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September 3, 2019
21 recorded votes, 20 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 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 with Mr. Ryan’s recommendations and his review of the corners
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve with Mr. Ryan’s recommendations and his review of the corners.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve with Mr. Ryan’s recommendations and his review of the corners..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
New Business
Approve request to have a block party and to shut down their street from 68 to 86 Casey Street on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jim Henry, Winged Foot Running
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to have a block party and to shut down their street from 68 to 86 Casey Street on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jim Henry, Winged Foot Running:
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 have a block party and to shut down their street from 68 to 86 Casey Street on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jim Henry, Winged Foot Running:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Jim Henry, Winged Foot Running
Approve request to hold a Halloween 5K road race/monster dash Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Pre and post-race activities to take place at Cleveland School; Safety Officer Begley was...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to hold a Halloween 5K road race/monster dash Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Pre and post-race activities to take place at Cleveland School; Safety Officer Begley was involved in the logistics.
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 hold a Halloween 5K road race/monster dash Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Pre and post-race activities to take place at Cleveland School; Safety Officer Begley was involved in the logistics..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Christina Robinson Davis, Market of Hope
Approve request to put lawn signs on the rotary at Norwood High School, the end of Nichols Street near St. Timothy’s Church; the island near Shattuck Park; at the end of Prospect Street at...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to put lawn signs on the rotary at Norwood High School, the end of Nichols Street near St. Timothy’s Church; the island near Shattuck Park; at the end of Prospect Street at Washington Street; and the island running down the middle of Nichols Street to publicize the Market of Hope which is hosted by St. Timothy’s Church and will be held on October 19, 2019.
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 put lawn signs on the rotary at Norwood High School, the end of Nichols Street near St. Timothy’s Church; the island near Shattuck Park; at the end of Prospect Street at Washington Street; and the island running down the middle of Nichols Street to publicize the Market of Hope which is hosted by St. Timothy’s Church and will be held on October 19, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
October Meetings
Cancel the meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to cancel the meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 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 cancel the meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
File notice that Turner Classic Movies is moving to Sports Entertainment Package, October 10, 2019
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file notice that Turner Classic Movies is moving to Sports Entertainment Package, October 10, 2019.
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 notice that Turner Classic Movies is moving to Sports Entertainment Package, October 10, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Katherine C. Keady, 23 Elda Drive to Lot C3-96 Joseph M. Shields, 15 Carriage Lane, Walpole, MA 02082 to Lot C3-105 Frank T. Anastasi, 798 Neponset Street to Lot C3-98 David Kissell, 59...
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Katherine C. Keady, 23 Elda Drive to Lot C3-96 Joseph M. Shields, 15 Carriage Lane, Walpole, MA 02082 to Lot C3-105 Frank T. Anastasi, 798 Neponset Street to Lot C3-98 David Kissell, 59 Westover Parkway:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Katherine C. Keady, 23 Elda Drive to Lot C3-96 Joseph M. Shields, 15 Carriage Lane, Walpole, MA 02082 to Lot C3-105 Frank T. Anastasi, 798 Neponset Street to Lot C3-98 David Kissell, 59 Westover Parkway:.” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Refer to Manager to look into what would be involved in purchasing the 1.5 acre land locked parcel of land off of Deerfield Road. 1 Selectmen’s New Business-(cont’d) September 03, 2019 Tuck...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to refer to Manager to look into what would be involved in purchasing the 1.5 acre land locked parcel of land off of Deerfield Road. 1 Selectmen’s New Business-(cont’d) September 03, 2019 Tuck O’Brien, Senior Counsel, SQF, LLC:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to refer to Manager to look into what would be involved in purchasing the 1.5 acre land locked parcel of land off of Deerfield Road. 1 Selectmen’s New Business-(cont’d) September 03, 2019 Tuck O’Brien, Senior Counsel, SQF, LLC:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Tuck O’Brien, Senior Counsel, SQF, LLC
Set up hearing on application to place new utility poles for AT & T Small Wireless Facility in Town of Norwood public right of way, and to check with Town Counsel as to logistics
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set up hearing on application to place new utility poles for AT & T Small Wireless Facility in Town of Norwood public right of way, and to check with Town Counsel as to logistics.
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 up hearing on application to place new utility poles for AT & T Small Wireless Facility in Town of Norwood public right of way, and to check with Town Counsel as to logistics..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Selectman William Plasko
Approve the appointment of a committee to oversee distribution of funds now being collected under Chapter 60, Section 3D to aid elderly and disabled persons of low income
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve the appointment of a committee to oversee distribution of funds now being collected under Chapter 60, Section 3D to aid elderly and disabled persons of low income.
