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April 23, 2019
19 recorded votes, 17 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
Enter Executive Session for discussion of land acquisition, which discussing publicly could be detrimental to the Town’s position and reconvene in Open Session
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, and on roll call vote of Selectmen Plasko, Maloney, Howard, and Hajjar and Chairman Bishop, voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for discussion of land acquisition, which discussing publicly could be detrimental to the Town’s position and reconvene in Open Session. 7:15 P.M. – James Collins, Light Department Superintendent: Mr. Collins gave an overview of the department’s activities, including the rebuild of the 115 kv line.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, and on roll call vote of Selectmen Plasko, Maloney, Howard, and Hajjar and Chairman Bishop, voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for discussion of land acquisition, which discussing publicly could be detrimental to the Town’s position and reconvene in Open Session. 7:15 P.M. – James Collins, Light Department Superintendent: Mr. Collins gave an overview of the department’s activities, including the rebuild of the 115 kv line..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Continue this hearing to May 14, 2019 at 7:15 p.m
Made a motion, seconded by Selectman Maloney, to continue this hearing to May 14, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. and set up a public hearing on the Boston Tavern transfer application at 7:05 p.m. and the Board so voted.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“made a motion, seconded by Selectman Maloney, to continue this hearing to May 14, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. and set up a public hearing on the Boston Tavern transfer application at 7:05 p.m. and the Board so voted..” (second: Maloney)
Patrick Deschenes, Assistant Planner
File notice that the Planning Board has reorganized with Ernie Paciorkowski as Chairman, Joseph F. Sheehan as Vice Chairman and Debbie Holmwood as Clerk. 2
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notice that the Planning Board has reorganized with Ernie Paciorkowski as Chairman, Joseph F. Sheehan as Vice Chairman and Debbie Holmwood as Clerk. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business April 23, 2019 Cemetery Deeds:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notice that the Planning Board has reorganized with Ernie Paciorkowski as Chairman, Joseph F. Sheehan as Vice Chairman and Debbie Holmwood as Clerk. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business April 23, 2019 Cemetery Deeds:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Stephanie L. Vitt, 863 Washington Street, Apt #15 to Lot C3-72
On motion of Selectman , seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Stephanie L. Vitt, 863 Washington Street, Apt #15 to Lot C3-72.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman , seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Stephanie L. Vitt, 863 Washington Street, Apt #15 to Lot C3-72..” (second: Maloney)
Selectmen’s Summer Schedule
Send letter of congratulations
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to send letter of congratulations.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to send letter of congratulations..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative
Distribute the flyer to licensee, per the request of Chief William G Brooks III, Norwood Police Department
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to distribute the flyer to licensee, per the request of 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 Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to distribute the flyer to licensee, per the request of Chief William G Brooks III, Norwood Police Department..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Authorize and direct the Manager to enter discussions with Retirement
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to authorize and direct the Manager to enter discussions with Retirement.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to authorize and direct the Manager to enter discussions with Retirement..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Issue the award to Dr. Feliz and direct the Manager to pursue a purchase and sale agreement and a development agreement to try to make this sale possible
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to issue the award to Dr. Feliz and direct the Manager to pursue a purchase and sale agreement and a development agreement to try to make this sale possible.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to issue the award to Dr. Feliz and direct the Manager to pursue a purchase and sale agreement and a development agreement to try to make this sale possible..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
File info pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, §8, Verizon New England Inc. CTV Form 200 and CTV Form 400 and also submitting copy of Verizon New England’s Condensed Financial Statements for 2018,...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file info pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, §8, Verizon New England Inc. CTV Form 200 and CTV Form 400 and also submitting copy of Verizon New England’s Condensed Financial Statements for 2018, including a Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file info pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, §8, Verizon New England Inc. CTV Form 200 and CTV Form 400 and also submitting copy of Verizon New England’s Condensed Financial Statements for 2018, including a Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Approve request to place a banner on the rails of the DAV Park advertising the Community Service Fair from now until after the event on May 4, 2019
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to place a banner on the rails of the DAV Park advertising the Community Service Fair from now until after the event on May 4, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to place a banner on the rails of the DAV Park advertising the Community Service Fair from now until after the event on May 4, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
File for information notification in accordance with 310 CMR 40.1403 of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan that a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) is being implemented at MBTA Norwood Central...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file for information notification in accordance with 310 CMR 40.1403 of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan that a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) is being implemented at MBTA Norwood Central Station, 239 Lenox Street.
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 for information notification in accordance with 310 CMR 40.1403 of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan that a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) is being implemented at MBTA Norwood Central Station, 239 Lenox Street..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Allison Pike, Norwood Junior Woman’s Club
Approve request to use the Town Common/Bandstand for annual Family Summer Concert Series on the following Tuesdays, July 9,16,23,30 and August 6, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with rain dates on...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to use the Town Common/Bandstand for annual Family Summer Concert Series on the following Tuesdays, July 9,16,23,30 and August 6, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with rain dates on August 13, 20, 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 request to use the Town Common/Bandstand for annual Family Summer Concert Series on the following Tuesdays, July 9,16,23,30 and August 6, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with rain dates on August 13, 20, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Refer to the Manager correspondence with regard to questions and concerns in relation to the upcoming operational override vote on June 3, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plakso, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to refer to the Manager correspondence with regard to questions and concerns in relation to the upcoming operational override vote on June 3, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plakso, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to refer to the Manager correspondence with regard to questions and concerns in relation to the upcoming operational override vote on June 3, 2019..” (second: Maloney)
Giving the Glam, John & Maristela Rapo
Approve application for Special One Day WMB License for Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 83 Morse Street, Unit 4E for a private fundraising event
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, vote to approve application for Special One Day WMB License for Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 83 Morse Street, Unit 4E for a private fundraising event.
The minutes say only “vote to”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, vote to approve application for Special One Day WMB License for Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 83 Morse Street, Unit 4E for a private fundraising event..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Scott Murphy
Reappoint those listed above
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to reappoint those listed above.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to reappoint those listed above..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Building Inspector Mark Chubet
File March, 2019 Building Report
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file March, 2019 Building Report.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file March, 2019 Building Report..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
File March Recreation report
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file March Recreation report.
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 March Recreation report..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Accept the donations in total under Chapter 44, section 53A and authorize and direct the Manager to expend the funds for their intended purpose
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept the donations in total under Chapter 44, section 53A and authorize and direct the Manager to expend the funds for their intended purpose.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept the donations in total under Chapter 44, section 53A and authorize and direct the Manager to expend the funds for their intended purpose..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
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