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March 19, 2019
19 recorded votes, 19 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
Continue the hearing for thirty days to Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to continue the hearing for thirty days to Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Selectman Bishop opposed.
Yes: Donohue, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Bishop
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to continue the hearing for thirty days to Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Selectman Bishop opposed..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
New Business
Authorize the Clerk to affix their signatures to the following licenses: Public Amusement: Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Bowling Alley & Pool Tables: Norwood Lodge B.P.O. Elks...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to authorize the Clerk to affix their signatures to the following licenses: Public Amusement: Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Bowling Alley & Pool Tables: Norwood Lodge B.P.O. Elks #1124, 152 Winslow Avenue Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Workmen’s Hall of Norwood, Inc., 99 ½ Wilson St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Bldg.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to authorize the Clerk to affix their signatures to the following licenses: Public Amusement: Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Bowling Alley & Pool Tables: Norwood Lodge B.P.O. Elks #1124, 152 Winslow Avenue Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage St. East Workmen’s Hall of Norwood, Inc., 99 ½ Wilson St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Bldg..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
April Meetings
Cancel April 16, 2019 Selectmen’s meeting
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to cancel April 16, 2019 Selectmen’s meeting.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to cancel April 16, 2019 Selectmen’s meeting..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Car Wash
Approve the following: Center of Hope Haiti, Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood High School Cheer, Saturday August 10, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Mustang Hockey Club,...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the following: Center of Hope Haiti, Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood High School Cheer, Saturday August 10, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Mustang Hockey Club, Saturday September 14, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vincenzo Loffredo, Vico Ristorante Italiano, 89 Central Street, Norwood
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 following: Center of Hope Haiti, Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood High School Cheer, Saturday August 10, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Mustang Hockey Club, Saturday September 14, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vincenzo Loffredo, Vico Ristorante Italiano, 89 Central Street, Norwood.” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Submit an article to Town Meeting to accept language of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 section 12 paragraph 15 "In any city or town which votes to accept the provisions of this paragraph,...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to submit an article to Town Meeting to accept language of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 section 12 paragraph 15 "In any city or town which votes to accept the provisions of this paragraph, a common victualler, who holds a license under this section to sell wines and malt beverages may, upon written approval, also sell liqueurs and cordials pursuant to said license, subject, however, to all other licensing provisions of this chapter." Verizon Submitting check in the amount of $1,775.00 for the Annual License Fee – should be deposited in the General Fund.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to submit an article to Town Meeting to accept language of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 section 12 paragraph 15 "In any city or town which votes to accept the provisions of this paragraph, a common victualler, who holds a license under this section to sell wines and malt beverages may, upon written approval, also sell liqueurs and cordials pursuant to said license, subject, however, to all other licensing provisions of this chapter." Verizon Submitting check in the amount of $1,775.00 for the Annual License Fee – should be deposited in the General Fund..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Verizon
File notification pursuant to 207 CMR §10.01 and § 10.02(6), Fios TV Channel Guide, Fios TV Rate Card and Fios TV Sample Customer Bill
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notification pursuant to 207 CMR §10.01 and § 10.02(6), Fios TV Channel Guide, Fios TV Rate Card and Fios TV Sample Customer Bill.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notification pursuant to 207 CMR §10.01 and § 10.02(6), Fios TV Channel Guide, Fios TV Rate Card and Fios TV Sample Customer Bill..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Norwood Public Access
File minutes of Board meetings of December 3, 2018 & January 28, 2019
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file minutes of Board meetings of December 3, 2018 & January 28, 2019.
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 minutes of Board meetings of December 3, 2018 & January 28, 2019..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)
File notification in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations (207 C<R 10.01(2) and 10.02(6)), copy of policies and procedures, sample subscriber bill, work order and rate & channel line-up...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations (207 C<R 10.01(2) and 10.02(6)), copy of policies and procedures, sample subscriber bill, work order and rate & channel line-up information.
