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August 6, 2019
25 recorded votes, 24 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
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and reconvene in open session
Motion by Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and reconvene in open session. Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectman Plasko, Selectman Howard, Selectman Maloney, Selectman Hajjar and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed. 1.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and reconvene in open session. Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectman Plasko, Selectman Howard, Selectman Maloney, Selectman Hajjar and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed. 1..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Boston Executive Helicopters v. Norwood Airport Commission and Town of Norwood, Federal Aviation
Issue a verbal warning
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to issue a verbal warning. 7:20 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Bamboo Café, 663 Washington Street: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 Chairman Bishop disclosed that his son is one of the officers involved in this operation.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to issue a verbal warning. 7:20 P.M. – Show Cause Hearing, Bamboo Café, 663 Washington Street: MGL C, 138, Section 34-Sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 Chairman Bishop disclosed that his son is one of the officers involved in this operation..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to issue a verbal warning. 7:30 P.M. – Mark Ryan, DPW Director/Town Engineer: Submitting proposal to allow the Town of Sharon to connect to the Norwood water system for emergency purposes.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to issue a verbal warning. 7:30 P.M. – Mark Ryan, DPW Director/Town Engineer: Submitting proposal to allow the Town of Sharon to connect to the Norwood water system for emergency purposes..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve placement of an article on Special town Meeting in the fall to borrow funds to design and construct water main improvements and to authorize the General Manager to direct Stantec and Town...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve placement of an article on Special town Meeting in the fall to borrow funds to design and construct water main improvements and to authorize the General Manager to direct Stantec and Town Counsel to develop an MOU between the Towns of Norwood and Sharon to develop a standard operating procedure to maintain the pump station, and determine what constitutes an emergency and how residents will be notified.
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 placement of an article on Special town Meeting in the fall to borrow funds to design and construct water main improvements and to authorize the General Manager to direct Stantec and Town Counsel to develop an MOU between the Towns of Norwood and Sharon to develop a standard operating procedure to maintain the pump station, and determine what constitutes an emergency and how residents will be notified..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Frances T. Sullivan, 43 Neponset Street to Lot C3-100 Kathy C. Keaty, 58 Railroad Avenue to Lot C3-96 Maureen A. Sullivan, 44 Berwick Place to Lot C3-101 George F. Gallucci, 52 Yarmouth Road...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Frances T. Sullivan, 43 Neponset Street to Lot C3-100 Kathy C. Keaty, 58 Railroad Avenue to Lot C3-96 Maureen A. Sullivan, 44 Berwick Place to Lot C3-101 George F. Gallucci, 52 Yarmouth Road to Lot C3-94 Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Frances T. Sullivan, 43 Neponset Street to Lot C3-100 Kathy C. Keaty, 58 Railroad Avenue to Lot C3-96 Maureen A. Sullivan, 44 Berwick Place to Lot C3-101 George F. Gallucci, 52 Yarmouth Road to Lot C3-94 Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
Approve appointment of election officers and alternate election workers
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve appointment of election officers and alternate election workers.
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 appointment of election officers and alternate election workers..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Jim Henry, Winged Foot Running
Approve request to hold a 5K road race and post- race event at Percival Brewing Company, 83 Morse Street on August 17, 2019 from 5 p.m. They are requesting a special one day wine and malt beverage...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to hold a 5K road race and post- race event at Percival Brewing Company, 83 Morse Street on August 17, 2019 from 5 p.m. They are requesting a special one day wine and malt beverage license as the area to be used would be in the parking lot 15’ x 15’.
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 to hold a 5K road race and post- race event at Percival Brewing Company, 83 Morse Street on August 17, 2019 from 5 p.m. They are requesting a special one day wine and malt beverage license as the area to be used would be in the parking lot 15’ x 15’..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve request for one day wine and malt beverage license for Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. John Thompson, Notch Brewing Mobile Biergarten, 283 Rear Derby Street, Salem
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for one day wine and malt beverage license for Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. John Thompson, Notch Brewing Mobile Biergarten, 283 Rear Derby Street, Salem:
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 one day wine and malt beverage license for Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. John Thompson, Notch Brewing Mobile Biergarten, 283 Rear Derby Street, Salem:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve the request for (2) one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Oktoberfest events at the Winsmith Mills on Saturday, September 7 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, September 8, 2019 (12 p.m....
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted 4-1 to approve the request for (2) one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Oktoberfest events at the Winsmith Mills on Saturday, September 7 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, September 8, 2019 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).with notification to the Police Department.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted 4-1 to approve the request for (2) one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Oktoberfest events at the Winsmith Mills on Saturday, September 7 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, September 8, 2019 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).with notification to the Police Department. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Approve request to use the Town Common onThursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for a wedding ceremony
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to use the Town Common onThursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 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 Hajjar, voted to approve request to use the Town Common onThursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for a wedding ceremony..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Bernie Cooper, Assistant General Manager
Approve request to the Board to authorize the Chairman to work with Town Plannwe and the Assistant General Manager in completing the paperwork for the 2019 Boston Metropolitan Planning...
