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June 12, 2018
27 recorded votes, 26 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 Plasko, 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 Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Send a written warning
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to send a written warning. 7:30 P.M.- (P.H.) Norwood Brookside LLC, dba Brookside Café: Submitting application for CV License to operate at 1260 Washington Street The Clerk read the notice and hearing was declared open.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to send a written warning. 7:30 P.M.- (P.H.) Norwood Brookside LLC, dba Brookside Café: Submitting application for CV License to operate at 1260 Washington Street The Clerk read the notice and hearing was declared open..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Approve the request for a CV License
On motion of Selectmen Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the request for a CV License. 7:45 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Charminar Spice, dba Paradise Biryani Pointe, 1200 Boston Providence Turnpike: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 Clerk read the notice and hearing was declared open.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectmen Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the request for a CV License. 7:45 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Charminar Spice, dba Paradise Biryani Pointe, 1200 Boston Providence Turnpike: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 Clerk read the notice and hearing was declared open..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Providence Turnpike
Close the hearing – Providence Turnpike
On motion of Selectman Plasko, 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 Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Send a written warning
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to send a written warning.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to send a written warning..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
One day Licenses
Approve Knights of Columbus request for one day AAB License for Saturday, June 16 from 6 to 11 p.m
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Knights of Columbus request for one day AAB License for Saturday, June 16 from 6 to 11 p.m.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Knights of Columbus request for one day AAB License for Saturday, June 16 from 6 to 11 p.m..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Approve Space Center Request for one day WMB License for Saturday June 23, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Patricia Cavanaugh, 42 Windsor Road
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Space Center Request for one day WMB License for Saturday June 23, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Patricia Cavanaugh, 42 Windsor Road:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Space Center Request for one day WMB License for Saturday June 23, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Patricia Cavanaugh, 42 Windsor Road:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Approve request on behalf of the residents of Windsor Road to hold their annual block party on Sat
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request on behalf of the residents of Windsor Road to hold their annual block party on Sat.
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 the residents of Windsor Road to hold their annual block party on Sat..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
File notice that the Summerfest Program will start on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo and will continue for the next 7 weeks with family concerts; oldies, rock & roll, blue grass and an...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notice that the Summerfest Program will start on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo and will continue for the next 7 weeks with family concerts; oldies, rock & roll, blue grass and an Irish band.
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 notice that the Summerfest Program will start on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo and will continue for the next 7 weeks with family concerts; oldies, rock & roll, blue grass and an Irish band..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve request to have a Latino Community Cultural Event with 50 to 75 people on August 19, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with small PA system, 6’ x 10’ banner
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to have a Latino Community Cultural Event with 50 to 75 people on August 19, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with small PA system, 6’ x 10’ banner.
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 have a Latino Community Cultural Event with 50 to 75 people on August 19, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with small PA system, 6’ x 10’ banner..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Corinna Gallo, Columbine Road
Approve request to have a block party on June 16, 2018 from noon to 9 p.m. and to block off Laurel and Woodbine as in the past, and to notify Safety Officer
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to have a block party on June 16, 2018 from noon to 9 p.m. and to block off Laurel and Woodbine as in the past, and to notify Safety Officer.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to have a block party on June 16, 2018 from noon to 9 p.m. and to block off Laurel and Woodbine as in the past, and to notify Safety Officer..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File request to amend section of by-law regarding area variance of substantial proportions
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file request to amend section of by-law regarding area variance of substantial proportions.
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 request to amend section of by-law regarding area variance of substantial proportions..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Forward to Representative Rogers copy of Article 6 motion regarding Section 11 of Chapter 541 of the Acts of 1947 regarding the positions of Town Clerk and Town Accountant in the Town of Norwood
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to forward to Representative Rogers copy of Article 6 motion regarding Section 11 of Chapter 541 of the Acts of 1947 regarding the positions of Town Clerk and Town Accountant in the Town of Norwood.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to forward to Representative Rogers copy of Article 6 motion regarding Section 11 of Chapter 541 of the Acts of 1947 regarding the positions of Town Clerk and Town Accountant in the Town of Norwood..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Sign as Electric Light Commissioners Mass
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign as Electric Light Commissioners Mass.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign as Electric Light Commissioners Mass..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Michael F. Rogers, 16 Lakeshore Drive, Bellingham, MA 02019 to Lot SGA-110
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign: Michael F. Rogers, 16 Lakeshore Drive, Bellingham, MA 02019 to Lot SGA-110.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign: Michael F. Rogers, 16 Lakeshore Drive, Bellingham, MA 02019 to Lot SGA-110..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Car Washes
Approve car wash request by NHS Field Hockey, for Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the parking lot across from the Civic
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve car wash request by NHS Field Hockey, for Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the parking lot across from the Civic.
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 car wash request by NHS Field Hockey, for Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the parking lot across from the Civic..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Approve request to hold block party Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and block off Fulton Street at Nahatan Street and Railroad Avenue, and to notify Safety Officer
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to hold block party Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and block off Fulton Street at Nahatan Street and Railroad Avenue, and to notify Safety Officer.
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 hold block party Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and block off Fulton Street at Nahatan Street and Railroad Avenue, and to notify Safety Officer..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
General Manager Tony Mazzucco
In their capacity as Electric Light Commissioners to write off the debt
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted in their capacity as Electric Light Commissioners to write off the debt.
Yes: Bishop, Donohue, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Howard
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted in their capacity as Electric Light Commissioners to write off the debt. The vote was 4-1. Selectman Howard opposed. b..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Approve. c – General Manager Tony Mazzucco
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve. c.
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. c..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve the above transfers
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve the above transfers.
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 the above transfers..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Town Clerk Position
The above – Town Clerk Position
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted the above.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted the above. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Building Inspector Mark Chubet
File monthly building permits for May 2018
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file monthly building permits for May 2018.
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 monthly building permits for May 2018..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Approve with the May 1 meeting amended
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop voted to approve with the May 1 meeting amended.
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 the May 1 meeting amended..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Selectman Plasko
Hold a show cause hearing
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to hold a show cause hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to hold a show cause hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Town Accountant Contract
Go into Executive Session to discuss Town Accountant Contract and reconvene for the purpose of adjournment
On motion of Selectmen Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Town Accountant Contract and reconvene for the purpose of adjournment.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectmen Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Town Accountant Contract and reconvene for the purpose of adjournment..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:20 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:20 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 Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:20 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
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