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June 25, 2019
30 recorded votes, 28 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 the stated purpose
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, and roll call vote of Selectmen Maloney, Plasko, Howard, Hajjar and Chairman Bishop, voted unanimously to enter executive session for the stated purpose. 7:05 P.M. – (P.H.) Daunia Inc., dba Vico Ristorante Italiano, 89 Central Street: Maria Loffredo, owner of Vico, was present for the hearing on application for Change of License Category from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordials/Liqueurs.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, and roll call vote of Selectmen Maloney, Plasko, Howard, Hajjar and Chairman Bishop, voted unanimously to enter executive session for the stated purpose. 7:05 P.M. – (P.H.) Daunia Inc., dba Vico Ristorante Italiano, 89 Central Street: Maria Loffredo, owner of Vico, was present for the hearing on application for Change of License Category from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordials/Liqueurs..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Approve Change of License Category from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordials/Liqueurs
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve Change of License Category from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordials/Liqueurs.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve Change of License Category from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordials/Liqueurs..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Approve Entertainment License for Music on Weekdays and Saturdays
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve Entertainment License for Music on Weekdays and Saturdays. 7:20 P.M. – Concerts on the Common Chairman Paul Eysie introduced the members of the committee and thanked the sponsors.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve Entertainment License for Music on Weekdays and Saturdays. 7:20 P.M. – Concerts on the Common Chairman Paul Eysie introduced the members of the committee and thanked the sponsors..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Schedule of Water & Sewer Rates
Accept the recommendations of the Water/Sewer Rate Committee to adopt new rates effective July 1, 2019 and adopt a recovery schedule for high strength users, and to authorize research of a rate...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to accept the recommendations of the Water/Sewer Rate Committee to adopt new rates effective July 1, 2019 and adopt a recovery schedule for high strength users, and to authorize research of a rate stabilization fund.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to accept the recommendations of the Water/Sewer Rate Committee to adopt new rates effective July 1, 2019 and adopt a recovery schedule for high strength users, and to authorize research of a rate stabilization fund..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Mark Good, Treasurer/Collector
Approve. 1 – Mark Good, Treasurer/Collector
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting June 25, 2019 Mark Good, Treasurer/Collector- (cont’d): VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held June 25, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of the $13,000,000 2.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 27, 2019, and payable June 26, 2020, to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $105,040.00.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting June 25, 2019 Mark Good, Treasurer/Collector- (cont’d): VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held June 25, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of the $13,000,000 2.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 27, 2019, and payable June 26, 2020, to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $105,040.00..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Approve request for Municipal Relief Act transfer for DPW
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request for Municipal Relief Act transfer for DPW.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request for Municipal Relief Act transfer for DPW..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Officer Stephen Begley, NPD
Approve request for a stop sign at the intersection of Tamworth Road at Cranmore Road
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve request for a stop sign at the intersection of Tamworth Road at Cranmore Road.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve request for a stop sign at the intersection of Tamworth Road at Cranmore Road. Selectman Plasko opposed, stating there is no support for this, it is a quiet neighborhood and no different from other areas of town..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Joseph Greeley
Approve Mr. Greeley’s reappointment to Community Preservation Committee for 3 year term ending July 1, 2022. 2 Selectmen’s New Business –(cont’d) June 25, 2019 Patrick Deschenes, Assistant Planner
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Mr. Greeley’s reappointment to Community Preservation Committee for 3 year term ending July 1, 2022. 2 Selectmen’s New Business –(cont’d) June 25, 2019 Patrick Deschenes, Assistant Planner:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve Mr. Greeley’s reappointment to Community Preservation Committee for 3 year term ending July 1, 2022. 2 Selectmen’s New Business –(cont’d) June 25, 2019 Patrick Deschenes, Assistant Planner:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Patrick Deschenes, Assistant Planner
File notice that the Community Preservation Committee has reorganized with John Hall as Chairman, Peter McFarland as Vice Chairman and John J. Aprea as Treasurer
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notice that the Community Preservation Committee has reorganized with John Hall as Chairman, Peter McFarland as Vice Chairman and John J. Aprea as Treasurer.
