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December 18, 2018
16 recorded votes, 16 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
New Business
Approve the license renewal and payment of $10,200 for the licensing fee for 2019 and $150 for renewal of license
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve the license renewal and payment of $10,200 for the licensing fee for 2019 and $150 for renewal of 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 approve the license renewal and payment of $10,200 for the licensing fee for 2019 and $150 for renewal of license..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to sign.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to sign..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Lisa Drummey, Program, Director, Norwood Meals on Wheels
Approve request to place inserts into the January electric bills, which was previously approved by NLD
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop voted to approve request to place inserts into the January electric bills, which was previously approved by NLD.
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 place inserts into the January electric bills, which was previously approved by NLD..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve application for a Second Hand Dealer’s License to operate Lisa Trainor, dba The Rustic Garden, 61 Endicott Street, Suite 26A, on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application for a Second Hand Dealer’s License to operate Lisa Trainor, dba The Rustic Garden, 61 Endicott Street, Suite 26A, on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. and waive requirement of sections 2 and 4 through 8 inclusive of junk dealer’s by-law.
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 application for a Second Hand Dealer’s License to operate Lisa Trainor, dba The Rustic Garden, 61 Endicott Street, Suite 26A, on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. and waive requirement of sections 2 and 4 through 8 inclusive of junk dealer’s by-law..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Michael Clemmey, Boch
Approve the change. 1 Selectmen’s New Business – (cont’d): December 18, 2018 John K. McCarthy, Executive Director, Mass
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the change. 1 Selectmen’s New Business – (cont’d): December 18, 2018 John K. McCarthy, Executive Director, Mass.
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 change. 1 Selectmen’s New Business – (cont’d): December 18, 2018 John K. McCarthy, Executive Director, Mass..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
File notification that they will not renew their Entertainment License for 2019
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification that they will not renew their Entertainment License for 2019.
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 notification that they will not renew their Entertainment License for 2019..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve Planning Board vote of Oct. 29, 2018, to change name of a section of Plantingfield Rd. to Moderna Way
On motion of Selectman Donohue seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve Planning Board vote of Oct. 29, 2018, to change name of a section of Plantingfield Rd. to Moderna Way.
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 Planning Board vote of Oct. 29, 2018, to change name of a section of Plantingfield Rd. to Moderna Way..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Table correspondence regarding financial decisions for the Town of Norwood, until after first of the year, when the Board has further information from Budget Balancing Cmte
On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman Howard voted to table correspondence regarding financial decisions for the Town of Norwood, until after first of the year, when the Board has further information from Budget Balancing Cmte.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman Howard voted to table correspondence regarding financial decisions for the Town of Norwood, until after first of the year, when the Board has further information from Budget Balancing Cmte..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Sonia Ramos, General Manager, Jake n Joes
Approve request to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 to show a UFC event which starts late on the night of Saturday, December 29, 2018
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 to show a UFC event which starts late on the night of Saturday, December 29, 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 request to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 to show a UFC event which starts late on the night of Saturday, December 29, 2018..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Clerk, Board of Selectmen
Approve the mailing to licensees of the latest update in the law for openings on holidays in 2019
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve the mailing to licensees of the latest update in the law for openings on holidays in 2019.
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 the mailing to licensees of the latest update in the law for openings on holidays in 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Deny putting the question "do you approve the Town of Norwood preserve and protect William Cameron Forbes Mansion, etc." as per the attached, on the April 2019 Ballot
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted 4-1 to deny putting the question "do you approve the Town of Norwood preserve and protect William Cameron Forbes Mansion, etc." as per the attached, on the April 2019 Ballot.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted 4-1 to deny putting the question "do you approve the Town of Norwood preserve and protect William Cameron Forbes Mansion, etc." as per the attached, on the April 2019 Ballot. Selectman Donohue opposed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Mark Chubet, Building Inspector
File building report – Mark Chubet, Building Inspector
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file building report.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file building report..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Approve Board minutes of November 6, 13, and 27, 2018
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Board minutes of November 6, 13, and 27, 2018.
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 Board minutes of November 6, 13, and 27, 2018..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
Request to Purchase Town Land-Vernon Street
Approve the request to purchase the land
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the request to purchase the land.
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 request to purchase the land..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Comcast Contract Amendment
Approve the amendment as written. 2
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve the amendment as written. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting December 18, 2018 Selectmen’s Addenda Selectman Howard Landfill The landfill will be open on December 26, 27, & 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, the Town is no longer picking up leaf bags, and will resume that service April 1, 2019.
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 the amendment as written. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting December 18, 2018 Selectmen’s Addenda Selectman Howard Landfill The landfill will be open on December 26, 27, & 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, the Town is no longer picking up leaf bags, and will resume that service April 1, 2019..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:35 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:35 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 7:35 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
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