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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Special meeting

March 20, 2020

17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Paul Bishop, William Plasko, Allan Howard, David Hajjar, Thomas Maloney

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

New Business

Sign – New Business

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted to sign.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted to sign..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

File as information 2019 license fee payment of $1,492 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 166A §9

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information 2019 license fee payment of $1,492 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 166A §9.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information 2019 license fee payment of $1,492 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 166A §9..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Niall Connors, Franchise Service Manager, Verizon

File as information 2019 license fee payment for $1,627.50 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 166A §9

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information 2019 license fee payment for $1,627.50 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 166A §9.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information 2019 license fee payment for $1,627.50 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 166A §9..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve application for change of manager from Ryan Lenhardt to Ben Lotti

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve application for change of manager from Ryan Lenhardt to Ben Lotti.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve application for change of manager from Ryan Lenhardt to Ben Lotti..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

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Approve application for change of manager from Paul R. Angelo to Paul Eckhardt

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve application for change of manager from Paul R. Angelo to Paul Eckhardt.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve application for change of manager from Paul R. Angelo to Paul Eckhardt..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Town Election

Approve and sign Town Election Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve and sign Town Election Warrant.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to approve and sign Town Election Warrant..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Postponement of Town Election

Authorize litigation to achieve the same relief by order of the court

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, and in the absence of timely relief by passage of an act relative to election emergencies allowing rescheduling municipal elections, voted unanimously to authorize litigation to achieve the same relief by order of the court.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, and in the absence of timely relief by passage of an act relative to election emergencies allowing rescheduling municipal elections, voted unanimously to authorize litigation to achieve the same relief by order of the court..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

James Bernardino, PE, Bohler Engineering

Set a public hearing for VIF License Amendment, for 83 Boston Providence Turnpike, Rojo Co. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to set a public hearing for VIF License Amendment, for 83 Boston Providence Turnpike, Rojo Co. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to set a public hearing for VIF License Amendment, for 83 Boston Providence Turnpike, Rojo Co. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Tony Mazzucco, General Manager

Approve request to accept a donation of $3,073.75 pursuant to MGL C.44 Sec.53A from Norwood Bank to help purchase a new scoreboard for the Lower Balch Baseball Field

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to accept a donation of $3,073.75 pursuant to MGL C.44 Sec.53A from Norwood Bank to help purchase a new scoreboard for the Lower Balch Baseball Field.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request to accept a donation of $3,073.75 pursuant to MGL C.44 Sec.53A from Norwood Bank to help purchase a new scoreboard for the Lower Balch Baseball Field..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve request from the Recreation Department to name the former DPW space at the Civic Center in honor of Lee Kennedy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request from the Recreation Department to name the former DPW space at the Civic Center in honor of Lee Kennedy.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request from the Recreation Department to name the former DPW space at the Civic Center in honor of Lee Kennedy..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve on recommendation of Director of Public Works and Town Engineer Mark Ryan, Municipal Small Bridge Grant application for signature of the Chairman

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve on recommendation of Director of Public Works and Town Engineer Mark Ryan, Municipal Small Bridge Grant application for signature of the Chairman.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve on recommendation of Director of Public Works and Town Engineer Mark Ryan, Municipal Small Bridge Grant application for signature of the Chairman..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Table request to hold a block party on Monday, May 25, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and to block off Beech Street from Bond Street to Winter Street until two week prior to the event

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to table request to hold a block party on Monday, May 25, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and to block off Beech Street from Bond Street to Winter Street until two week prior to the event.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to table request to hold a block party on Monday, May 25, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and to block off Beech Street from Bond Street to Winter Street until two week prior to the event..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Cemetery Deeds

Sign: Victoria A Henry, 41 Neponset Street to Lot C3-125 Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko voted to sign: Victoria A Henry, 41 Neponset Street to Lot C3-125 Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko voted to sign: Victoria A Henry, 41 Neponset Street to Lot C3-125 Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Car Wash

Hold the date but table until two weeks prior to the event NHS Post Prom Party, Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to hold the date but table until two weeks prior to the event NHS Post Prom Party, Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to hold the date but table until two weeks prior to the event NHS Post Prom Party, Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Memoranda

File as information: Building Inspector Mark Chubet: Submitting Building Report for February, 2020

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to file as information: Building Inspector Mark Chubet: Submitting Building Report for February, 2020.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to file as information: Building Inspector Mark Chubet: Submitting Building Report for February, 2020..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Matty Brown

File as information copy of correspondence to Senator Michael Rush and Representative John Rogers including signatures from residents on behalf of Fairness for Norwood Kids

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information copy of correspondence to Senator Michael Rush and Representative John Rogers including signatures from residents on behalf of Fairness for Norwood Kids.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information copy of correspondence to Senator Michael Rush and Representative John Rogers including signatures from residents on behalf of Fairness for Norwood Kids..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly 2:30 p.m. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly 2:30 p.m. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly 2:30 p.m. Those in favor: Selectmen Maloney, Hajjar, Plasko, Howard and Chairman Bishop..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

From the Norwood Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Board of Selectmen minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: campaign websites (Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow); The Norwood Record (Cheryl Doyle; Michael Saad, photo by Jeff Sullivan); Norwood Community Media (Matthew Lane, from “Fast Facts with Matt Lane”).

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