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July 23, 2019
27 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line does not list David Hajjar, so we show him as absent.
Present: Paul Bishop, William Plasko, Allan Howard, Thomas Maloney
Absent: David Hajjar
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, 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 Maloney, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Send a written warning as this is the second offense
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to send a written warning as this is the second offense. 7:20 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Courtyard Mgmt.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to send a written warning as this is the second offense. 7:20 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Courtyard Mgmt..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
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)
Send a written warning as this is the second violation within a year. 1
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to send a written warning as this is the second violation within a year. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-Appointments July 23, 2019 7:35 P.M. – (P.H.) Peter Morrissey, President, BTN, Inc., dba Boston Tavern: Attorney Neal Bingham and applicant Peter Morrissey were in attendance for the application for Retail Alcoholic Beverage License to operate at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood.Mr. Morrissey intends to make the former Outback into a Boston Tavern, which will be a one hundred ninety seat restaurant service American food and a replica of his Ashland Ale House.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to send a written warning as this is the second violation within a year. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-Appointments July 23, 2019 7:35 P.M. – (P.H.) Peter Morrissey, President, BTN, Inc., dba Boston Tavern: Attorney Neal Bingham and applicant Peter Morrissey were in attendance for the application for Retail Alcoholic Beverage License to operate at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood.Mr. Morrissey intends to make the former Outback into a Boston Tavern, which will be a one hundred ninety seat restaurant service American food and a replica of his Ashland Ale House..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, 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 Maloney, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Approve the AAB License and approve the CV License contingent upon approval by the Board of Health
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve the AAB License and approve the CV License contingent upon approval by the Board of Health.
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 the AAB License and approve the CV License contingent upon approval by the Board of Health..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
New Business
Approve request to hold party at Ellis Playground Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with no fires allowed
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to hold party at Ellis Playground Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with no fires allowed.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to hold party at Ellis Playground Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with no fires allowed..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a celebration with the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church, West Roxbury
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a celebration with the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church, West Roxbury.
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 request to use the Town Common on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a celebration with the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church, West Roxbury..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Amy Campbell, A Craft Affair
Approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street at Guild Square for two weeks preceding the Craft Affair being held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Norwood High School from 9 a.m. - 2:30...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street at Guild Square for two weeks preceding the Craft Affair being held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Norwood High School from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tony Mazzucco, General Manager:
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 hang a banner over Washington Street at Guild Square for two weeks preceding the Craft Affair being held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Norwood High School from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tony Mazzucco, General Manager:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Approve request for DPW Municipal Relief Act Transfer of $1,915.34 from P0111-19 Co-op Student Salary to P0110-19 Engineer Salary
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request for DPW Municipal Relief Act Transfer of $1,915.34 from P0111-19 Co-op Student Salary to P0110-19 Engineer Salary.
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 for DPW Municipal Relief Act Transfer of $1,915.34 from P0111-19 Co-op Student Salary to P0110-19 Engineer Salary..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
File copy of the addition to Norwood Town By-Laws that was voted at the Special Town Meeting on April 25, 2019 and approved by the Attorney General on July 5, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file copy of the addition to Norwood Town By-Laws that was voted at the Special Town Meeting on April 25, 2019 and approved by the Attorney General on July 5, 2019.
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 copy of the addition to Norwood Town By-Laws that was voted at the Special Town Meeting on April 25, 2019 and approved by the Attorney General on July 5, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Mark Good, Treasurer & Collector
Approve MWRA Water Bond and to sign closing documents
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve MWRA Water Bond and to sign closing documents.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve MWRA Water Bond and to sign closing documents..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Adopt Complete Street Policy
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to adopt Complete Street Policy.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to adopt Complete Street Policy..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
File emergency report procedures
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file emergency report procedures.
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 emergency report procedures..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Forward to Town Manager for further conversation petition to prohibit private developers from offering residential parking in town municipal parking lots
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to forward to Town Manager for further conversation petition to prohibit private developers from offering residential parking in town municipal parking lots.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to forward to Town Manager for further conversation petition to prohibit private developers from offering residential parking in town municipal parking lots..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a wedding ceremony
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a wedding ceremony.
