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November 19, 2019
18 recorded votes, 17 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
Vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining in the Fire Department
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining in the Fire Department. 7:00 P.M. – Travis Farley, Recreation Department Superintendent Mr. Farley gave an overview of the monthly department activities.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining in the Fire Department. 7:00 P.M. – Travis Farley, Recreation Department Superintendent Mr. Farley gave an overview of the monthly department activities..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
In their capacity as Light Commissioners to approve the Standards for Small Cell Siting effective November 20, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted in their capacity as Light Commissioners to approve the Standards for Small Cell Siting effective November 20, 2019. 7:40 P.M. - Jack Tolman, Brian McDonough, Norwood High School Hall of Fame Mr. Tolman and Mr. McDonough spoke about the upcoming Norwood High School 2019 Alumni Weekend and Hall of Fame Inductions.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted in their capacity as Light Commissioners to approve the Standards for Small Cell Siting effective November 20, 2019. 7:40 P.M. - Jack Tolman, Brian McDonough, Norwood High School Hall of Fame Mr. Tolman and Mr. McDonough spoke about the upcoming Norwood High School 2019 Alumni Weekend and Hall of Fame Inductions..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
New Business
Approve use the Town Common on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for a wedding ceremony
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve use the Town Common on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for a wedding ceremony.
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 use the Town Common on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for a wedding ceremony..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve 1 day WMB license on Thursday, 12/05/2019, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at 61 Endicott Street, Building 26, 2nd floor
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve 1 day WMB license on Thursday, 12/05/2019, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at 61 Endicott Street, Building 26, 2nd floor.
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 1 day WMB license on Thursday, 12/05/2019, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at 61 Endicott Street, Building 26, 2nd floor..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Viola Baboola, Verizon
File as information PEG Grant Report, 3rd Quarter 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information PEG Grant Report, 3rd Quarter 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 file as information PEG Grant Report, 3rd Quarter 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Niall Connors, Franchise Service Manager, Verizon
File as information notice regarding changes to Fios ® TV programming
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information notice regarding changes to Fios ® TV programming.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information notice regarding changes to Fios ® TV programming..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Set up a public hearing on application for Class II Dealer License
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to set up a public hearing on application for Class II Dealer License.
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 up a public hearing on application for Class II Dealer License..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Approve application for an entertainment license
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application for an entertainment license.
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..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Approve request to place electric Menorah on the Town Common during Chanukah for 8 days beginning December 22, 2019 and to hold a Chanukah Menorah lighting ceremony on December 22, 2019 at 5 pm
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to place electric Menorah on the Town Common during Chanukah for 8 days beginning December 22, 2019 and to hold a Chanukah Menorah lighting ceremony on December 22, 2019 at 5 pm.
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 place electric Menorah on the Town Common during Chanukah for 8 days beginning December 22, 2019 and to hold a Chanukah Menorah lighting ceremony on December 22, 2019 at 5 pm..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
David Dupree, Norwood Space Center
Approve 1 day WMB license for Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for a fundraiser
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve 1 day WMB license for Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for a fundraiser.
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 1 day WMB license for Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for a fundraiser..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Olga Abdallah, South Norwood Committee
Approve request to place a crèche on the lawn of the Morse House, 1265 Washington Street for the holiday season
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to place a crèche on the lawn of the Morse House, 1265 Washington Street for the holiday season.
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 place a crèche on the lawn of the Morse House, 1265 Washington Street for the holiday season..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Set a joint meeting with the Library Trustees at the beginning of a Board of Selectmen Meeting to discuss letter of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set a joint meeting with the Library Trustees at the beginning of a Board of Selectmen Meeting to discuss letter of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set a joint meeting with the Library Trustees at the beginning of a Board of Selectmen Meeting to discuss letter of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve meeting minutes from July 9, 2019
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve meeting minutes from July 9, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve meeting minutes from July 9, 2019..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)
Approve Meeting minutes from July 23, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve Meeting minutes from July 23, 2019.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Hajjar
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve Meeting minutes from July 23, 2019. The vote was 4-0. Selectman Hajjar abstained. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting November 19, 2019 Manager’s Update Norwood High School Civics Trip to Washington DC Congressman Lynch spent a lot of time with the group of students..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Forbes Hill Closing
Authorize Manager to sign any final documents for closing next week
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to authorize Manager to sign any final documents for closing next week.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to authorize Manager to sign any final documents for closing next week..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Morse House
Add the regulations to the agenda for next week
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to add the regulations to the agenda for next week.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to add the regulations to the agenda for next week..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Financial Polices
Put financial policies for discussion on next week’s agenda, as they were never officially approved
On motion of selectmen Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to put financial policies for discussion on next week’s agenda, as they were never officially approved.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of selectmen Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to put financial policies for discussion on next week’s agenda, as they were never officially approved..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
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