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 in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations (207 C<R 10.01(2) and 10.02(6)), copy of policies and procedures, sample subscriber bill, work order and rate & channel line-up information..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Alicia Gardner, Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
File as information notice of annual office hours at Norwood Town Hall, Finance Committee Room on Thursday June 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file as information notice of annual office hours at Norwood Town Hall, Finance Committee Room on Thursday June 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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 as information notice of annual office hours at Norwood Town Hall, Finance Committee Room on Thursday June 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Approve request for the 1st Annual Ice Cream 5K and Family Fun Day on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. All pre and post-race activity will take place at the Willett School
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request for the 1st Annual Ice Cream 5K and Family Fun Day on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. All pre and post-race activity will take place at the Willett School.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request for the 1st Annual Ice Cream 5K and Family Fun Day on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. All pre and post-race activity will take place at the Willett School..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve request for 1Day AAB License for April 6, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., for Annual Gala
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request for 1Day AAB License for April 6, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., for Annual Gala.
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 for 1Day AAB License for April 6, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., for Annual Gala..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Helen P. Ivatts, 1297 Washington Street, to Lot C3-104 Joshlin Garcia, 125 Hilltop Drive, Walpole, MA 02081 to Lot C3-76 Mary F. Larosa, 16 Frontier Drive Walpole, MA 02081 to Lot C3-85 Kim...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign: Helen P. Ivatts, 1297 Washington Street, to Lot C3-104 Joshlin Garcia, 125 Hilltop Drive, Walpole, MA 02081 to Lot C3-76 Mary F. Larosa, 16 Frontier Drive Walpole, MA 02081 to Lot C3-85 Kim L. Ridikas, 82 Laurel Road, to Lot SGA-166 3 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business March 19, 2019 Stacey Lane, Assistant Director, Norwood Board of Health
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: Helen P. Ivatts, 1297 Washington Street, to Lot C3-104 Joshlin Garcia, 125 Hilltop Drive, Walpole, MA 02081 to Lot C3-76 Mary F. Larosa, 16 Frontier Drive Walpole, MA 02081 to Lot C3-85 Kim L. Ridikas, 82 Laurel Road, to Lot SGA-166 3 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business March 19, 2019 Stacey Lane, Assistant Director, Norwood Board of Health.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)
Stacey Lane, Assistant Director, Norwood Board of Health
File as information updated status of re- inspection at Lodging House, 175-179 Railway Avenue, Room D. Memoranda Chief William G. Brooks III, Norwood Police Department
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information updated status of re- inspection at Lodging House, 175-179 Railway Avenue, Room D. Memoranda Chief William G. Brooks III, Norwood Police Department
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information updated status of re- inspection at Lodging House, 175-179 Railway Avenue, Room D. Memoranda Chief William G. Brooks III, Norwood Police Department.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)
Memoranda
File recognition for Officer Jennifer Hoyle
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file recognition for Officer Jennifer Hoyle.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file recognition for Officer Jennifer Hoyle..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File copy of support for grant application to the MassDOT Municipal Bridge Program
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file copy of support for grant application to the MassDOT Municipal Bridge Program.
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 support for grant application to the MassDOT Municipal Bridge Program..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Approve December 11 & 18, 2018 minutes
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve December 11 & 18, 2018 minutes.
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 December 11 & 18, 2018 minutes..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Manager’s Update
Approve request to declare a 1966 Volkswagen "Safety Bug" surplus property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30B § 15 so that it may be disposed of
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to declare a 1966 Volkswagen "Safety Bug" surplus property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30B § 15 so that it may be disposed of.
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 declare a 1966 Volkswagen "Safety Bug" surplus property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30B § 15 so that it may be disposed of..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)
Mark Ryan, Director of Public Works and Town Engineer
Approve request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $16,400 to Public Works Overtime Account P-0538-19, and forward to Finance Commission
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request for Reserve Fund Transfer of $16,400 to Public Works Overtime Account P-0538-19, and forward to Finance Commission.
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 Reserve Fund Transfer of $16,400 to Public Works Overtime Account P-0538-19, and forward to Finance Commission..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Plasko)
From the Norwood Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Board of Selectmen minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: campaign websites (Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow); The Norwood Record (Cheryl Doyle; Michael Saad, photo by Jeff Sullivan); Norwood Community Media (Matthew Lane, from “Fast Facts with Matt Lane”).
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