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January 7, 2020
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
Enter Executive session for the purpose stated, and to reconvene in Open Session
Motion made by Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard to enter Executive session for the purpose stated, and to reconvene in Open Session. Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectman Maloney, Selectman Howard, Selectman Plasko, Selectman Hajjar, and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard to enter Executive session for the purpose stated, and to reconvene in Open Session. Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectman Maloney, Selectman Howard, Selectman Plasko, Selectman Hajjar, and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Approve this recommendation
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve this recommendation.
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 this recommendation..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Table this recommendation for further observation
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1 to table this recommendation for further observation.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Howard
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1 to table this recommendation for further observation. Selectman Howard opposed The manager will notify the board when the next count is scheduled to occur..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Approve this change – Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve this change.
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 this change..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Add Schedule # 7 "TURN RESTRICTIONS FOR PUBLIC WAYS"
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to add Schedule # 7 "TURN RESTRICTIONS FOR PUBLIC WAYS".
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to add Schedule # 7 "TURN RESTRICTIONS FOR PUBLIC WAYS"..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Amend the traffic rules and regulations to restrict left hand turns onto Plimpton Avenue from the residential complex at 165 Lenox Street – Avalon Bay
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to Amend the traffic rules and regulations to restrict left hand turns onto Plimpton Avenue from the residential complex at 165 Lenox Street – Avalon Bay.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to Amend the traffic rules and regulations to restrict left hand turns onto Plimpton Avenue from the residential complex at 165 Lenox Street – Avalon Bay..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Approve installation of "No Through Traffic" sign at Wedgewood Drive and Neponset Street and allow a center line and stop bar be painted on Wedgewood Drive at Deerfield Road
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve installation of "No Through Traffic" sign at Wedgewood Drive and Neponset Street and allow a center line and stop bar be painted on Wedgewood Drive at Deerfield Road.
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 installation of "No Through Traffic" sign at Wedgewood Drive and Neponset Street and allow a center line and stop bar be painted on Wedgewood Drive at Deerfield Road..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Norwood Public Access
File as information minutes of Board meetings of September 4 and October 28, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information minutes of Board meetings of September 4 and October 28, 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 file as information minutes of Board meetings of September 4 and October 28, 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
Set up show cause hearings regarding liquor compliance checks. 1
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set up show cause hearings regarding liquor compliance checks. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting- New Business January 7, 2020 BTN Inc. dba Boston Tavern:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to set up show cause hearings regarding liquor compliance checks. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting- New Business January 7, 2020 BTN Inc. dba Boston Tavern:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Approve application for Entertainment License at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve application for Entertainment License at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike.
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 application for Entertainment License at 1210 Boston Providence Turnpike..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Car Washes
Approve the following: Center of Hope Haiti, Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 49, Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Parents’ Music Association –...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve the following: Center of Hope Haiti, Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 49, Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Parents’ Music Association – Choral Students, Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Parents’ Music Association – Instrumental Students, Saturday, June 20, 2020 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Boys Lacrosse, Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Golf Team, Saturday June 27, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kirstie David, Outreach Librarian:
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 the following: Center of Hope Haiti, Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 49, Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Parents’ Music Association – Choral Students, Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Parents’ Music Association – Instrumental Students, Saturday, June 20, 2020 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Boys Lacrosse, Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norwood Golf Team, Saturday June 27, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kirstie David, Outreach Librarian:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Kirstie David, Outreach Librarian
Approve request to include an insert in the February 2020 Light Bills to promote Outreach Services
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to include an insert in the February 2020 Light Bills to promote Outreach Services.
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 include an insert in the February 2020 Light Bills to promote Outreach Services..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A a donation check for $29,403.70 in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Norwood and Norfolk Asphalt
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A a donation check for $29,403.70 in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Norwood and Norfolk Asphalt.
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 under Chapter 44 Section 53A a donation check for $29,403.70 in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Norwood and Norfolk Asphalt..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Margaret M Pretorius, 241 Ridgewood Drive to Lot G6-101 Barbara Ann Patrick, 154 Westwood Glen Road, Westwood to Lot C3-109 Maria J Rodrigues, 78 Garden Parkway to Lot C3-123 Travis Farley,...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to sign: Margaret M Pretorius, 241 Ridgewood Drive to Lot G6-101 Barbara Ann Patrick, 154 Westwood Glen Road, Westwood to Lot C3-109 Maria J Rodrigues, 78 Garden Parkway to Lot C3-123 Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation: Submitting request for the Board to nominate one member to represent the Board on the Pool Feasibility Committee.
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: Margaret M Pretorius, 241 Ridgewood Drive to Lot G6-101 Barbara Ann Patrick, 154 Westwood Glen Road, Westwood to Lot C3-109 Maria J Rodrigues, 78 Garden Parkway to Lot C3-123 Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation: Submitting request for the Board to nominate one member to represent the Board on the Pool Feasibility Committee..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Norwood Cable Commission
Reappoint Richard Shay and Peter Strano to the Cable Commission for a three year term
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to reappoint Richard Shay and Peter Strano to the Cable Commission for a three year term.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to reappoint Richard Shay and Peter Strano to the Cable Commission for a three year term..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Kerri McCarthy, Executive Director, Norwood Council on Aging
Approve request to declare the current bus as surplus and allow it to go on the municipal bid list, with proceeds to be returned to Friends of the Council on Aging
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to declare the current bus as surplus and allow it to go on the municipal bid list, with proceeds to be returned to Friends of the Council on Aging.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve request to declare the current bus as surplus and allow it to go on the municipal bid list, with proceeds to be returned to Friends of the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
ABCC
File as information final approval for change of manager application for Neponset River LLC dba Sheraton Four Points Norwood from Kevin Casey to Raymond Prescottano. 190 Central Street
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information final approval for change of manager application for Neponset River LLC dba Sheraton Four Points Norwood from Kevin Casey to Raymond Prescottano. 190 Central Street:
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 as information final approval for change of manager application for Neponset River LLC dba Sheraton Four Points Norwood from Kevin Casey to Raymond Prescottano. 190 Central Street:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Approve and sign, Lease of a portion of 190 Central Street between Town of Norwood and Norwood Printing Graphics & Marketing. 2
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve and sign, Lease of a portion of 190 Central Street between Town of Norwood and Norwood Printing Graphics & Marketing. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting January 7, 2020 Memoranda Paul Halkiotis, Planning & Economic Development Director:
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 and sign, Lease of a portion of 190 Central Street between Town of Norwood and Norwood Printing Graphics & Marketing. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting January 7, 2020 Memoranda Paul Halkiotis, Planning & Economic Development Director:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Paul Halkiotis, Planning & Economic Development Director
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to accept a donation for Intersection Design in the amount of $50,000 from Alexandria and approved the Manager to expend funds for said purpose
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to accept a donation for Intersection Design in the amount of $50,000 from Alexandria and approved the Manager to expend funds for said purpose.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to accept a donation for Intersection Design in the amount of $50,000 from Alexandria and approved the Manager to expend funds for said purpose..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Selectmen’s Minutes
File as submitted Meeting minutes from September 24 2019
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as submitted Meeting minutes from September 24 2019.
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 submitted Meeting minutes from September 24 2019..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, 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 Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
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