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 Town Common on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a wedding ceremony..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Liquor Licenses
Schedule two show cause hearings
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to schedule two show cause hearings.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to schedule two show cause hearings..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Memoranda
Approve request for Municipal Relief Act Transfers: i. $1,966.88 to Conservation Agent Salary ii. $79.86 to Board of Appeals Salary Accounts
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request for Municipal Relief Act Transfers: i. $1,966.88 to Conservation Agent Salary ii. $79.86 to Board of Appeals Salary Accounts
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 request for Municipal Relief Act Transfers: i. $1,966.88 to Conservation Agent Salary ii. $79.86 to Board of Appeals Salary Accounts.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Relief Act Transfers
File copy of notice of UTI TIF Decertification
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file copy of notice of UTI TIF Decertification.
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 copy of notice of UTI TIF Decertification..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
File: a. copy of recognition for Officers Harkins, Riley, Baguma, Rooney and Marchant for their actions in apprehending a suspected kidnapper on June 20, 2019. b. letter of recognition to...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file: a. copy of recognition for Officers Harkins, Riley, Baguma, Rooney and Marchant for their actions in apprehending a suspected kidnapper on June 20, 2019. b. letter of recognition to Detective Paul Ryan and Officer Bryan Cedrone for their actions during a house fire on July 16, 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 file: a. copy of recognition for Officers Harkins, Riley, Baguma, Rooney and Marchant for their actions in apprehending a suspected kidnapper on June 20, 2019. b. letter of recognition to Detective Paul Ryan and Officer Bryan Cedrone for their actions during a house fire on July 16, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Norfolk County Commissioners
File copy of notice to the Assessors of tax for fiscal year, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 in the amount of $231,463.14. 3
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file copy of notice to the Assessors of tax for fiscal year, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 in the amount of $231,463.14. 3 Selectmen’s Meeting- Memoranda July 23, 2019 Selectmen’s Minutes:
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 copy of notice to the Assessors of tax for fiscal year, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 in the amount of $231,463.14. 3 Selectmen’s Meeting- Memoranda July 23, 2019 Selectmen’s Minutes:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve as submitted Meeting minutes from April 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve as submitted Meeting minutes from April 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve as submitted Meeting minutes from April 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Alan Slater, Finance Commission Chair
File for the Board’s information, correspondence to Thomas R. Polito, Jr., Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Chair supporting removing from consideration a proposed stipend and health...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file for the Board’s information, correspondence to Thomas R. Polito, Jr., Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Chair supporting removing from consideration a proposed stipend and health insurance option for committee members.
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 for the Board’s information, correspondence to Thomas R. Polito, Jr., Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Chair supporting removing from consideration a proposed stipend and health insurance option for committee members..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
File for information report of department’s monthly activities
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko voted to file for information report of department’s monthly activities.
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 for information report of department’s monthly activities..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Disabled Veteran Tax Benefit
Ask Mr. Howard to represent this Board to work with Mr. Mulvehill and Mr. Mazzucco
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to ask Mr. Howard to represent this Board to work with Mr. Mulvehill and Mr. Mazzucco.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to ask Mr. Howard to represent this Board to work with Mr. Mulvehill and Mr. Mazzucco..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose presented, and return to open session for adjournment only
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, and on roll call vote of Selectmen Howard and Bishop, voted to enter executive session for the purpose presented, and return to open session for adjournment only.
The roll call does not list William Plasko and Thomas Maloney, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, and on roll call vote of Selectmen Howard and Bishop, voted to enter executive session for the purpose presented, and return to open session for adjournment only..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the Board adjourned accordingly at 8:40 p.m. A True Record Attest: _______________________ Clerk 4
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to adjourn and the Board adjourned accordingly at 8:40 p.m. A True Record Attest: _______________________ Clerk 4
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 Board adjourned accordingly at 8:40 p.m. A True Record Attest: _______________________ Clerk 4.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
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