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April 24, 2018
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Paul Bishop, Allan Howard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Hold a rate hearing on Tuesday, May 22, 2018
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to hold a rate hearing on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to hold a rate hearing on Tuesday, May 22, 2018..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Outdoor Dining
Approve License Agreement for Outdoor Dining for Chairman’s signature: Nancy Iessi, Vincent’s A Touch of Italia, 524 Washington Street
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve License Agreement for Outdoor Dining for Chairman’s signature: Nancy Iessi, Vincent’s A Touch of Italia, 524 Washington Street.
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 License Agreement for Outdoor Dining for Chairman’s signature: Nancy Iessi, Vincent’s A Touch of Italia, 524 Washington Street..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Submitting requests for Special One Day WMB Licenses
Approve One Day WMB License for Sheryl Elliott, Norwood Commerce Center 61 Endicott Street, Bldg. 23, 3rd floor, Thursday, May 31, 2018 for Art Open Studio
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve One Day WMB License for Sheryl Elliott, Norwood Commerce Center 61 Endicott Street, Bldg. 23, 3rd floor, Thursday, May 31, 2018 for Art Open Studio.
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 One Day WMB License for Sheryl Elliott, Norwood Commerce Center 61 Endicott Street, Bldg. 23, 3rd floor, Thursday, May 31, 2018 for Art Open Studio..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve One Day WMB License for Carlos Estevez, Portuguese Club, 1090 Washington Street, Sunday, May 6, 2018 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve One Day WMB License for Carlos Estevez, Portuguese Club, 1090 Washington Street, Sunday, May 6, 2018 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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 One Day WMB License for Carlos Estevez, Portuguese Club, 1090 Washington Street, Sunday, May 6, 2018 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve One Day WMB License for Beverly Short, Norwood Commerce Center, 61 Endicott Street, Bldg. 23, 4th floor Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Art Open House
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve One Day WMB License for Beverly Short, Norwood Commerce Center, 61 Endicott Street, Bldg. 23, 4th floor Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Art Open House.
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 One Day WMB License for Beverly Short, Norwood Commerce Center, 61 Endicott Street, Bldg. 23, 4th floor Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Art Open House..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve: Louise E. Fitzsimmons, 10 Inkberry Lane, Plymouth, MA 02360 to Lot C3-45
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve: Louise E. Fitzsimmons, 10 Inkberry Lane, Plymouth, MA 02360 to Lot C3-45.
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: Louise E. Fitzsimmons, 10 Inkberry Lane, Plymouth, MA 02360 to Lot C3-45..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
File liquor incident report for Acapulco’s Mexican Restaurant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file liquor incident report for Acapulco’s Mexican Restaurant.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file liquor incident report for Acapulco’s Mexican Restaurant..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Eileen Famiglietti, Trinity Community Church
Approve request to use DAV Park July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon for Vacation Bible School, Friday, July 20 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for Family Movie Night, September 9 from 11:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. for...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to use DAV Park July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon for Vacation Bible School, Friday, July 20 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for Family Movie Night, September 9 from 11:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. for Church Picnic and later that night for a Youth Kickoff from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and to block off an area of Berwick Street during the hours of the Church Picnic on September 9th.
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 request to use DAV Park July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon for Vacation Bible School, Friday, July 20 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for Family Movie Night, September 9 from 11:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. for Church Picnic and later that night for a Youth Kickoff from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and to block off an area of Berwick Street during the hours of the Church Picnic on September 9th..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Mark Ryan, DPW Director and Town Engineer
Sign Amendment to Traffic Rules and Regulations on Greenwich Road as approved by the Board April 17, 2 018
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign Amendment to Traffic Rules and Regulations on Greenwich Road as approved by the Board April 17, 2 018.
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 on Greenwich Road as approved by the Board April 17, 2 018..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Reverend Amanda Warner, Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Approve request to use the DAV Park Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a picnic and Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for morning worship followed by a barbeque and...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to use the DAV Park Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a picnic and Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for morning worship followed by a barbeque and picnic games.
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 request to use the DAV Park Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a picnic and Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for morning worship followed by a barbeque and picnic games..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Authorize the Manager to sign Non-Exclusive Lease for the Installation of Equipment for Communication Services with AT&T
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to authorize the Manager to sign Non-Exclusive Lease for the Installation of Equipment for Communication Services with AT&T.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to authorize the Manager to sign Non-Exclusive Lease for the Installation of Equipment for Communication Services with AT&T..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Table notification of reappointment of Carol Fishman to the Conservation Commission, subject to Board’s approval
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to table notification of reappointment of Carol Fishman to the Conservation Commission, subject to Board’s approval.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to table notification of reappointment of Carol Fishman to the Conservation Commission, subject to Board’s approval..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Approve request on behalf of Veterans Services Director Ted Mulvehill for Reserve Fund Transfer of $20,000 to Veterans Services Incidentals Account - Direct Relief line
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request on behalf of Veterans Services Director Ted Mulvehill for Reserve Fund Transfer of $20,000 to Veterans Services Incidentals Account - Direct Relief line.
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 request on behalf of Veterans Services Director Ted Mulvehill for Reserve Fund Transfer of $20,000 to Veterans Services Incidentals Account - Direct Relief line..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve the proposed increases starting tomorrow
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the proposed increases starting tomorrow.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the proposed increases starting tomorrow..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Nicole McGowan, Norwood High Girls Lacrosse
Approve Submitting request to use Murphy Field Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hold a golf ball drop fundraiser
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve Submitting request to use Murphy Field Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hold a golf ball drop fundraiser.
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 Submitting request to use Murphy Field Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hold a golf ball drop fundraiser..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Use of Legal Services Letter
Support sending the letter to department heads, committee and board chairs as a reminder that litigation is in the purview of the Board of Selectmen and the use of legal counsel has to be run...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectmen Howard, voted to support sending the letter to department heads, committee and board chairs as a reminder that litigation is in the purview of the Board of Selectmen and the use of legal counsel has to be run through Manager’s office to the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectmen Howard, voted to support sending the letter to department heads, committee and board chairs as a reminder that litigation is in the purview of the Board of Selectmen and the use of legal counsel has to be run through Manager’s office to the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Selectman Plasko
Change the recommendation for Town Clerk to grade M15
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to change the recommendation for Town Clerk to grade M15.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to change the recommendation for Town Clerk to grade M15..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 and April 3, 2018
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 and April 3, 2018.
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 the minutes of March 27, 2018 and April 3, 2018..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Manager’s Update
Approve the document with the amendment to Town Clerk’s grade of pay from M 14 to M 15 and forward to the Personnel Board
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the document with the amendment to Town Clerk’s grade of pay from M 14 to M 15 and forward to the Personnel Board.
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 the document with the amendment to Town Clerk’s grade of pay from M 14 to M 15 and forward to the Personnel Board..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
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