 Rear Village Way (Assessor's Map 20, Parcel 2-0)
To accept/approve the Deed from Maryellen DeVincent regarding a parcel of land located at 0 Rear Village Way (Assessor's Map 20, Parcel 2-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to accept/approve the Deed from Maryellen DeVincent regarding a parcel of land located at 0 Rear Village Way (Assessor's Map 20, Parcel 2-0). Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)
Approve/renew the above 2025 licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024 (Common Victualler Licenses) all subject to 304 inspection certifi
To approve/renew the above 2025 licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024 (Common Victualler Licenses) all subject to 304 inspection certificates signed by Fire Chief and Building Inspector
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve/renew the above 2025 licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024 (Common Victualler Licenses) all subject to 304 inspection certificates signed by Fire Chief and Building Inspector. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
Approve/renew the above Class I, I, and I 2025 licenses
To approve/renew the above Class I, I, and I 2025 licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve/renew the above Class I, I, and I 2025 licenses. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Approve/renew the Lodging House Licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024
To approve/renew the Lodging House Licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve/renew the Lodging House Licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Approve/renew the Taxi/Limo Licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024
To approve/renew the Taxi/Limo Licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve/renew the Taxi/Limo Licenses as specified on document, 2025 License Renewals, as presented to the Board on November 21, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:12 P.M
To adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:12 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:12 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)
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