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April 9, 2019
23 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Paul Bishop, William Plasko, Allan Howard, Thomas Maloney, David Hajjar
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Approve the license – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1to approve the license.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1to approve the license. Selectman Plasko opposed. 7:20 P.M – John Aprea and Norwood High School Environmental Youth Coalition: Katie Neal Rizzo introduced herself, Mr. Aprea and Alrena Shara, Norwood High School Sophomore and Treasurer of EYC..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Table for future town meeting
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to table for future town meeting.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Hajjar
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to table for future town meeting. Selectman Hajjar opposed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
Reappoint: Mark P. Ryan, Graves Custodian (Veterans) Matthew Walsh, Sealer of Weights and Measures Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr. Soldiers Relief Agent Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer 1...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to reappoint: Mark P. Ryan, Graves Custodian (Veterans) Matthew Walsh, Sealer of Weights and Measures Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr. Soldiers Relief Agent Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer 1 Selectmen’s New Business April 9, 2019 Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk (cont’d) Selectmen’s Appointments The following individuals have expressed interest in being reappointed: Thomas Brady, Board of Appeal –Zoning Mary C. Anderson, Associate Member, Board of Appeal Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr., Fence Viewer Kevin Shaughnessy, Airport Commission Martin E. Odstrchel – Airport Commission Thomas F. O’Toole, Constable James E. Pepin, Constable Juliette Bugeau, Board of Registrars Selectman Hajjar asked for this to be tabled so he can talk to each of the individuals and ask them what their understanding of the position is.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to reappoint: Mark P. Ryan, Graves Custodian (Veterans) Matthew Walsh, Sealer of Weights and Measures Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr. Soldiers Relief Agent Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer 1 Selectmen’s New Business April 9, 2019 Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk (cont’d) Selectmen’s Appointments The following individuals have expressed interest in being reappointed: Thomas Brady, Board of Appeal –Zoning Mary C. Anderson, Associate Member, Board of Appeal Edmund W. Mulvehill, Jr., Fence Viewer Kevin Shaughnessy, Airport Commission Martin E. Odstrchel – Airport Commission Thomas F. O’Toole, Constable James E. Pepin, Constable Juliette Bugeau, Board of Registrars Selectman Hajjar asked for this to be tabled so he can talk to each of the individuals and ask them what their understanding of the position is..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Juliette Bugeau, Board of Registrars
Reappoint Mr. Shaughnessy and Mr. Odstrchel to the Airport Commission
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to reappoint Mr. Shaughnessy and Mr. Odstrchel to the Airport Commission.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to reappoint Mr. Shaughnessy and Mr. Odstrchel to the Airport Commission..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Table for two weeks all but the Airport Commission reappointments
Made a motion to delay reappointments for two weeks with the exception of the two airport commissioners. Selectman Maloney seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to table for two weeks all but the Airport Commission reappointments.
From the minutes
“made a motion to delay reappointments for two weeks with the exception of the two airport commissioners. Selectman Maloney seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to table for two weeks all but the Airport Commission reappointments..”
Economic Development Committee
Re-appointment; William J. Plasko for a Three-year term, term to expire 4/30/22
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to re-appointment; William J. Plasko for a Three-year term, term to expire 4/30/22.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to re-appointment; William J. Plasko for a Three-year term, term to expire 4/30/22..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Car Wash
Approve NHS Girls Ice Hockey, Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Robert F. Sullivan, Sr. Manager, Xfinity
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve NHS Girls Ice Hockey, Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Robert F. Sullivan, Sr. Manager, Xfinity:
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 NHS Girls Ice Hockey, Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Robert F. Sullivan, Sr. Manager, Xfinity:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File notice regarding price change to Xfinity TV services
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notice regarding price change to Xfinity TV services.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notice regarding price change to Xfinity TV services..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Darryl Hanson, Broadband Division Manager
File a copy of the 2018 Annual State License Fee - $2,923.20 as paid to and filed with Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications & Cable, in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file a copy of the 2018 Annual State License Fee - $2,923.20 as paid to and filed with Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications & Cable, in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations G.L. c 166A ss9.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file a copy of the 2018 Annual State License Fee - $2,923.20 as paid to and filed with Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications & Cable, in accordance with Massachusetts cable regulations G.L. c 166A ss9..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request to hold its annual "Norwood Firefighters 5K for MDA" road race
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to hold its annual "Norwood Firefighters 5K for MDA" road race.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to hold its annual "Norwood Firefighters 5K for MDA" road race..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)
