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May 8, 2018
21 recorded votes, 21 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
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 all 3 request; transfer, cv and juke box license
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve all 3 request; transfer, cv and juke box license.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve all 3 request; transfer, cv and juke box license. The vote was 4-0. Selectman Donohue abstained..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Diego Silva, Race Director
Approve request for the 4th Annual Run for a Vet 5 Mile Road race on Saturday, May 19th at 9 a.m. All pre and post- race activity will take place at Norwood High School
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request for the 4th Annual Run for a Vet 5 Mile Road race on Saturday, May 19th at 9 a.m. All pre and post- race activity will take place at Norwood High School.
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 for the 4th Annual Run for a Vet 5 Mile Road race on Saturday, May 19th at 9 a.m. All pre and post- race activity will take place at Norwood High School..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Hold Show Cause hearings re notice of liquor enforcements, to see if they would sell alcohol to a minor without an ID, which took place on Thursday, April 26, 2018
On motion of Selectman Howard seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to hold Show Cause hearings re notice of liquor enforcements, to see if they would sell alcohol to a minor without an ID, which took place on Thursday, April 26, 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 hold Show Cause hearings re notice of liquor enforcements, to see if they would sell alcohol to a minor without an ID, which took place on Thursday, April 26, 2018..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Russ Maguire, Norwood Airport Manager
Approve subject to appropriation from the Town and to authorize the Chairman to sign MassDOT/Aeronautics grant assurances specific to a $262,000 grant to procure snow removal equipment for the...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve subject to appropriation from the Town and to authorize the Chairman to sign MassDOT/Aeronautics grant assurances specific to a $262,000 grant to procure snow removal equipment for the airport subject to appropriation from the Town.
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 subject to appropriation from the Town and to authorize the Chairman to sign MassDOT/Aeronautics grant assurances specific to a $262,000 grant to procure snow removal equipment for the airport subject to appropriation from the Town..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
File request for proposals seeking to lease space
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file request for proposals seeking to lease space.
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 request for proposals seeking to lease space..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Lee Kennedy, Norwood Circle of Hope
Approve request to use the Town Common for the annual "Luminary Night" and reserve the parking spaces along Washington Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018
On motion of Selectman Donohue seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve request to use the Town Common for the annual "Luminary Night" and reserve the parking spaces along Washington Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
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 use the Town Common for the annual "Luminary Night" and reserve the parking spaces along Washington Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Amy Campbell, A Craft Affair
Approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street at Guild Square for two weeks preceding Craft Affair being held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Norwood High School from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. St....
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street at Guild Square for two weeks preceding Craft Affair being held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Norwood High School from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. St. Timothy Parish, Janet Kelley, 650 Nichols Street:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street at Guild Square for two weeks preceding Craft Affair being held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Norwood High School from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. St. Timothy Parish, Janet Kelley, 650 Nichols Street:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
Approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage License for June 6, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. for the annual volunteer reception
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage License for June 6, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. for the annual volunteer reception.
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 License for June 6, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. for the annual volunteer reception..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve request for Special One Day WMB Licenses Monday, May 14 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Patrick Moore, Comcast
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for Special One Day WMB Licenses Monday, May 14 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Patrick Moore, Comcast:
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 for Special One Day WMB Licenses Monday, May 14 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Patrick Moore, Comcast:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Patrick Moore, Comcast
File notification of payment made to Norwood Community Media - $47,802.45 James Collins, Superintendent, Municipal Light Department
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file notification of payment made to Norwood Community Media - $47,802.45 James Collins, Superintendent, Municipal Light Department:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file notification of payment made to Norwood Community Media - $47,802.45 James Collins, Superintendent, Municipal Light Department:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
James Collins, Superintendent, Municipal Light Department
File notification of payment made to Norwood Community Media - $44,892 and to Town of Norwood - $1,847
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file notification of payment made to Norwood Community Media - $44,892 and to Town of Norwood - $1,847.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file notification of payment made to Norwood Community Media - $44,892 and to Town of Norwood - $1,847..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
File dedication of bronze sculpture donated by Norwood Bank in honor of John J. Carroll will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will follow in Memorial Hall
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file dedication of bronze sculpture donated by Norwood Bank in honor of John J. Carroll will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will follow in Memorial Hall.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file dedication of bronze sculpture donated by Norwood Bank in honor of John J. Carroll will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will follow in Memorial Hall..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
MassDOT
File Notice of Availability for South Coast Rail’s Final Supplemental Impact Report
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file Notice of Availability for South Coast Rail’s Final Supplemental Impact Report.
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 Notice of Availability for South Coast Rail’s Final Supplemental Impact Report..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Review of Legal Services
Have Selectman Plasko and Selectman Donohue take the lead on this to bring these attorneys in before the Board
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to have Selectman Plasko and Selectman Donohue take the lead on this to bring these attorneys in before the Board.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to have Selectman Plasko and Selectman Donohue take the lead on this to bring these attorneys in before the Board..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Approve request on behalf of the Bay State Animal Cooperative to host this year’s Fundraising Dog Wash/Car Wash, rabies clinic and micro-chipping clinic in the lot across from the Civic on Sunday,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by selectman Plasko, voted to approve request on behalf of the Bay State Animal Cooperative to host this year’s Fundraising Dog Wash/Car Wash, rabies clinic and micro-chipping clinic in the lot across from the Civic on Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Middlesex Integrative Medicine, Inc.: Selectman Plasko asked to table for next meeting to give time for review.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by selectman Plasko, voted to approve request on behalf of the Bay State Animal Cooperative to host this year’s Fundraising Dog Wash/Car Wash, rabies clinic and micro-chipping clinic in the lot across from the Civic on Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Middlesex Integrative Medicine, Inc.: Selectman Plasko asked to table for next meeting to give time for review..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
ABCC
File approval of Thai Boo Cuisine Change of Manager application
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file approval of Thai Boo Cuisine Change of Manager application.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file approval of Thai Boo Cuisine Change of Manager application..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
Approve minutes of April 10 and April 17
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve minutes of April 10 and April 17.
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 minutes of April 10 and April 17..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
File copy of correspondence to Town Planner, Paul Halkiotis with opinion regarding Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of correspondence to Town Planner, Paul Halkiotis with opinion regarding Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans.
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 Planner, Paul Halkiotis with opinion regarding Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation- Recreation Department and will return to make a brief statement
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko and on a roll call vote of Chairman Maloney and Selectmen Donohue and Bishop, voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation- Recreation Department and will return to make a brief statement.
The roll call does not list William Plasko and Allan Howard, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko and on a roll call vote of Chairman Maloney and Selectmen Donohue and Bishop, voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation- Recreation Department and will return to make a brief statement..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 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 8:30 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
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