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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

March 20, 2018

22 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: These minutes cover the March 20, 2018 meeting together with business listed for March 13, 2018 (the file is headed “March 13, 2018, March 20, 2018”). The attendance line is for March 20. The attendance line does not list Helen Abdallah Donohue, so we show her as absent.

Present: William Plasko, Paul Bishop, Allan Howard, Thomas Maloney

Absent: Helen Abdallah Donohue

Every vote, in order

Jack Tolman, Executive Director, Norwood Public Access

Approve request to meet with the Board on April 3, 2018 to discuss upcoming changes

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectmen Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to meet with the Board on April 3, 2018 to discuss upcoming changes.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectmen Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to meet with the Board on April 3, 2018 to discuss upcoming changes..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Revoke Class II dealership as of March 5, 2018. 2

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to revoke Class II dealership as of March 5, 2018. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) March 20, 2018 Mark Ryan:

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to revoke Class II dealership as of March 5, 2018. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) March 20, 2018 Mark Ryan:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mark Ryan

Table for April appointments to the Norwood Airport Commission

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to table for April appointments to the Norwood Airport Commission.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to table for April appointments to the Norwood Airport Commission..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

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

Cemetery Deeds

Sign: Marguerita A. Camozzi, 293 Walpole Street to Lot C3-41 Martha A. Buckley, 381 Old Post Road, Walpole to Lot C3-28 Joan Marie Roman, 5 Great Rocks Place, Wilton Ct. to Lot G6-96 Ann M....

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign: Marguerita A. Camozzi, 293 Walpole Street to Lot C3-41 Martha A. Buckley, 381 Old Post Road, Walpole to Lot C3-28 Joan Marie Roman, 5 Great Rocks Place, Wilton Ct. to Lot G6-96 Ann M. Porazzo, 259 Dean Street to Lot C3-43 ABCC: a.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign: Marguerita A. Camozzi, 293 Walpole Street to Lot C3-41 Martha A. Buckley, 381 Old Post Road, Walpole to Lot C3-28 Joan Marie Roman, 5 Great Rocks Place, Wilton Ct. to Lot G6-96 Ann M. Porazzo, 259 Dean Street to Lot C3-43 ABCC: a..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

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

ABCC

File approval of Change of Manager, pledge of collateral, issuance/transfer of stock Application for Norwood Hotel Operator LLC/Hampton Inn to Mary Margaret O’Mahoney. b

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file approval of Change of Manager, pledge of collateral, issuance/transfer of stock Application for Norwood Hotel Operator LLC/Hampton Inn to Mary Margaret O’Mahoney. b.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file approval of Change of Manager, pledge of collateral, issuance/transfer of stock Application for Norwood Hotel Operator LLC/Hampton Inn to Mary Margaret O’Mahoney. b..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

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

Place the following on the Special Town Meeting warrant. a. 3 Planning Board articles for the Special Town Meeting and requesting that they be placed on the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to place the following on the Special Town Meeting warrant. a. 3 Planning Board articles for the Special Town Meeting and requesting that they be placed on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to place the following on the Special Town Meeting warrant. a. 3 Planning Board articles for the Special Town Meeting and requesting that they be placed on the Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

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

Schedule a joint meeting between the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen to appoint new Planning Board member

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to schedule a joint meeting between the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen to appoint new Planning Board member.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to schedule a joint meeting between the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen to appoint new Planning Board member..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

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

Approve an application for pledge of liquor license, stock & inventory for Yankee Spirits, Inc. to Citizens Bank

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve an application for pledge of liquor license, stock & inventory for Yankee Spirits, Inc. to Citizens Bank.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve an application for pledge of liquor license, stock & inventory for Yankee Spirits, Inc. to Citizens Bank. The vote was 4-0 Selectman Donohue abstained..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

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

File in accordance with Mass

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file in accordance with Mass.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file in accordance with Mass..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)

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

Niall Connors, Verizon, Fios Franchise Service Manager

File in accordance with Mass

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file in accordance with Mass.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file in accordance with Mass..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)

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

Approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Norwood Art Association Art in the Park with a rain date of June 10th

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney voted to approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Norwood Art Association Art in the Park with a rain date of June 10th.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney voted to approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Norwood Art Association Art in the Park with a rain date of June 10th..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)

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

Approve with stipulation no chairs. notification that the lottery is offering KENO to Go to Yankee Spirits, 942 Boston Providence Turnpike, if the Board objects, you must do so in writing within...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve with stipulation no chairs. notification that the lottery is offering KENO to Go to Yankee Spirits, 942 Boston Providence Turnpike, if the Board objects, you must do so in writing within twenty-one days of receipt of this letter.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve with stipulation no chairs. notification that the lottery is offering KENO to Go to Yankee Spirits, 942 Boston Providence Turnpike, if the Board objects, you must do so in writing within twenty-one days of receipt of this letter..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve application – Niall Connors, Verizon, Fios Franchise Service Manager

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Carlos Estevez, Portuguese Club of Norwood

Approve request for Special One Day WMB license for Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center, William Hurley

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request for Special One Day WMB license for Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center, William Hurley:

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request for Special One Day WMB license for Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center, William Hurley:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve requests for Special One Day WMB Licenses: a

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve requests for Special One Day WMB Licenses: a.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve requests for Special One Day WMB Licenses: a..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Car Wash

Approve NHS Girls Ice Hockey submitting request to hold car wash Saturday, July 28, 2018

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve NHS Girls Ice Hockey submitting request to hold car wash Saturday, July 28, 2018.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve NHS Girls Ice Hockey submitting request to hold car wash Saturday, July 28, 2018..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve request to use Murphy Field on Friday, March 30 at 6 p.m. for approximately one half hour for a golf ball drop from NFD ladder truck to benefit Norwood Circle of Hope

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve request to use Murphy Field on Friday, March 30 at 6 p.m. for approximately one half hour for a golf ball drop from NFD ladder truck to benefit Norwood Circle of Hope.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve request to use Murphy Field on Friday, March 30 at 6 p.m. for approximately one half hour for a golf ball drop from NFD ladder truck to benefit Norwood Circle of Hope..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Unfinished Business

File acknowledgement of reappointment of Robert M. Thornton. 4

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file acknowledgement of reappointment of Robert M. Thornton. 4 Selectmen’s Meeting March 20, 2018 March 20, 2018-Unfinished Business Michael Saad: Submitting article to amend the Zoning Map to change the Zoning District from Manufacturing to General Residence.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file acknowledgement of reappointment of Robert M. Thornton. 4 Selectmen’s Meeting March 20, 2018 March 20, 2018-Unfinished Business Michael Saad: Submitting article to amend the Zoning Map to change the Zoning District from Manufacturing to General Residence..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Michael Saad

Approve putting on warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve putting on warrant.

Helen Abdallah Donohue made or seconded this motion but the attendance line does not list that member. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve putting on warrant..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)

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

Approve minutes of February 27, 2018

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve minutes of February 27, 2018.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve minutes of February 27, 2018..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

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

File copy of commendation to Officer Diego Silva

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file copy of commendation to Officer Diego Silva.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file copy of commendation to Officer Diego Silva..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)

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

Adjournment

Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:05 p.m. A True Record

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:05 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 Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:05 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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