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February 19, 2019
25 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line does not list Allan Howard, so we show him as absent.
Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Paul Bishop
Absent: Allan Howard
Every vote, in order
Pending Litigation
Enter into executive session for discuss pending litigation referenced above
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue and on roll call vote of Selectmen Plasko, Donohue, Bishop and Chairman Maloney, voted to enter into executive session for discuss pending litigation referenced above. 7:00 P.M – Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey, Chief William Brooks and Deputy Chief Peter Kelly: Attorney Morrissey, present to discuss the Norfolk County Outreach Program, expressed his gratitude at being invited in by the Board and added that Norwood Police Department is one of the best in the County.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue and on roll call vote of Selectmen Plasko, Donohue, Bishop and Chairman Maloney, voted to enter into executive session for discuss pending litigation referenced above. 7:00 P.M – Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey, Chief William Brooks and Deputy Chief Peter Kelly: Attorney Morrissey, present to discuss the Norfolk County Outreach Program, expressed his gratitude at being invited in by the Board and added that Norwood Police Department is one of the best in the County..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
New Business
Approve application for One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for Wednesday, February, 20, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Circle of Hope fundraiser
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application for One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for Wednesday, February, 20, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Circle of Hope fundraiser.
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 application for One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for Wednesday, February, 20, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Circle of Hope fundraiser..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
George Hazerjian, Chair, Community Service Day Board
Approve application to use DAV Park on Saturday, May 4, 2019 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to hold an Outreach Awareness and Service Project Event sponsored by First Congregational Church, Emmanuel...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko voted to approve application to use DAV Park on Saturday, May 4, 2019 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to hold an Outreach Awareness and Service Project Event sponsored by First Congregational Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grace Episcopal Church, First Church of Christ, Sai Baba Center, all of Norwood.
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 application to use DAV Park on Saturday, May 4, 2019 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to hold an Outreach Awareness and Service Project Event sponsored by First Congregational Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grace Episcopal Church, First Church of Christ, Sai Baba Center, all of Norwood..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Patrick Moore, Comcast of Massachusetts
File statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Plasko)
Viola Baboola , Verizon
File Grant Report, 4th Quarter 2018
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file Grant Report, 4th Quarter 2018.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file Grant Report, 4th Quarter 2018..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Plasko)
Frances Downey, Norwood Art Association
Approve application to use Town Common on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Annual Art in the Park, and request that DPW deliver the panels to the Common on that day and...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application to use Town Common on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Annual Art in the Park, and request that DPW deliver the panels to the Common on that day and pick them up after the event.
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 application to use Town Common on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Annual Art in the Park, and request that DPW deliver the panels to the Common on that day and pick them up after the event..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve request to hang temporary banner for the new Steward Medical Group Practice: Norwood Primary Care, located at 900 Washington Street, for six months, starting February 13, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to hang temporary banner for the new Steward Medical Group Practice: Norwood Primary Care, located at 900 Washington Street, for six months, starting February 13, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to hang temporary banner for the new Steward Medical Group Practice: Norwood Primary Care, located at 900 Washington Street, for six months, starting February 13, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Plasko)
File notification that the renovation project web site previously known as www.renovatebluehills.com has been changed to www.bluehillsrenovation.com
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification that the renovation project web site previously known as www.renovatebluehills.com has been changed to www.bluehillsrenovation.com.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification that the renovation project web site previously known as www.renovatebluehills.com has been changed to www.bluehillsrenovation.com..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Benny Wong, Mass Development
File Notification of Public Hearing by Mass Development Finance Agency, February 13, 2019 at 9 a.m. at 99 High Street, 11th Floor, Boston
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file Notification of Public Hearing by Mass Development Finance Agency, February 13, 2019 at 9 a.m. at 99 High Street, 11th Floor, Boston.
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 of Public Hearing by Mass Development Finance Agency, February 13, 2019 at 9 a.m. at 99 High Street, 11th Floor, Boston..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Forward to the Manager, Officer Begley, and Mark Ryan correspondence regarding the intersection of Hill Street and Lower Washington Street
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to forward to the Manager, Officer Begley, and Mark Ryan correspondence regarding the intersection of Hill Street and Lower Washington Street.