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 Community Preservation Committee has reorganized with John Hall as Chairman, Peter McFarland as Vice Chairman and John J. Aprea as Treasurer..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Beth Standring, 8 Burnley Rd. to Lot SGW-8 Thomas Flaherty, 74 Winslow Ave. to Lot G6-99 Roberta A. Marks, 48 Countryside Lane to Lot C3-92 Clifford P. Boulger, 72 Winslow Ave. to Lot C3-88...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to sign: Beth Standring, 8 Burnley Rd. to Lot SGW-8 Thomas Flaherty, 74 Winslow Ave. to Lot G6-99 Roberta A. Marks, 48 Countryside Lane to Lot C3-92 Clifford P. Boulger, 72 Winslow Ave. to Lot C3-88 Gerardo Gaita, 76 County Street, Walpole to Lot C3-89 Stephen C. Naylor, 346 South Street, Wrentham to Lot SGW-2 Michael McCarron, 369 Thacher St., Milton:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to sign: Beth Standring, 8 Burnley Rd. to Lot SGW-8 Thomas Flaherty, 74 Winslow Ave. to Lot G6-99 Roberta A. Marks, 48 Countryside Lane to Lot C3-92 Clifford P. Boulger, 72 Winslow Ave. to Lot C3-88 Gerardo Gaita, 76 County Street, Walpole to Lot C3-89 Stephen C. Naylor, 346 South Street, Wrentham to Lot SGW-2 Michael McCarron, 369 Thacher St., Milton:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Approve application for lodging house license for The Tyler Thayer House II, 98 Vernon Street, Norwood
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve application for lodging house license for The Tyler Thayer House II, 98 Vernon Street, 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 approve application for lodging house license for The Tyler Thayer House II, 98 Vernon Street, Norwood..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Set a public hearing for application for Class II Dealer License
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney voted to set a public hearing for application for Class II Dealer 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 set a public hearing for application for Class II Dealer License..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request on behalf of Meadow Street residents to have a block party on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to block off the section of the street between Juniper and...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request on behalf of Meadow Street residents to have a block party on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to block off the section of the street between Juniper and Heather Drive.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request on behalf of Meadow Street residents to have a block party on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to block off the section of the street between Juniper and Heather Drive..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Approve request to use the DAV Park on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a worship service and picnic
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the DAV Park on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a worship service and picnic.
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 request to use the DAV Park on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a worship service and picnic..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Eileen Famiglietti, Trinity Community Church
Approve request to use DAV Park for Vacation Bible Study from July 15 to July 19, 2019 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use DAV Park for Vacation Bible Study from July 15 to July 19, 2019 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
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 request to use DAV Park for Vacation Bible Study from July 15 to July 19, 2019 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request to use the DAV Park and block off an area of Berwick Street on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the annual Picnic and again from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the DAV Park and block off an area of Berwick Street on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the annual Picnic and again from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the youth "kickoff".
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 request to use the DAV Park and block off an area of Berwick Street on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the annual Picnic and again from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the youth "kickoff"..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request to have traffic island removed from the intersection of Bristol Drive and Plymouth Drive
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to have traffic island removed from the intersection of Bristol Drive and Plymouth Drive.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to have traffic island removed from the intersection of Bristol Drive and Plymouth Drive..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Selectman David Hajjar
Table discussion of cemetery fees for two weeks
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to table discussion of cemetery fees for two weeks.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to table discussion of cemetery fees for two weeks..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Omar Medina, United Church of Norwood
Approve request to use the Town Common/Bandstand on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to host a Back to School Event
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the Town Common/Bandstand on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to host a Back to School Event.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the Town Common/Bandstand on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to host a Back to School Event..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Approve application to use Town Common Monday, September 2, 2019, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for a Nepalese Celebration. 3 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business –(cont’d) June 25, 2019 ABCC
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application to use Town Common Monday, September 2, 2019, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for a Nepalese Celebration. 3 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business –(cont’d) June 25, 2019 ABCC:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application to use Town Common Monday, September 2, 2019, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for a Nepalese Celebration. 3 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business –(cont’d) June 25, 2019 ABCC:.” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
ABCC
File approval of Change of Manager application for Charminar Spice, LLC, dba Paradise Biryani, from Stephen D. Yanoff to Daniel J. Curran
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file approval of Change of Manager application for Charminar Spice, LLC, dba Paradise Biryani, from Stephen D. Yanoff to Daniel J. Curran.
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 approval of Change of Manager application for Charminar Spice, LLC, dba Paradise Biryani, from Stephen D. Yanoff to Daniel J. Curran..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
File Change of Manager approval for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC, dba Bertucci’s Brick Oven Ristorante, from Christina Fitzgibbon to Ryan Lenhardt
On motion of Selectman Haward, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file Change of Manager approval for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC, dba Bertucci’s Brick Oven Ristorante, from Christina Fitzgibbon to Ryan Lenhardt.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Haward, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file Change of Manager approval for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC, dba Bertucci’s Brick Oven Ristorante, from Christina Fitzgibbon to Ryan Lenhardt..” (second: Maloney)
Selectman David Hajjar
Table for two weeks discussion of Buckmaster Pond
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to table for two weeks discussion of Buckmaster Pond.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Howard
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to table for two weeks discussion of Buckmaster Pond. Selectman Howard opposed..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Chief George Morrice, NFD
File monthly report of department activities
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file monthly report of department activities.
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 monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Jimmy Collins, Light Department Superintendent
File monthly report of department activities
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file monthly report of department activities.
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 monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Mark Ryan, DPW Director/ Town Engineer
File monthly report of department activities
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file monthly report of department activities.
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 monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve as submitted Meeting minutes from March 5, 12 and 19, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve as submitted Meeting minutes from March 5, 12 and 19, 2019.
The minutes give the count (3-0) and name David Hajjar as abstaining, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve as submitted Meeting minutes from March 5, 12 and 19, 2019. The vote was 3-0. Selectman Hajjar abstained..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Road Resurfacing
Review the plans for the update of public parking lots before the contract is awarded
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted that the Board review the plans for the update of public parking lots before the contract is awarded.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted that the Board review the plans for the update of public parking lots before the contract is awarded..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
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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