Schedule public hearing on application for transfer of Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License from YKLU Food Inc. to EMC Restaurant, Inc., dba Same Old Place Bar & Grille and submitting...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to schedule public hearing on application for transfer of Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License from YKLU Food Inc. to EMC Restaurant, Inc., dba Same Old Place Bar & Grille and submitting application for CV license to operate Same Old Place Bar & Grille at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike Norwood.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to schedule public hearing on application for transfer of Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License from YKLU Food Inc. to EMC Restaurant, Inc., dba Same Old Place Bar & Grille and submitting application for CV license to operate Same Old Place Bar & Grille at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike Norwood..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Norwood Historical Commission
File 2018 Annual Report of the Norwood Historical Commission
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file 2018 Annual Report of the Norwood Historical Commission.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file 2018 Annual Report of the Norwood Historical Commission..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
File information on liquor incident report for Limey’s Pub
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file information on liquor incident report for Limey’s Pub.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file information on liquor incident report for Limey’s Pub..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
David DePree, Norwood Space Center
Approve application for One Day WMB License for Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pamela Carthy, APT Fighting Chance Foundation
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for One Day WMB License for Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pamela Carthy, APT Fighting Chance Foundation:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for One Day WMB License for Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pamela Carthy, APT Fighting Chance Foundation:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Pamela Carthy, APT Fighting Chance Foundation
Approve application for One Day WMB License at Compete Indoor Sports, 576 Pleasant Street, for Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., for a charity boxing event
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for One Day WMB License at Compete Indoor Sports, 576 Pleasant Street, for Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., for a charity boxing event.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for One Day WMB License at Compete Indoor Sports, 576 Pleasant Street, for Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., for a charity boxing event..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
James Collins, Light Department Superintendent
File notice that in accordance with the Cable Television Renewal License, they have made payment to NCM for the 5% Quarterly Franchise Fee in the amount of $46,560 to comply with section 6.4 of...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file notice that in accordance with the Cable Television Renewal License, they have made payment to NCM for the 5% Quarterly Franchise Fee in the amount of $46,560 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 Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file notice that in accordance with the Cable Television Renewal License, they have made payment to NCM for the 5% Quarterly Franchise Fee in the amount of $46,560 to comply with section 6.4 of the Cable Television Final License..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File notice of payment to Town of Norwood of $1,788 for Administration Fee, which was deposited in the General Fund for Peg Access Group in accordance with article 7.1 of the license
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notice of payment to Town of Norwood of $1,788 for Administration Fee, which was deposited in the General Fund for Peg Access Group in accordance with article 7.1 of the license.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notice of payment to Town of Norwood of $1,788 for Administration Fee, which was deposited in the General Fund for Peg Access Group in accordance with article 7.1 of the license..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
ABCC
File notification of final approval of transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages license from Anelise, Inc., dba Acapulco’s Mexican Family Restaurant to El Tomato, Inc., dba Acapulco’s Mexican...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, vote to file notification of final approval of transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages license from Anelise, Inc., dba Acapulco’s Mexican Family Restaurant to El Tomato, Inc., dba Acapulco’s Mexican Restaurant, 500 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood Ma.
The minutes say only “vote to”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, vote to file notification of final approval of transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages license from Anelise, Inc., dba Acapulco’s Mexican Family Restaurant to El Tomato, Inc., dba Acapulco’s Mexican Restaurant, 500 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood Ma..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Authorize and direct the Town Clerk to proceed with preparation of the override ballot as previously directed
On the motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted to authorize and direct the Town Clerk to proceed with preparation of the override ballot as previously directed.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on the motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted to authorize and direct the Town Clerk to proceed with preparation of the override ballot as previously directed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Memoranda
Accept the donation under M. G. L. Chapter 44, Section 53 ½ and to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Boch
On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman voted to accept the donation under M. G. L. Chapter 44, Section 53 ½ and to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Boch.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman voted to accept the donation under M. G. L. Chapter 44, Section 53 ½ and to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Boch..” (Motion: Plasko)
Chairman Bishop
Authorize and direct the Chairman to sign the Pledge on behalf of this Board
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to authorize and direct the Chairman to sign the Pledge on behalf of this Board.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to authorize and direct the Chairman to sign the Pledge on behalf of this Board..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 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 Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
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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