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February 18, 2020
19 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line does not list Allan Howard, so we show him as absent.
Present: Paul Bishop, William Plasko, Thomas Maloney, David Hajjar
Absent: Allan Howard
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Table for one week, giving the licensee one week to voluntarily surrender the license
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to table for one week, giving the licensee one week to voluntarily surrender the license.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to table for one week, giving the licensee one week to voluntarily surrender the license..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Approve the application for Class II Used Auto Dealer License
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-0 to approve the application for Class II Used Auto Dealer License. 7:30 P.M. – Travis Farley, Recreation Department Superintendent: Mr. Farley gave an overview of the programming going on at the Civic.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-0 to approve the application for Class II Used Auto Dealer License. 7:30 P.M. – Travis Farley, Recreation Department Superintendent: Mr. Farley gave an overview of the programming going on at the Civic..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Sigalle Reiss, Health Department Director
Approve request to hang a banner from April 27, 2020 to May 11, 2020 advertising Household Hazardous Waste Day and Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to hang a banner from April 27, 2020 to May 11, 2020 advertising Household Hazardous Waste Day and Letter Carriers’ Food Drive.
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 request to hang a banner from April 27, 2020 to May 11, 2020 advertising Household Hazardous Waste Day and Letter Carriers’ Food Drive..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Approve request to place a Banner on the poles on Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets, highlighting the "End Distracted Driving" campaign, from March 30, 2020 to April 10, 2020
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to place a Banner on the poles on Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets, highlighting the "End Distracted Driving" campaign, from March 30, 2020 to April 10, 2020.
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 request to place a Banner on the poles on Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets, highlighting the "End Distracted Driving" campaign, from March 30, 2020 to April 10, 2020..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Approve the two requests and waive fees: Kevin Smith, United Church of Norwood, 595 Washington Street: Application to use the Town Common and Bandstand for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday,...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve the two requests and waive fees: Kevin Smith, United Church of Norwood, 595 Washington Street: Application to use the Town Common and Bandstand for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Maryellen Horgan, Friends of Norwood Center: Application to use the Town Common to hold a Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., beginning June 16 through October 6, 2020. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting February 18, 2020 Christine Healy, Craft’d Company: The Chairman made a ;motion,
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 the two requests and waive fees: Kevin Smith, United Church of Norwood, 595 Washington Street: Application to use the Town Common and Bandstand for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Maryellen Horgan, Friends of Norwood Center: Application to use the Town Common to hold a Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., beginning June 16 through October 6, 2020. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting February 18, 2020 Christine Healy, Craft’d Company: The Chairman made a ;motion,.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Christine Healy, Craft’d Company
File as information Feasibility Study Agreement for the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information Feasibility Study Agreement for the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information Feasibility Study Agreement for the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Car Washes
Approve the following: NHS Boys JV Soccer, Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Philmont 2020 Troop 49, Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NHS Boys Varsity Soccer, Saturday,...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve the following: NHS Boys JV Soccer, Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Philmont 2020 Troop 49, Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NHS Boys Varsity Soccer, Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cemetery Deeds:
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 the following: NHS Boys JV Soccer, Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Philmont 2020 Troop 49, Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NHS Boys Varsity Soccer, Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cemetery Deeds:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Elvira Nicolaou, 108 Walpole Street to Lot C3-122 Viola Baboola, Verizon
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to sign: Elvira Nicolaou, 108 Walpole Street to Lot C3-122 Viola Baboola, Verizon:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to sign: Elvira Nicolaou, 108 Walpole Street to Lot C3-122 Viola Baboola, Verizon:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Viola Baboola, Verizon
File as information PEG Grant Report, 4th Quarter 2019
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information PEG Grant Report, 4th Quarter 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 information PEG Grant Report, 4th Quarter 2019..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Patrick Moore, Comcast of Massachusetts
File as information statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment.
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 statement supporting latest quarterly franchise fee payment..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Greg Franks, Senior Manager, Comcast
File as information Comcast’s 2019 Form 500, Annual Complaint Filing
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information Comcast’s 2019 Form 500, Annual Complaint Filing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information Comcast’s 2019 Form 500, Annual Complaint Filing..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
File as information notice of 4th Quarter Franchise Fee Payment, made directly to Norwood Community Media
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information notice of 4th 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 Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information notice of 4th Quarter Franchise Fee Payment, made directly to Norwood Community Media..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Charlotte Canelli, Library Director
File as information notice of open house for new residents on Monday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 2nd floor of the Library
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file as information notice of open house for new residents on Monday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 2nd floor of the Library.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file as information notice of open house for new residents on Monday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 2nd floor of the Library..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Draft Liquor Regulations
Submit this working document presented by Selectman Hajjar dated February 12, 2020 to our administrative staff for review and then follow up by individual selectmen with their questions, comments,...
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to submit this working document presented by Selectman Hajjar dated February 12, 2020 to our administrative staff for review and then follow up by individual selectmen with their questions, comments, concerns about said document and in the meantime administrative staff will cross reference them with existing state law to find if there are any conflicts, send to Counsel for review, and return with a finished document.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to submit this working document presented by Selectman Hajjar dated February 12, 2020 to our administrative staff for review and then follow up by individual selectmen with their questions, comments, concerns about said document and in the meantime administrative staff will cross reference them with existing state law to find if there are any conflicts, send to Counsel for review, and return with a finished document..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Mahesh Pant, Himalayan Lions Club, New England
Approve application to use the Morse House, every Saturday beginning on March 7, 2020 for the remainder of the calendar year to provide Nepali language practice to children and include $10 fee per...
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve application to use the Morse House, every Saturday beginning on March 7, 2020 for the remainder of the calendar year to provide Nepali language practice to children and include $10 fee per event.
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 application to use the Morse House, every Saturday beginning on March 7, 2020 for the remainder of the calendar year to provide Nepali language practice to children and include $10 fee per event..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Draft PBCC Bylaw Update
Adopt the updated by law for submission at upcoming Special Town Meeting
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adopt the updated by law for submission at upcoming Special Town Meeting.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adopt the updated by law for submission at upcoming Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve as submitted Meeting minutes from December 3 and 10, 2019
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve as submitted Meeting minutes from December 3 and 10, 2019.
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 as submitted Meeting minutes from December 3 and 10, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko, 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 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 Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
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