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October 27, 2020
28 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Thomas Maloney, Helen Abdallah Donohue, David Hajjar, Matthew Lane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member Interveiws
Set the quorum to forty five for the Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2020
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to set the quorum to forty five for the Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to set the quorum to forty five for the Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2020..” (Motion: Lane, second: Hajjar)
Grant an continuance for six months. 7:30 p.m. Ambulance Study Report: Molly Ahearn, Assistant Town Accountant, Emily Chambers, Budget Management Analyst presented the Ambulance Study Report,...
On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted unanimously to grant an continuance for six months. 7:30 p.m. Ambulance Study Report: Molly Ahearn, Assistant Town Accountant, Emily Chambers, Budget Management Analyst presented the Ambulance Study Report, advising a rate increase.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted unanimously to grant an continuance for six months. 7:30 p.m. Ambulance Study Report: Molly Ahearn, Assistant Town Accountant, Emily Chambers, Budget Management Analyst presented the Ambulance Study Report, advising a rate increase..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Adopt recommendation 1, 2, 4 and 5, and table number three for further discussion
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted unanimously to adopt recommendation 1, 2, 4 and 5, and table number three for further discussion.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted unanimously to adopt recommendation 1, 2, 4 and 5, and table number three for further discussion..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Open Lot Storage/Parking
Adopt the proposed Open Lot Storage Regulations
On motion of selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 to adopt the proposed Open Lot Storage Regulations, with Selectman Maloney opposed.
Yes: Donohue, Hajjar, Lane, PlaskoNo: Maloney
From the minutes
“On motion of selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 to adopt the proposed Open Lot Storage Regulations, with Selectman Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)
On setting the storage fee to twenty dollars
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted on setting the storage fee to twenty dollars.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted on setting the storage fee to twenty dollars. The Board voted 2-3 with Selectmen Plasko, Donohue, and Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Approve an eighteen dollar storage fee
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted to approve an eighteen dollar storage fee.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted to approve an eighteen dollar storage fee..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Approve an eighteen dollar parking lot fee
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve an eighteen dollar parking lot fee.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve an eighteen dollar parking lot fee..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Approve a seven dollar event parking fee per vehicle per event
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve a seven dollar event parking fee per vehicle per event.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve a seven dollar event parking fee per vehicle per event..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Approve a seven dollar temporary (less than 90 days) open lot storage fee
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve a seven dollar temporary (less than 90 days) open lot storage fee.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve a seven dollar temporary (less than 90 days) open lot storage fee..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Mark Good, Treasurer and Tax Collector
Reappoint Mark Good to the position of Treasurer and Tax Collector for a three year term, retroactively beginning June 4th, 2020
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Mark Good to the position of Treasurer and Tax Collector for a three year term, retroactively beginning June 4th, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Mark Good to the position of Treasurer and Tax Collector for a three year term, retroactively beginning June 4th, 2020..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the request to replace two damaged road signs at Washington and Mylod Streets and Neponset Street and Norton Drive
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to replace two damaged road signs at Washington and Mylod Streets and Neponset Street and Norton Drive.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to replace two damaged road signs at Washington and Mylod Streets and Neponset Street and Norton Drive..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
File notice to the Board that the Retirement Board will be pursuing office space outside of town hall
On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file notice to the Board that the Retirement Board will be pursuing office space outside of town hall.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file notice to the Board that the Retirement Board will be pursuing office space outside of town hall..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the request that the Board hold a public hearing Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020 to determine the percentages of Fiscal 2021 tax levy to be borne by each class of property
On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney the Board voted unanimously to approve the request that the Board hold a public hearing Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020 to determine the percentages of Fiscal 2021 tax levy to be borne by each class of property.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney the Board voted unanimously to approve the request that the Board hold a public hearing Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020 to determine the percentages of Fiscal 2021 tax levy to be borne by each class of property..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Approve the request to use the Town Common/Gazebo for filming a show for a Banquet on Monday, November 9th, 2020 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to use the Town Common/Gazebo for filming a show for a Banquet on Monday, November 9th, 2020 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to use the Town Common/Gazebo for filming a show for a Banquet on Monday, November 9th, 2020 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler application to operate Happy Kitchen
On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request for a Common Victualler application to operate Happy Kitchen.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request for a Common Victualler application to operate Happy Kitchen..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Hold hearings for the two aforementioned establishments, as well as one incoming application and table the decision until all three hearings had been conducted
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to hold hearings for the two aforementioned establishments, as well as one incoming application and table the decision until all three hearings had been conducted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to hold hearings for the two aforementioned establishments, as well as one incoming application and table the decision until all three hearings had been conducted..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Accept the renewal fee check in the amount of $10,350 for the License to Operate as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to accept the renewal fee check in the amount of $10,350 for the License to Operate as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to accept the renewal fee check in the amount of $10,350 for the License to Operate as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
Accept the Initial Payment check in the amount of $ 15,000 in accordance with the Community Host Agreement
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Initial Payment check in the amount of $ 15,000 in accordance with the Community Host Agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Initial Payment check in the amount of $ 15,000 in accordance with the Community Host Agreement..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve and sign the deeds for: Sylvia Devito, 10 Jeffrey Way, Stoughton, MA 02072, to Lot C3-131 Salvatore J. Larosa, 12 Worcester Drive, to Lot C3-147 Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the deeds for: Sylvia Devito, 10 Jeffrey Way, Stoughton, MA 02072, to Lot C3-131 Salvatore J. Larosa, 12 Worcester Drive, to Lot C3-147 Tony Mazzucco, General Manager:
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the deeds for: Sylvia Devito, 10 Jeffrey Way, Stoughton, MA 02072, to Lot C3-131 Salvatore J. Larosa, 12 Worcester Drive, to Lot C3-147 Tony Mazzucco, General Manager:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Approve recommendation to accept a donation of $ 305,476.00 from National Grid for the purpose of resurfacing the streets on this year’s annual resurfacing project
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve recommendation to accept a donation of $ 305,476.00 from National Grid for the purpose of resurfacing the streets on this year’s annual resurfacing project.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve recommendation to accept a donation of $ 305,476.00 from National Grid for the purpose of resurfacing the streets on this year’s annual resurfacing project..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the Norwood- Sharon Inter-Municipal Agreement
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Norwood- Sharon Inter-Municipal Agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Norwood- Sharon Inter-Municipal Agreement..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
Approve Submitting for signature of the Board PILOT agreement for the MBTA solar canopy
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve Submitting for signature of the Board PILOT agreement for the MBTA solar canopy.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve Submitting for signature of the Board PILOT agreement for the MBTA solar canopy..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Maria Deslauriers, MSBA Assistant Project Manager
File the monthly report of department activities
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the monthly report of department activities.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
Chief George Morrice, Norwood Fire Department
File the monthly report of department activities
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the monthly report of department activities.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to file the monthly report of department activities.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to file the monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Greg Franks, Comcast
File the Notification that customers in the Norwood community will receive a courtesy adjustment related to recovering fees from regional sports networks due to lack of fulfillment in April-June...
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to file the Notification that customers in the Norwood community will receive a courtesy adjustment related to recovering fees from regional sports networks due to lack of fulfillment in April-June sports broadcasting.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to file the Notification that customers in the Norwood community will receive a courtesy adjustment related to recovering fees from regional sports networks due to lack of fulfillment in April-June sports broadcasting..” (Motion: Lane, second: Hajjar)
Table the Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member appointments for the next meeting
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to table the Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member appointments for the next meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to table the Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member appointments for the next meeting..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Adjourn – Greg Franks, Comcast
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
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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