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July 24, 2018
29 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Paul Bishop, Allan Howard
Absent: Thomas Maloney
Every vote, in order
Appoint Selectman William J. Plasko as Acting Chairman in the absence of Thomas F. Maloney
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to appoint Selectman William J. Plasko as Acting Chairman in the absence of Thomas F. Maloney.
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 Selectman William J. Plasko as Acting Chairman in the absence of Thomas F. Maloney..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Appointments
Close the show cause hearing
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the show cause hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the show cause hearing..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Issue a written warning
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to issue a written warning.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to issue a written warning. The vote was 3-0. Selectman Donohue abstained from the hearing. 7:15 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, MBR Group, Inc., dba Minerva Indian Cuisine, 500 Boston Providence Turnpike: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 Notice was read and show cause hearing was declared open..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Turnpike
Close the show cause hearing
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the show cause hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the show cause hearing..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Issue a written warning
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to issue a written warning.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to issue a written warning. The vote was 4-0. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-Appointments (cont’d) July 24, 2018 7:30 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Byblos Restaurant, Inc., dba Byblos Restaurant, 678 Washington Street: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 Notice was read and show cause hearing was declared open..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Street
Close the show cause hearing
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the show cause hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the show cause hearing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Give them a written warning
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted give them a written warning. 7:45 P.M. – D. Supreme Richardson, The Network Connection, 61 Columbia Road, Dorchester: Submitting request for an Entertainment License at the Norwood Space Center, 83 Morse Street, Building E6.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted give them a written warning. 7:45 P.M. – D. Supreme Richardson, The Network Connection, 61 Columbia Road, Dorchester: Submitting request for an Entertainment License at the Norwood Space Center, 83 Morse Street, Building E6..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
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Continue the discussion regarding the license for two weeks. hear music
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to continue the discussion regarding the license for two weeks. hear music.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to continue the discussion regarding the license for two weeks. hear music..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve and sign the following: Maria A. Destito, 24 North Plain Street to Lot C3-49 3
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve and sign the following: Maria A. Destito, 24 North Plain Street to Lot C3-49 3 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) July 24, 2018 Christina Robinson Davis, Market of Hope, 69 Hickory Road:
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 and sign the following: Maria A. Destito, 24 North Plain Street to Lot C3-49 3 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) July 24, 2018 Christina Robinson Davis, Market of Hope, 69 Hickory Road:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve request to put lawn signs on the rotary at Norwood High, the end of Nichols St, the island near Shattuck Park, the end of Prescott St at Washing and the island down the middle of Nichols...
On motion of Selectman Donohue seconded by Selectman Bishop voted to approve request to put lawn signs on the rotary at Norwood High, the end of Nichols St, the island near Shattuck Park, the end of Prescott St at Washing and the island down the middle of Nichols Street to publicize the Market of Hope which is sponsored by St. Timothy’s Church to be held on October 20, 2018.
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 put lawn signs on the rotary at Norwood High, the end of Nichols St, the island near Shattuck Park, the end of Prescott St at Washing and the island down the middle of Nichols Street to publicize the Market of Hope which is sponsored by St. Timothy’s Church to be held on October 20, 2018..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
Approve appointment of election officers and alternate election workers for the Board’s approval
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, vote to approve appointment of election officers and alternate election workers for the Board’s approval.
The minutes say only “vote to”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, vote to approve appointment of election officers and alternate election workers for the Board’s approval..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve the use of the Bandstand for wedding on August 18, 2018 from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dan Corzilius, President, Friends of the Morrill Memorial Library
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the use of the Bandstand for wedding on August 18, 2018 from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dan Corzilius, President, Friends of the Morrill Memorial Library:
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 use of the Bandstand for wedding on August 18, 2018 from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dan Corzilius, President, Friends of the Morrill Memorial Library:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Approve request to place an annual membership flyer in the December light bills
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request to place an annual membership flyer in the December light bills.
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 request to place an annual membership flyer in the December light bills..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Approve request to use Fr
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to use Fr.
