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April 3, 2018
21 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Allan Howard, Thomas Maloney
Absent: Paul Bishop
Every vote, in order
Reorganization
Appoint Selectman Maloney as Chairman
The vote was unanimous to appoint Selectman Maloney as Chairman.
From the minutes
“The vote was unanimous to appoint Selectman Maloney as Chairman..”
Nominate Mrs. Jessoe – Reorganization
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue voted to nominate Mrs. Jessoe.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue voted to nominate Mrs. Jessoe..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Prepare a plaque and a letter of recognition to Mr. Mastandrea for his many years of service
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to prepare a plaque and a letter of recognition to Mr. Mastandrea for his many years of service.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to prepare a plaque and a letter of recognition to Mr. Mastandrea for his many years of service..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Appointments
Accept the report and file
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept the report and file. 7:30 P.M. - Jack Tolman, Executive Director, Norwood Public Access: of Selectmen Meetings which they showed to the Board.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept the report and file. 7:30 P.M. - Jack Tolman, Executive Director, Norwood Public Access: of Selectmen Meetings which they showed to the Board..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
New Business
Approve the following list of appointments for the approval of the Board: Mark P. Ryan, Graves Custodian (Veterans) Matthew Walsh, Sealer of Weights and Measures Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr. Soldiers...
On motion of Selctman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the following list of appointments for the approval of the Board: Mark P. Ryan, Graves Custodian (Veterans) Matthew Walsh, Sealer of Weights and Measures Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr. Soldiers Relief Agent Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selctman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the following list of appointments for the approval of the Board: Mark P. Ryan, Graves Custodian (Veterans) Matthew Walsh, Sealer of Weights and Measures Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr. Soldiers Relief Agent Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer
Appoint the following: Phillip Riley – Board of Appeal-Zoning Patrick Mulvehill-Board of Appeal-Zoning Paul Eysie, Associate Member, Board of Appeal Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr., Fence Viewer Martha...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to appoint the following: Phillip Riley – Board of Appeal-Zoning Patrick Mulvehill-Board of Appeal-Zoning Paul Eysie, Associate Member, Board of Appeal Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr., Fence Viewer Martha Pellowe, Board of Registrars James Malia, Constable Brian J. Flavin, Jr., Constable Peter M. Costello, Constable Airport Commission-2 appointments (3 candidates) Mark Ryan Leslie Leblanc John J. Corcoran
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to appoint the following: Phillip Riley – Board of Appeal-Zoning Patrick Mulvehill-Board of Appeal-Zoning Paul Eysie, Associate Member, Board of Appeal Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr., Fence Viewer Martha Pellowe, Board of Registrars James Malia, Constable Brian J. Flavin, Jr., Constable Peter M. Costello, Constable Airport Commission-2 appointments (3 candidates) Mark Ryan Leslie Leblanc John J. Corcoran.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Leslie Leblanc
Appoint Mark Ryan and John Corcoran and send Mr. Leblanc a letter of thanks for all his years of service
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to appoint Mark Ryan and John Corcoran and send Mr. Leblanc a letter of thanks for all his years of service.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to appoint Mark Ryan and John Corcoran and send Mr. Leblanc a letter of thanks for all his years of service..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Norwood Council on Aging
Re- appointment for two year term Delia Bartucca and Martha Colamaria
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to re- appointment for two year term Delia Bartucca and Martha Colamaria.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to re- appointment for two year term Delia Bartucca and Martha Colamaria..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Economic Development Committee
Reappoint William Plasko for one year term, term to expire 4/30/19; Scott Murphy term to expire 4/30/20 and Alan Slater term to expire 4/30/20
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to reappoint William Plasko for one year term, term to expire 4/30/19; Scott Murphy term to expire 4/30/20 and Alan Slater term to expire 4/30/20.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to reappoint William Plasko for one year term, term to expire 4/30/19; Scott Murphy term to expire 4/30/20 and Alan Slater term to expire 4/30/20..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Cancel meeting of May 15th
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohu8e, voted to cancel meeting of May 15th.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohu8e, voted to cancel meeting of May 15th..” (Motion: Howard)
Darryl Hanson, Broadband Division Manager
Accept check in the amount of $3,020.80 to the Town of Norwood. for the 2017 Annual State License Fee
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept check in the amount of $3,020.80 to the Town of Norwood. for the 2017 Annual State License Fee.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept check in the amount of $3,020.80 to the Town of Norwood. for the 2017 Annual State License Fee..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve request for a car wash on September 22 from 9 to 3 p.m. in the lot across from the civic
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for a car wash on September 22 from 9 to 3 p.m. in the lot across from the civic.
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 a car wash on September 22 from 9 to 3 p.m. in the lot across from the civic..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve request to place a display in the lobby of Town Hall for 3 weeks prior to the Walk for Hunger
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to place a display in the lobby of Town Hall for 3 weeks prior to the Walk for Hunger .
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 to place a display in the lobby of Town Hall for 3 weeks prior to the Walk for Hunger ..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
ABCC
File advisory regarding cannabis in alcoholic beverages
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file advisory regarding cannabis in alcoholic beverages.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file advisory regarding cannabis in alcoholic beverages..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 14, 2018
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 14, 2018.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 14, 2018..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Thomas McQuaid, Town Clerk & Accountant
Adopt proposed new town policy: Town of Norwood Project Management Policy & Procedures for Federal Awards, for the Board’s adoption
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adopt proposed new town policy: Town of Norwood Project Management Policy & Procedures for Federal Awards, for the Board’s adoption.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adopt proposed new town policy: Town of Norwood Project Management Policy & Procedures for Federal Awards, for the Board’s adoption..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Grass Roots Cultural & Performing Arts Center
Approve for Special One Day WMB Licenses: a
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve for Special One Day WMB Licenses: a.
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 for Special One Day WMB Licenses: a..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Authorize and direct the Manager to sign on behalf of the Town the Firefighter MOA
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to authorize and direct the Manager to sign on behalf of the Town the Firefighter MOA.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to authorize and direct the Manager to sign on behalf of the Town the Firefighter MOA..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Clerk, Board of Selectmen
Approve and forward to ABCC: copies of correspondence from the two attorneys involved in the Norwood Hotel Operator, dba Hampton Inn transaction
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve and forward to ABCC: copies of correspondence from the two attorneys involved in the Norwood Hotel Operator, dba Hampton Inn transaction.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve and forward to ABCC: copies of correspondence from the two attorneys involved in the Norwood Hotel Operator, dba Hampton Inn transaction..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session after finishing agenda to discuss Airport litigation
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, and on a roll call vote of Chairman Maloney and Selectman Howard, voted to go into Executive Session after finishing agenda to discuss Airport litigation.
The roll call does not list William Plasko and Helen Abdallah Donohue, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, and on a roll call vote of Chairman Maloney and Selectman Howard, voted to go into Executive Session after finishing agenda to discuss Airport litigation..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 10 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 10 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 10 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
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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