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 appointment of a committee to oversee distribution of funds now being collected under Chapter 60, Section 3D to aid elderly and disabled persons of low income..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Paul Halkiotis, Planning Director
Sign Community Development Block Grant Mortgage Lien Discharge for 111 Walnut Avenue Patricia D. Schultz, 4 Overlook Drive
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign Community Development Block Grant Mortgage Lien Discharge for 111 Walnut Avenue Patricia D. Schultz, 4 Overlook Drive:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign Community Development Block Grant Mortgage Lien Discharge for 111 Walnut Avenue Patricia D. Schultz, 4 Overlook Drive:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Approve application to use Town Common Gazebo for wedding ceremony Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special Town Meeting Warrant: October 7, 2019 STM Warrant to close on...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve application to use Town Common Gazebo for wedding ceremony Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special Town Meeting Warrant: October 7, 2019 STM Warrant to close on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
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 application to use Town Common Gazebo for wedding ceremony Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special Town Meeting Warrant: October 7, 2019 STM Warrant to close on Tuesday, September 3, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Surviving spouse and minor 17e
Eliminate Articles 7-11 from the list. 12 Senior tax work off 13 Water main improvements Sumner Union streets 14 East Walpole Cemetery land – 13 acres to be gifted with $150,000 for long term...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to eliminate Articles 7-11 from the list. 12 Senior tax work off 13 Water main improvements Sumner Union streets 14 East Walpole Cemetery land – 13 acres to be gifted with $150,000 for long term care. 15 Capital projects additional funds – Town Hall elevator 16 Transportation network company funds – Uber etc. would be used to install bike racks. 17 Town Meeting Rules Committee – to give a report – looking at consent agenda for Annual Town Meeting.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to eliminate Articles 7-11 from the list. 12 Senior tax work off 13 Water main improvements Sumner Union streets 14 East Walpole Cemetery land – 13 acres to be gifted with $150,000 for long term care. 15 Capital projects additional funds – Town Hall elevator 16 Transportation network company funds – Uber etc. would be used to install bike racks. 17 Town Meeting Rules Committee – to give a report – looking at consent agenda for Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Unpaid bills
Present on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1-6 and 12-18. 2
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to present on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1-6 and 12-18. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting September 03, 2019 Unfinished Business Selectman Hajjar: Town Common and Bandstand Rules & Regulations.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to present on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1-6 and 12-18. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting September 03, 2019 Unfinished Business Selectman Hajjar: Town Common and Bandstand Rules & Regulations..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Accept as submitted Meeting minutes from June 25, 2019
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept as submitted Meeting minutes from June 25, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept as submitted Meeting minutes from June 25, 2019..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Paul Halkiotis, Planning Director
File correspondence regarding the Community Preservation Act – Funding Increase
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file correspondence regarding the Community Preservation Act – Funding Increase.
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 correspondence regarding the Community Preservation Act – Funding Increase..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Morse House rules and regulations
Send Dale Day a certificate of appreciation for her contribution to keeping the Morse House up and running for the past eighteen years
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to send Dale Day a certificate of appreciation for her contribution to keeping the Morse House up and running for the past eighteen years.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to send Dale Day a certificate of appreciation for her contribution to keeping the Morse House up and running for the past eighteen years..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Cemetery lots
Buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, PlaskoNo: Maloney
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00. Selectman Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session for purpose three; to discuss strategy with respect to IAFF Local 1631 collective bargaining and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
Motion to enter Executive Session for purpose three; to discuss strategy with respect to IAFF Local 1631 collective bargaining and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and to reconvene in Open Session for adjournment. Made by: Selectman Thomas Maloney Seconded by: Selectman Allan Howard Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectmen Plasko, Howard, Maloney, Hajjar and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session for purpose three; to discuss strategy with respect to IAFF Local 1631 collective bargaining and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and to reconvene in Open Session for adjournment. Made by: Selectman Thomas Maloney Seconded by: Selectman Allan Howard Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectmen Plasko, Howard, Maloney, Hajjar and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed..”
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:02 p.m. A true copy Attest:____________________________ Clerk 4
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:02 p.m. A true copy Attest:____________________________ Clerk 4
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 9:02 p.m. A true copy Attest:____________________________ Clerk 4.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
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