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 Fr..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Sign for signature of the Board mortgage discharge document for 16 Maple Street
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign for signature of the Board mortgage discharge document for 16 Maple 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 sign for signature of the Board mortgage discharge document for 16 Maple Street..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation
Invite the Recreation staff as listed to a
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to invite the Recreation staff as listed to a Selectmen’s Meeting regarding the notification of an outstanding response by staff; Grace Gillis, Lauren Gillis, Natalie Looney, Aslinn Keady, Shayla Keady, John Gunning and Jess Keller to a rescue at Father McAleer’s pool on July 10, 2018 when a young woman experienced a seizure in the shallow end of the pool.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to invite the Recreation staff as listed to a Selectmen’s Meeting regarding the notification of an outstanding response by staff; Grace Gillis, Lauren Gillis, Natalie Looney, Aslinn Keady, Shayla Keady, John Gunning and Jess Keller to a rescue at Father McAleer’s pool on July 10, 2018 when a young woman experienced a seizure in the shallow end of the pool..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
File certified parchment from Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin authorizing one additional Wine and Malt Beverage License for The Grass Roots Cultural & Performing Arts Center.,...
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file certified parchment from Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin authorizing one additional Wine and Malt Beverage License for The Grass Roots Cultural & Performing Arts Center., Inc., 61 Endicott Street, #64.
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 certified parchment from Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin authorizing one additional Wine and Malt Beverage License for The Grass Roots Cultural & Performing Arts Center., Inc., 61 Endicott Street, #64..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Town of Norwood Engineering Department
File Nichols Street Traffic Count Report
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file Nichols Street Traffic Count Report.
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 Nichols Street Traffic Count Report..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Norfolk County Commissioners
File copy of notice to the Assessors of tax for fiscal year, July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $232,729.16
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of notice to the Assessors of tax for fiscal year, July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $232,729.16.
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 copy of notice to the Assessors of tax for fiscal year, July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $232,729.16..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve minutes of June 12, 2018
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve minutes of June 12, 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 June 12, 2018..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Mark Chubet, Building Inspector
Approve monthly building report for June, 2018
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve monthly building report for June, 2018.
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 monthly building report for June, 2018..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
File monthly report of Department’s activities
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file monthly report of Department’s activities.
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 monthly report of Department’s activities..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
File copy of correspondence to Bird Incorporated d.b.a
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of correspondence to Bird Incorporated d.b.a.
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 Bird Incorporated d.b.a..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
File copy of correspondence to Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Office of Governor Baker regarding Town of Norwood Request for Wine and Malt Beverage License
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of correspondence to Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Office of Governor Baker regarding Town of Norwood Request for Wine and Malt Beverage License.
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 Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Office of Governor Baker regarding Town of Norwood Request for Wine and Malt Beverage License..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Dog Hearings
The above – Dog Hearings
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted the above.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted the above..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Amendment to the General Manager’s contract
The above. 5 – Amendment to the General Manager’s contract
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted the above. 5 Selectmen’s Meeting-Manager’s Update July 24, 2018 New Labor Counsel Housekeeping Issues: Acting Chairman Plasko stated that recently the Board took a vote to designate new labor counsel and they have asked that the Board take a vote to designate the position of labor counsel as a special municipal employee and he has a question on the language in that it mentions their firm specifically and that section of Chapter 268A, refers to positions and if the Board is inclined to honor that request the motion should be to appoint the position of labor counsel for the town of Norwood as a special municipal employee.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted the above. 5 Selectmen’s Meeting-Manager’s Update July 24, 2018 New Labor Counsel Housekeeping Issues: Acting Chairman Plasko stated that recently the Board took a vote to designate new labor counsel and they have asked that the Board take a vote to designate the position of labor counsel as a special municipal employee and he has a question on the language in that it mentions their firm specifically and that section of Chapter 268A, refers to positions and if the Board is inclined to honor that request the motion should be to appoint the position of labor counsel for the town of Norwood as a special municipal employee..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
New Labor Counsel Housekeeping Issues
Move the Acting Chairman’s recommendation
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to move the Acting Chairman’s recommendation.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to move the Acting Chairman’s recommendation..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Concerts on Common
Close Central Street from Cottage Street East and Nahatan Street during the course of the event
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to close Central Street from Cottage Street East and Nahatan Street during the course of the event.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to close Central Street from Cottage Street East and Nahatan Street during the course of the event..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:16 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:16 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 Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:16 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
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