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 the Manager, Officer Begley, and Mark Ryan correspondence regarding the intersection of Hill Street and Lower Washington Street..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Norwood Portuguese Club, Silverio Aroujo
Aprpove application for Special One Day WMB License for Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 5 p.m. -9 p.m. Kim Weineck, Friends of Norwood Center
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to aprpove application for Special One Day WMB License for Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 5 p.m. -9 p.m. Kim Weineck, Friends of Norwood Center:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to aprpove application for Special One Day WMB License for Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 5 p.m. -9 p.m. Kim Weineck, Friends of Norwood Center:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Kim Weineck, Friends of Norwood Center
Approve application to use Town Common to hold Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning June 18 through October 15, 2019. 2 Selectmen’s New Business February 19, 2019 Darryl...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application to use Town Common to hold Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning June 18 through October 15, 2019. 2 Selectmen’s New Business February 19, 2019 Darryl Hanson, Norwood Light Broadband:
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 application to use Town Common to hold Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning June 18 through October 15, 2019. 2 Selectmen’s New Business February 19, 2019 Darryl Hanson, Norwood Light Broadband:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Darryl Hanson, Norwood Light Broadband
File 2018 Annual Complaint Form (Form 500) in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file 2018 Annual Complaint Form (Form 500) in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file 2018 Annual Complaint Form (Form 500) in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Shawna L. Dolabany, 1 Elsworth Street, Franklin, MA 02038 to Lot C3-83
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to sign: Shawna L. Dolabany, 1 Elsworth Street, Franklin, MA 02038 to Lot C3-83.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to sign: Shawna L. Dolabany, 1 Elsworth Street, Franklin, MA 02038 to Lot C3-83..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
Car Wash
Approve Norwood High School TV, Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. John Aprea, III, Progress Norwood
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve Norwood High School TV, Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. John Aprea, III, Progress Norwood:
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 Norwood High School TV, Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. John Aprea, III, Progress Norwood:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
John Aprea, III, Progress Norwood
Approve application to use Town Common, Sunday April 28, 2019 from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. to hold Earth Day community picnic and fair
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve application to use Town Common, Sunday April 28, 2019 from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. to hold Earth Day community picnic and fair.
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 application to use Town Common, Sunday April 28, 2019 from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. to hold Earth Day community picnic and fair..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Julie Barbour-Issa, Katie Neal-Rizzo, Denise Kiley
File notification of newly formed One Norwood, a municipal ballot question committee
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification of newly formed One Norwood, a municipal ballot question committee.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification of newly formed One Norwood, a municipal ballot question committee..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Deny request for newly installed No Parking signs on St. George Avenue to be changed to 30 Minute Parking
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to deny request for newly installed No Parking signs on St. George Avenue to be changed to 30 Minute Parking.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to deny request for newly installed No Parking signs on St. George Avenue to be changed to 30 Minute Parking..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Approve request for Automatic Amusement Devices License for 1 pinball machine, 2 ski-ball machines, and 4 video arcade games
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request for Automatic Amusement Devices License for 1 pinball machine, 2 ski-ball machines, and 4 video arcade games.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request for Automatic Amusement Devices License for 1 pinball machine, 2 ski-ball machines, and 4 video arcade games..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Additional New Business
Approve and forward to Finance Commission request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $ 5,200 to Selectmen’s Full Time Salaries Account
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve and forward to Finance Commission request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $ 5,200 to Selectmen’s Full Time Salaries Account.
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 forward to Finance Commission request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $ 5,200 to Selectmen’s Full Time Salaries Account..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Override Correspondence
Forward the minutes to the Budget Balancing Committee and the Finance Commission
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to forward the minutes to the Budget Balancing Committee and the Finance Commission.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to forward the minutes to the Budget Balancing Committee and the Finance Commission..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
Override Article
Place the following question on the June Special Election Ballot: Shall the town of Norwood be allowed to asses an additional $5,950,000.00 in Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for the...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted 4-0 to place the following question on the June Special Election Ballot: Shall the town of Norwood be allowed to asses an additional $5,950,000.00 in Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for the purposes of operating Municipal Government, $550,000.00, School Department, $4,700,000.00, and establishment of a Stabilization Fund for the Municipal Government and School Department Operations, $700,000.00, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted 4-0 to place the following question on the June Special Election Ballot: Shall the town of Norwood be allowed to asses an additional $5,950,000.00 in Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for the purposes of operating Municipal Government, $550,000.00, School Department, $4,700,000.00, and establishment of a Stabilization Fund for the Municipal Government and School Department Operations, $700,000.00, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Manager’s Update
Approve request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $1,500 for non-snow removal overtime
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $1,500 for non-snow removal overtime.
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 for Reserve Fund Transfer of $1,500 for non-snow removal overtime..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
Norfolk County Mosquito Control District
Approve request to utilize the old Norwood landfill as a staging and loading site during the District-wide aerial larvicide, between April 16 & 19, 2019
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to utilize the old Norwood landfill as a staging and loading site during the District-wide aerial larvicide, between April 16 & 19, 2019.
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 utilize the old Norwood landfill as a staging and loading site during the District-wide aerial larvicide, between April 16 & 19, 2019..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:15 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:15 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 9:15 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
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