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January 16, 2018
22 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Paul Bishop, Allan Howard, Thomas Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Approve petition from Norwood Light Department: Across from 846 University Ave. to relocate the existing guy pole #25-1
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve petition from Norwood Light Department: Across from 846 University Ave. to relocate the existing guy pole #25-1. 7:40 P.M. – P.H. Norwood Municipal Light Department: Assistant Superintendent Daniel Morrissey presented a petition from Norwood Light Department: 236 Access Road to install one new utility pole on public property between #236 Access Road and #560 Providence Highway.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve petition from Norwood Light Department: Across from 846 University Ave. to relocate the existing guy pole #25-1. 7:40 P.M. – P.H. Norwood Municipal Light Department: Assistant Superintendent Daniel Morrissey presented a petition from Norwood Light Department: 236 Access Road to install one new utility pole on public property between #236 Access Road and #560 Providence Highway..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Approve the new pole – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the new pole.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the new pole..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Verizon
File notification that Niall Connors is the new contact for the Final License
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notification that Niall Connors is the new contact for the Final License.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notification that Niall Connors is the new contact for the Final License..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request to hold a road race on Saturday May 26,. 2018 starting a 9 a.m. at St. Timothy’s to enhance an annual college scholarship for Norwood High students in the name of Fernando Morales
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request to hold a road race on Saturday May 26,. 2018 starting a 9 a.m. at St. Timothy’s to enhance an annual college scholarship for Norwood High students in the name of Fernando Morales.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request to hold a road race on Saturday May 26,. 2018 starting a 9 a.m. at St. Timothy’s to enhance an annual college scholarship for Norwood High students in the name of Fernando Morales..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Car Wash
Approve requests: Coakley Middle School-Saturday, June 2
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve requests: Coakley Middle School-Saturday, June 2.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve requests: Coakley Middle School-Saturday, June 2..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Knights of Columbus, John Paras
Approve request for one day AAB license for Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request for one day AAB license for Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) January 16, 2018 1 Grass Roots Cultural & Performing Arts Center, 61 Endicott Street:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request for one day AAB license for Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) January 16, 2018 1 Grass Roots Cultural & Performing Arts Center, 61 Endicott Street:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses for: Sat
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses for: Sat.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses for: Sat..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Revocation of Licenses
Revoke the following licenses for failure to renew: CV-Boston’s Baddest Burger & Sandwich Co, 403 Boston Prov
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to revoke the following licenses for failure to renew: CV-Boston’s Baddest Burger & Sandwich Co, 403 Boston Prov.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to revoke the following licenses for failure to renew: CV-Boston’s Baddest Burger & Sandwich Co, 403 Boston Prov..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Wes Stearns, Chief Operating Officer, Lorusso Corporation
Accept the above under Chapter 44, Section 53A
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept the above under Chapter 44, Section 53A.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept the above under Chapter 44, Section 53A..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)
Set up hearing. application for VIF License for 1412-1420 Boston Providence Turnpike Chairman Plasko Discussion of 2018 Board Priorities and General Manager evaluation criteria
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to set up hearing. application for VIF License for 1412-1420 Boston Providence Turnpike Chairman Plasko Discussion of 2018 Board Priorities and General Manager evaluation criteria.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to set up hearing. application for VIF License for 1412-1420 Boston Providence Turnpike Chairman Plasko Discussion of 2018 Board Priorities and General Manager evaluation criteria..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Chairman Plasko
Table – Chairman Plasko
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to table.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to table..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Bishop)
Memoranda
Support request to Finance Commission for reserve fund transfer
On motion of Seletman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to support request to Finance Commission for reserve fund transfer.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Seletman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to support request to Finance Commission for reserve fund transfer..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Sigalle Reiss, Board of Health Director
File copy of Notice of Nuisance Odor Condition to Gerard Lorusso, Norfolk Asphalt Company
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file copy of Notice of Nuisance Odor Condition to Gerard Lorusso, Norfolk Asphalt Company.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file copy of Notice of Nuisance Odor Condition to Gerard Lorusso, Norfolk Asphalt Company..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Traffic Rules and Regulations
Sign amendment to traffic rules and regulations for stop signs at Glendale and Edgehill Streets
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign amendment to traffic rules and regulations for stop signs at Glendale and Edgehill Streets.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign amendment to traffic rules and regulations for stop signs at Glendale and Edgehill Streets..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Budget Schedule with Board
File – Budget Schedule with Board
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Memo from Mark Ryan regarding roadway resurfacing
File – Memo from Mark Ryan regarding roadway resurfacing
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Snow and Ice Budget
File information that was passed out by the Manager
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file information that was passed out by the Manager.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file information that was passed out by the Manager..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Firefighter Union
Enter executive session for negotiations as this would be harmful to the town’s position were it to be in open session
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, and on a roll call vote of Chairman Plasko and Selectmen Donohue and Bishop, voted to enter executive session for negotiations as this would be harmful to the town’s position were it to be in open session.
The roll call does not list Allan Howard and Thomas Maloney, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, and on a roll call vote of Chairman Plasko and Selectmen Donohue and Bishop, voted to enter executive session for negotiations as this would be harmful to the town’s position were it to be in open session..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
From the Norwood Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Board of Selectmen minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: campaign websites (Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow); The Norwood Record (Cheryl Doyle; Michael Saad, photo by Jeff Sullivan); Norwood Community Media (Matthew Lane, from “Fast Facts with Matt Lane”).
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