On a motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to the Board to authorize the Chairman to work with Town Plannwe and the Assistant General Manager in completing the paperwork for the 2019 Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization municipal election.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to the Board to authorize the Chairman to work with Town Plannwe and the Assistant General Manager in completing the paperwork for the 2019 Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization municipal election..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Niall Connors, Franchise Service Manager, Verizon
File as information notice regarding Fox College Sports being removed from the Fios® TV channel lineup effective August 1, 2019. 2 Selectmen’s New Business August 6, 2019 Supt
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information notice regarding Fox College Sports being removed from the Fios® TV channel lineup effective August 1, 2019. 2 Selectmen’s New Business August 6, 2019 Supt.
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 as information notice regarding Fox College Sports being removed from the Fios® TV channel lineup effective August 1, 2019. 2 Selectmen’s New Business August 6, 2019 Supt..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve the following: a
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve the following: a.
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 the following: a..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Kevin MacLean
File correspondence thanking the Building Department employees, Mark Chubet, Matthew Walsh, Edward Forsberg, Frank Sullivan and Deborah Frangioso for their assistance
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file correspondence thanking the Building Department employees, Mark Chubet, Matthew Walsh, Edward Forsberg, Frank Sullivan and Deborah Frangioso for their assistance.
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 correspondence thanking the Building Department employees, Mark Chubet, Matthew Walsh, Edward Forsberg, Frank Sullivan and Deborah Frangioso for their assistance..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Michael Magner, Bowl Boyz
Approve request to hold a 5K road race on Saturday, August 24, 2019, starting at 8:30 a.m. Race route has been approved by Safety Officer Begley
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to hold a 5K road race on Saturday, August 24, 2019, starting at 8:30 a.m. Race route has been approved by Safety Officer Begley.
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 to hold a 5K road race on Saturday, August 24, 2019, starting at 8:30 a.m. Race route has been approved by Safety Officer Begley..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Selectman Hajjar
Change item b to one year
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to change item b to one year.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to change item b to one year..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Take the document under advisement for eight months and then begin discussions one hundred twenty days before July 1, 2020
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to take the document under advisement for eight months and then begin discussions one hundred twenty days before July 1, 2020.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Hajjar
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to take the document under advisement for eight months and then begin discussions one hundred twenty days before July 1, 2020. Selectman Hajjar opposed. b..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Come back in two weeks with final version
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard,, voted to come back in two weeks with final version.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard,, voted to come back in two weeks with final version..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Memoranda
File report of Department activities
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, vote to file report of Department activities.
The minutes say only “vote to”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, vote to file report of Department activities..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Accept as submitted Meeting minutes from May 14, 21 and 28, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to accept as submitted Meeting minutes from May 14, 21 and 28, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to accept as submitted Meeting minutes from May 14, 21 and 28, 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Building Inspector Mark Chubet
File July Building Report
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file July Building 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 July Building Report..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Tax Exemptions
Allow Selectman Hajjar to work on the specific exemption relative to senior citizens to identify the chapter or chapters of the law we want to adopt, and also identify what the available...
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko Selectman Hajjar, voted to allow Selectman Hajjar to work on the specific exemption relative to senior citizens to identify the chapter or chapters of the law we want to adopt, and also identify what the available exemptions are and what that cost impact could be to the Town.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko Selectman Hajjar, voted to allow Selectman Hajjar to work on the specific exemption relative to senior citizens to identify the chapter or chapters of the law we want to adopt, and also identify what the available exemptions are and what that cost impact could be to the Town..” (Motion: Hajjar)
Selectman Plasko
Ask Town Counsel for an opinion on whether this can be denied by the Zoning Board and have something for the Board by August 20, 2019 and for Selectman Plasko to draft a statement to forward to...
On motion of selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to ask Town Counsel for an opinion on whether this can be denied by the Zoning Board and have something for the Board by August 20, 2019 and for Selectman Plasko to draft a statement to forward to the Board and Town Counsel.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to ask Town Counsel for an opinion on whether this can be denied by the Zoning Board and have something for the Board by August 20, 2019 and for Selectman Plasko to draft a statement to forward to the Board and Town Counsel..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Chairman Bishop
Bring the matter up for reconsideration
On motion of Chairman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 3-2 to bring the matter up for reconsideration.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, MaloneyNo: Howard, Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 3-2 to bring the matter up for reconsideration. Selectmen Plasko and Howard opposed..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:25 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:25 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 9:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
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