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July 9, 2019
28 recorded votes, 26 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 Plasko, 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 Plasko, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Approve with the recommendations of Mr. Ryan and with a change from ’recommended’ to ’required’ on item five
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve with the recommendations of Mr. Ryan and with a change from ’recommended’ to ’required’ on item five. 7:20 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Jake n JOES, 475 Boston Providence Turnpike: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21.
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 with the recommendations of Mr. Ryan and with a change from ’recommended’ to ’required’ on item five. 7:20 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Jake n JOES, 475 Boston Providence Turnpike: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Maloney, 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 Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Issue a verbal warning
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, and after brief discussion, voted 3-2 to issue a verbal warning.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, MaloneyNo: Howard, Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, and after brief discussion, voted 3-2 to issue a verbal warning. Selectmen Plasko and Howard opposed. 7:35 P.M. – (P.H.) Barbara Kelleher, Permit Rep..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Approve provided they follow the conditions set forth by Mr. Ryan in his letter dated June 4, 2019. 1
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve provided they follow the conditions set forth by Mr. Ryan in his letter dated June 4, 2019. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting July 09, 2019 8:00 P.M. – (P.H.) – Mohamed Elalfy, 60 Winslow Avenue: Submitting application for Class II Used Auto Dealer License.
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 provided they follow the conditions set forth by Mr. Ryan in his letter dated June 4, 2019. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting July 09, 2019 8:00 P.M. – (P.H.) – Mohamed Elalfy, 60 Winslow Avenue: Submitting application for Class II Used Auto Dealer License..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Maloney, 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 Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Approve the license – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1 to approve the license.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1 to approve the license. Selectman Plasko opposed. 8:15 P.M. – Greg Bunn, Executive Director, MassHire Metro South/West Workforce Board Mr. Bunn gave an overview of the services administered by his Board..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Ronald Varney, Norwood Center Pizza & Grille
Approve application for C.V. license to operate at 514 Washington Street
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for C.V. license to operate at 514 Washington Street.
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 C.V. license to operate at 514 Washington Street..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve application for C.V. license and Automatic Amusement Device license to operate at 134 Nahatan Street
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve application for C.V. license and Automatic Amusement Device license to operate at 134 Nahatan Street.
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 C.V. license and Automatic Amusement Device license to operate at 134 Nahatan Street..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
Approve request for Municipal Relief Act Transfers. 2 Selectmen’s New Business July 09, 2019 Robert F. Sullivan, Sr. Manager, Xfinity
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for Municipal Relief Act Transfers. 2 Selectmen’s New Business July 09, 2019 Robert F. Sullivan, Sr. Manager, Xfinity:
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 request for Municipal Relief Act Transfers. 2 Selectmen’s New Business July 09, 2019 Robert F. Sullivan, Sr. Manager, Xfinity:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
File as information notice regarding changes to TiVo Customers accessing Xfinity On Demand App
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information notice regarding changes to TiVo Customers accessing Xfinity On Demand App.
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 as information notice regarding changes to TiVo Customers accessing Xfinity On Demand App..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Niall Connors, Franchise Service Manager, Verion
File as information notice regarding an upcoming Fios® TV price change
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information notice regarding an upcoming Fios® TV price change.
