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August 21, 2018
21 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Allan Howard
Absent: Paul Bishop
Every vote, in order
autos on the site. He discussed the location as all cars will be inside the facility. They feel
Close the hearing – autos on the site. He discussed the location as all cars will be inside the facility. They feel
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve the Class II License
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve the Class II License. 7:45 P.M. – P.H. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Inc. Submitting application for Wine and Malt Beverage License.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve the Class II License. 7:45 P.M. – P.H. Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Inc. Submitting application for Wine and Malt Beverage License..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
days per week. Selectman Plasko said this license can be issued for 7 days per week. Mr.
Close the hearing – days per week. Selectman Plasko said this license can be issued for 7 days per week. Mr.
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve the license – days per week. Selectman Plasko said this license can be issued for 7 days per week. Mr.
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve the license.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve the license. The vote was unanimous with 4 members present. 3 Selectmen’s Meeting-Appointments (cont’d) August 21, 2018 8:00 P.M.-PBCC: Francis Hopcroft-Chairman Maloney said they met two weeks ago and spoke about a number of projects, windows, town hall renovations, etc..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Mark Good, Treasurer & Collector
As follows: I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 21, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted as follows: I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 21, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $1,654,200 Water Bond of the Town dated August 27, 2018, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted as follows: I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 21, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $1,654,200 Water Bond of the Town dated August 27, 2018, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve the following: Catherine S. Laham, 118 Hill Street to lot C3-65; Robert Hennessey, 60 Hale Road, East Walpole to lot C3-52
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve the following: Catherine S. Laham, 118 Hill Street to lot C3-65; Robert Hennessey, 60 Hale Road, East Walpole to lot C3-52.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve the following: Catherine S. Laham, 118 Hill Street to lot C3-65; Robert Hennessey, 60 Hale Road, East Walpole to lot C3-52..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve request on behalf of the residents of Meadow Street to have a block party on September 15, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and to block off the section of the street between Juniper and Heather...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request on behalf of the residents of Meadow Street to have a block party on September 15, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and to block off the section of the street between Juniper and Heather Drive.
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 on behalf of the residents of Meadow Street to have a block party on September 15, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and to block off the section of the street between Juniper and Heather Drive..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
File liquor incident report for Lewis Restaurant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file liquor incident report for Lewis Restaurant.
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“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file liquor incident report for Lewis Restaurant..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve the sixth annual walk for Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 21 using the same route as previous years
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve the sixth annual walk for Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 21 using the same route as previous years.
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 the sixth annual walk for Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 21 using the same route as previous years..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Move the Chairman’s recommendation
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to move the Chairman’s recommendation.
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“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to move the Chairman’s recommendation..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Carol Stearns, Director Bay State Animal Cooperative
Approve request to use the Municipal Lot across from the Civic to hold a Yard Sale fundraiser on September 29, 2018 after we receive Certificate of Insurance
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to use the Municipal Lot across from the Civic to hold a Yard Sale fundraiser on September 29, 2018 after we receive Certificate of Insurance.
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 Municipal Lot across from the Civic to hold a Yard Sale fundraiser on September 29, 2018 after we receive Certificate of Insurance..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve request for 1 Day WMB License for August 26, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for 1 Day WMB License for August 26, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) August 21, 2018 James Collins, Supt.
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 1 Day WMB License for August 26, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business (cont’d) August 21, 2018 James Collins, Supt..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
File notice in accordance with their Town of Norwood Cable Television Renewal License they have paid the 5% Quarterly Franchise Fee $57,746 as required for 2nd quarter to comply with section 6.4...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notice in accordance with their Town of Norwood Cable Television Renewal License they have paid the 5% Quarterly Franchise Fee $57,746 as required for 2nd quarter to comply with section 6.4 of the Cable Television Final License.
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 notice in accordance with their Town of Norwood Cable Television Renewal License they have paid the 5% Quarterly Franchise Fee $57,746 as required for 2nd quarter to comply with section 6.4 of the Cable Television Final License..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Accept with regret and send to Town Clerk and members of CPC committee notification that he will be stepping down as one of the Selectmen’s appointees to the Community Preservation Committee,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept with regret and send to Town Clerk and members of CPC committee notification that he will be stepping down as one of the Selectmen’s appointees to the Community Preservation Committee, effectively immediately.
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 with regret and send to Town Clerk and members of CPC committee notification that he will be stepping down as one of the Selectmen’s appointees to the Community Preservation Committee, effectively immediately..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Niall Connors, Franchise Service Manager, Verizon
File notification that Verizon will activate the HD PEG Channel on or before February 4, 2019
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notification that Verizon will activate the HD PEG Channel on or before February 4, 2019.
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“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notification that Verizon will activate the HD PEG Channel on or before February 4, 2019..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Opiate Lawsuit Agreement
Not move forward – Opiate Lawsuit Agreement
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to not move forward.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to not move forward..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve the minutes as follows: June 13, June 26, July 10
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the minutes as follows: June 13, June 26, July 10.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the minutes as follows: June 13, June 26, July 10. The vote was 4 to 0..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve July 24, 2018
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve July 24, 2018.
Yes: Donohue, Howard, PlaskoAbstained: Maloney
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve July 24, 2018. The vote was 3-0. Chairman Maloney abstained as he was not in attendance..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Building Inspector Mark Chubet
File Building Report for July 2018
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file Building Report for July 2018.
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“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file Building Report for July 2018..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File Monthly Report for August, 2018
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file Monthly Report for August, 2018.
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“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file Monthly Report for August, 2018..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:08 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:08 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:08 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
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