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March 6, 2018
19 recorded votes, 19 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 Maloney, 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 Maloney, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve the application. 1
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve the application. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-Appointments (cont’d) March 6, 2018 7:25 P.M. – P.H. - John Mantis, 85 Pierpont Road, West Roxbury, MA: Submitting application for a CV License to operate Stagios, Inc., dba Broadway Pizza and Grill, 75 Cottage Street East.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve the application. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-Appointments (cont’d) March 6, 2018 7:25 P.M. – P.H. - John Mantis, 85 Pierpont Road, West Roxbury, MA: Submitting application for a CV License to operate Stagios, Inc., dba Broadway Pizza and Grill, 75 Cottage Street East..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectmen 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 Selectmen Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Approve the application – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 7:35 P.M. – Supt.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 7:35 P.M. – Supt..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Bishop)
Support the project moving forward
On motion of Selectmen Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, acting as Electric Light Commissioners, voted to support the project moving forward.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectmen Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, acting as Electric Light Commissioners, voted to support the project moving forward..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
New Business
Authorize the Clerk to affix their signatures to the following: Public Amusement: Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Bowling Alley & Pool Tables: Norwood Lodge B.P.O. Elks #1124, 152...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to authorize the Clerk to affix their signatures to the following: Public Amusement: Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Bowling Alley & Pool Tables: Norwood Lodge B.P.O. Elks #1124, 152 Winslow Avenue Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Workmen’s Hall of Norwood, Inc., 99 ½ Wilson St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Bldg.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to authorize the Clerk to affix their signatures to the following: Public Amusement: Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Bowling Alley & Pool Tables: Norwood Lodge B.P.O. Elks #1124, 152 Winslow Avenue Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Workmen’s Hall of Norwood, Inc., 99 ½ Wilson St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Bldg..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Antique/Second Hand Dealers/Junk Collector’s License
Sign Warrant for Town Election, April 2, 2018. b
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign Warrant for Town Election, April 2, 2018. b.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign Warrant for Town Election, April 2, 2018. b..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Allow package stores to remain open on Election Day, April 2, 2018, as required under Chapter 138
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to allow package stores to remain open on Election Day, April 2, 2018, as required under Chapter 138.
The minutes give the count (4-0) and name Helen Abdallah Donohue as voting no, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to allow package stores to remain open on Election Day, April 2, 2018, as required under Chapter 138. The vote was 4-0. Selectman Donohue opposed..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Car Wash
Approve Norwood High School Girls Volleyball, Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve Norwood High School Girls Volleyball, Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center:
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 Norwood High School Girls Volleyball, Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Approve application for One Day WMB Licenses: Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m....
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for One Day WMB Licenses: Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eileen Hannon, League of Women Voters: Submitting request to meet with a member of the Light Commission Board who could speak to them regarding the history and future of Norwood’s energy priorities.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for One Day WMB Licenses: Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eileen Hannon, League of Women Voters: Submitting request to meet with a member of the Light Commission Board who could speak to them regarding the history and future of Norwood’s energy priorities..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)
Eileen Hannon, League of Women Voters
Pass on to Light dep letter thanking the Norwood Light Department for their swift action in restoring power to the 9 businesses and 37 apartments in the building after the fire and explosion in...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to pass on to Light dep letter thanking the Norwood Light Department for their swift action in restoring power to the 9 businesses and 37 apartments in the building after the fire and explosion in the manhole at the intersection of Washington, Walpole and Guild on Feb. 18th.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to pass on to Light dep letter thanking the Norwood Light Department for their swift action in restoring power to the 9 businesses and 37 apartments in the building after the fire and explosion in the manhole at the intersection of Washington, Walpole and Guild on Feb. 18th..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Table for one week. 4 – Eileen Hannon, League of Women Voters
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to table for one week. 4 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) March 6, 2018 Peter Catanese, Central Motors:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to table for one week. 4 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) March 6, 2018 Peter Catanese, Central Motors:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)
Peter Catanese, Central Motors
File notification that Central Motors purchased the property at 401 Boston Providence Turnpike and approve the name change on the VIF License from Bezema Motors Corporation to Central Motors
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue voted to file notification that Central Motors purchased the property at 401 Boston Providence Turnpike and approve the name change on the VIF License from Bezema Motors Corporation to Central Motors.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue voted to file notification that Central Motors purchased the property at 401 Boston Providence Turnpike and approve the name change on the VIF License from Bezema Motors Corporation to Central Motors..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Designate the Chairman to make the appointments
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to designate the Chairman to make the appointments.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to designate the Chairman to make the appointments..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Memoranda
File copy of correspondence to Town Counsel regarding filling Planning Board vacancy
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of correspondence to Town Counsel regarding filling Planning Board vacancy.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of correspondence to Town Counsel regarding filling Planning Board vacancy..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
File copy of recognition to Officer Greg Shore
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file copy of recognition to Officer Greg Shore.
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 recognition to Officer Greg Shore..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Mark Chubet, Building Inspector
Accept and file February Building Report
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept and file February Building Report.
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 and file February Building Report..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session to discuss Fire Department Negotiations
On motion of Selectmen Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop and on a roll call vote of Chairman Plasko and Selectmen Howard and Maloney, voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Fire Department Negotiations.
The roll call does not list Helen Abdallah Donohue and Paul Bishop, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectmen Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop and on a roll call vote of Chairman Plasko and Selectmen Howard and Maloney, voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Fire Department Negotiations..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
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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