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August 20, 2019
27 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
Issue a verbal warning
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted unanimously to issue a verbal warning. 7:10 P.M. – Travis Farley, Recreation Department: Re: Norwood Day 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted unanimously to issue a verbal warning. 7:10 P.M. – Travis Farley, Recreation Department: Re: Norwood Day 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Continue the hearing for six months to February 18, 2020 at 7 p.m
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted unanimously to continue the hearing for six months to February 18, 2020 at 7 p.m. 7:35 P.M. – Ernie Boch, Jr.: Michael Clemmey attended on behalf of Ernie Boch Jr. to present the Andrew & Ernest J. Boch Memorial Fund check in the amount of $ 30,500 to be used in the capacity the Board sees fit.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted unanimously to continue the hearing for six months to February 18, 2020 at 7 p.m. 7:35 P.M. – Ernie Boch, Jr.: Michael Clemmey attended on behalf of Ernie Boch Jr. to present the Andrew & Ernest J. Boch Memorial Fund check in the amount of $ 30,500 to be used in the capacity the Board sees fit..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Accept the gift from Ernest Boch, Jr. under M. G.L. Chapter 44 section 53a
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept the gift from Ernest Boch, Jr. under M. G.L. Chapter 44 section 53a.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept the gift from Ernest Boch, Jr. under M. G.L. Chapter 44 section 53a..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Michael A. Burke, 81 Sumner Street to Lot C3-99 Helen Abdallah Donohue
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign: Michael A. Burke, 81 Sumner Street to Lot C3-99 Helen Abdallah Donohue:
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: Michael A. Burke, 81 Sumner Street to Lot C3-99 Helen Abdallah Donohue:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Helen Abdallah Donohue
Approve request to be reappointed to the Norfolk County Advisory Board for a one-year term commencing on September 1, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve request to be reappointed to the Norfolk County Advisory Board for a one-year term commencing on September 1, 2019.
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 be reappointed to the Norfolk County Advisory Board for a one-year term commencing on September 1, 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
File notice to the Board regarding Release Notification Form for 84 Morse Street. 1 Selectmen’s New Business August 20, 2019 Revival Church for the Nations, 290 Vanderbilt Avenue
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file notice to the Board regarding Release Notification Form for 84 Morse Street. 1 Selectmen’s New Business August 20, 2019 Revival Church for the Nations, 290 Vanderbilt Avenue:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file notice to the Board regarding Release Notification Form for 84 Morse Street. 1 Selectmen’s New Business August 20, 2019 Revival Church for the Nations, 290 Vanderbilt Avenue:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a church service with worship songs and a guest speaker
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to use the Town Common on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a church service with worship songs and a guest speaker.
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, September 21, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a church service with worship songs and a guest speaker..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Approve request to accept several donations pursuant to MGL C.44 Sec.53A to help defray costs of the two Youth Academy programs
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to accept several donations pursuant to MGL C.44 Sec.53A to help defray costs of the two Youth Academy programs.
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 accept several donations pursuant to MGL C.44 Sec.53A to help defray costs of the two Youth Academy programs..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Patrick Moore, Comcast of Massachusetts
File statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment.
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 statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
File notice of 2nd Quarter Franchise Fee Payment, made directly to Norwood Community Media
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file notice of 2nd Quarter Franchise Fee Payment, made directly to Norwood Community Media.
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 notice of 2nd Quarter Franchise Fee Payment, made directly to Norwood Community Media..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Viola Baboola, Verizon
File 2nd Qtr – Viola Baboola, Verizon
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file 2nd Qtr.
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 2nd Qtr..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Lee Kennedy, Norwood Circle of Hope
Approve request to use the Town Common for the annual "Luminary Night" and reserve the parking spaces along Washington Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to use the Town Common for the annual "Luminary Night" and reserve the parking spaces along Washington Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 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 request to use the Town Common for the annual "Luminary Night" and reserve the parking spaces along Washington Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Laura Flynn, American Diabetes Association
Approve request for a one day AAB license for Monday, September 9, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an event at Dan O’Brien KIA, 105 Boston Providence Turnpike
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for a one day AAB license for Monday, September 9, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an event at Dan O’Brien KIA, 105 Boston Providence Turnpike.
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 request for a one day AAB license for Monday, September 9, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an event at Dan O’Brien KIA, 105 Boston Providence Turnpike..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Angela Marenghi, Little Bird Events
Approve application for an entertainment license to have music at 83 Morse Street 4F
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for an entertainment license to have music at 83 Morse Street 4F.
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 an entertainment license to have music at 83 Morse Street 4F..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Facilities Management Department
Schedule a public hearing on the application for Grant of Location to install and maintain gas main on Hoyle Street
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to schedule a public hearing on the application for Grant of Location to install and maintain gas main on Hoyle Street.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to schedule a public hearing on the application for Grant of Location to install and maintain gas main on Hoyle Street..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Susan Clare, Warren Street
Approve request to hold block party on September 7, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and to block off Warren Street during that time
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to hold block party on September 7, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and to block off Warren Street during that time.
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 hold block party on September 7, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and to block off Warren Street during that time..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
ABCC
File as information final approval for Change of License Category for Daunia Inc., dba Vico Ristorante Italiano, from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordial/Liqueurs. 2...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information final approval for Change of License Category for Daunia Inc., dba Vico Ristorante Italiano, from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordial/Liqueurs. 2 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business August 20, 2019 Selectman Hajjar:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information final approval for Change of License Category for Daunia Inc., dba Vico Ristorante Italiano, from Wines and Malt Beverages to Wines and Malt Beverages with Cordial/Liqueurs. 2 Selectmen’s Unfinished Business August 20, 2019 Selectman Hajjar:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Selectman Hajjar
Accept the changes as of August 20, 2019 to the Cemetery Rules & Regulations
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept the changes as of August 20, 2019 to the Cemetery Rules & Regulations.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept the changes as of August 20, 2019 to the Cemetery Rules & Regulations..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Place the Town Common and Bandstand Rules & Regulations on the agenda for the next meeting so the Board can take a vote
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to place the Town Common and Bandstand Rules & Regulations on the agenda for the next meeting so the Board can take a vote.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to place the Town Common and Bandstand Rules & Regulations on the agenda for the next meeting so the Board can take a vote..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Chief George Morrice, NFD
File for information monthly report of Department activities
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file for information 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 Howard, voted to file for information monthly report of Department activities..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
File monthly report of Department activities
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, 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 Howard, voted to file monthly report of Department activities..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve as written, Meeting minutes from June 11, 2019
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve as written, Meeting minutes from June 11, 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 as written, Meeting minutes from June 11, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
File as information copy of recognition for Lieutenant Benedetti and Officer Hwang for their actions on August 1, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information copy of recognition for Lieutenant Benedetti and Officer Hwang for their actions on August 1, 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 file as information copy of recognition for Lieutenant Benedetti and Officer Hwang for their actions on August 1, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Special Town Meeting
Set Special Town Meeting date of October 7, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set Special Town Meeting date of October 7, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set Special Town Meeting date of October 7, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Airport Commissioner Resignation
Send letter of thanks to Mr. Shaughnessy and forward resignation letter to the Town Clerk
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to send letter of thanks to Mr. Shaughnessy and forward resignation letter to the 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 send letter of thanks to Mr. Shaughnessy and forward resignation letter to the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and reconvene in open session
Motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, 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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, 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..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
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