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 as information notice regarding an upcoming Fios® TV price change..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Mary Jackson, 40 Clapboardtree Street #330 to Lot C3-97 Thomas D. Lloyd, 172 Nichols Street to Lot C3-93 Rina Compagnone, 7 Berkeley Drive, Walpole to Lot C3-90 Maristela Rapo, Giving the Glam
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign: Mary Jackson, 40 Clapboardtree Street #330 to Lot C3-97 Thomas D. Lloyd, 172 Nichols Street to Lot C3-93 Rina Compagnone, 7 Berkeley Drive, Walpole to Lot C3-90 Maristela Rapo, Giving the Glam:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign: Mary Jackson, 40 Clapboardtree Street #330 to Lot C3-97 Thomas D. Lloyd, 172 Nichols Street to Lot C3-93 Rina Compagnone, 7 Berkeley Drive, Walpole to Lot C3-90 Maristela Rapo, Giving the Glam:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Maristela Rapo, Giving the Glam
Approve application for Special One Day WMB License for Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 83 Morse Street, Unit 4E for a social event
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for Special One Day WMB License for Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 83 Morse Street, Unit 4E for a social 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 Special One Day WMB License for Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 83 Morse Street, Unit 4E for a social event..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Bernie Cooper, Assistant General Manager
Approve the following Municipal Relief Act Transfers: a. $15,000 from Light Salary & Wages Account P2507-19 to Light Overtime –Account P2700-19 b. $ 10,000 from Fire Substitution Account P0367-19...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve the following Municipal Relief Act Transfers: a. $15,000 from Light Salary & Wages Account P2507-19 to Light Overtime –Account P2700-19 b. $ 10,000 from Fire Substitution Account P0367-19 to Police/Fire Bldg.
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 the following Municipal Relief Act Transfers: a. $15,000 from Light Salary & Wages Account P2507-19 to Light Overtime –Account P2700-19 b. $ 10,000 from Fire Substitution Account P0367-19 to Police/Fire Bldg..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Mark Good, Treasurer & Collector
Approve authorization for Treasurer to borrow $ 629,000 from MWRA at no interest for rehabilitation and replacement of water mains and other water system improvements
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve authorization for Treasurer to borrow $ 629,000 from MWRA at no interest for rehabilitation and replacement of water mains and other water system improvements.
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 authorization for Treasurer to borrow $ 629,000 from MWRA at no interest for rehabilitation and replacement of water mains and other water system improvements..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Approve request to use the Bandstand for a wedding ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Peter Morrissey, President, BTN, Inc., dba The Boston Tavern
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the Bandstand for a wedding ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Peter Morrissey, President, BTN, Inc., dba The Boston Tavern:
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 Bandstand for a wedding ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Peter Morrissey, President, BTN, Inc., dba The Boston Tavern:.” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Set a public hearing on the application for Retail Alcoholic Beverage License and application for C.V. License to operate at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to set a public hearing on the application for Retail Alcoholic Beverage License and application for C.V. License to operate 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 set a public hearing on the application for Retail Alcoholic Beverage License and application for C.V. License to operate at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Selectman Hajjar
Approve with two changes proposed
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted unanimously to approve with two changes proposed.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted unanimously to approve with two changes proposed..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Take the financials under advisement
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to take the financials under advisement.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to take the financials under advisement..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
File this information – Selectman Hajjar
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file this information.
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 this information..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Take the matter under advisement
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to take the matter under advisement.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to take the matter under advisement..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Accept the revised Town Common application
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to accept the revised Town Common application.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to accept the revised Town Common application..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File all four of the following reports: Chief William G. Brooks, NPD, Chief George Morrice, NFD, Mark Chubet, Bldg., Travis Farley, Recreation. 4 Selectmen’s Memoranda July 09, 2019 Selectmen’s...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file all four of the following reports: Chief William G. Brooks, NPD, Chief George Morrice, NFD, Mark Chubet, Bldg., Travis Farley, Recreation. 4 Selectmen’s Memoranda July 09, 2019 Selectmen’s Minutes:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file all four of the following reports: Chief William G. Brooks, NPD, Chief George Morrice, NFD, Mark Chubet, Bldg., Travis Farley, Recreation. 4 Selectmen’s Memoranda July 09, 2019 Selectmen’s Minutes:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve Meeting minutes from March 26, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve Meeting minutes from March 26, 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 Meeting minutes from March 26, 2019. The vote was 3-0. Selectman Hajjar abstained..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve as submitted Meeting minutes from April 2 and 6, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve as submitted Meeting minutes from April 2 and 6, 2019.
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 as submitted Meeting minutes from April 2 and 6, 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:45 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:45 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 Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:45 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
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