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March 30, 2021
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Thomas Maloney, Matthew Lane, David Hajjar, Helen Abdallah Donohue
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appointments (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the hearing was closed, vote unanimous.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the hearing was closed, vote unanimous..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Approve the license transfer. 7:15 P.M. Kevin Shaughnessy, Light Department Superintendent: Mr. Collins, joined by Dan Morrissey and Daryl Hanson, gave an overview of the department activities...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the license transfer. 7:15 P.M. Kevin Shaughnessy, Light Department Superintendent: Mr. Collins, joined by Dan Morrissey and Daryl Hanson, gave an overview of the department activities starting with Landfill solar, for which the engineering and design phase has begun. 434 Walpole Street (Big Y) was addressed, as they had been working on electrical service issues.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the license transfer. 7:15 P.M. Kevin Shaughnessy, Light Department Superintendent: Mr. Collins, joined by Dan Morrissey and Daryl Hanson, gave an overview of the department activities starting with Landfill solar, for which the engineering and design phase has begun. 434 Walpole Street (Big Y) was addressed, as they had been working on electrical service issues..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Endorse the proposed plans for both for cleaning and lining and the roadway work
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the proposed plans for both for cleaning and lining and the roadway work.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the proposed plans for both for cleaning and lining and the roadway work..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Accept this memorandum
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to accept this memorandum.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to accept this memorandum..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
Special Town Meeting
Endorse the time frame for both Special and Annual Town Meeting to be held May 10, 2021, and that it should be held remotely per the Moderator’s advice
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted to endorse the time frame for both Special and Annual Town Meeting to be held May 10, 2021, and that it should be held remotely per the Moderator’s advice.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the Board voted to endorse the time frame for both Special and Annual Town Meeting to be held May 10, 2021, and that it should be held remotely per the Moderator’s advice. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Bay State Animal Cooperative
Approve the request to hold a car wash on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 from 9am to 2pm
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to hold a car wash on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 from 9am to 2pm was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to hold a car wash on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 from 9am to 2pm was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Mary Ellen Heike, Norwood Evening Garden Club
Approve the request to post signs for annual plant sale from April 1st, 2021 until the sale on May 8th, 2021 on the Town Green, Islands at each end of Prospect Street, Hawes Park, Guild Square,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, request to post signs for annual plant sale from April 1st, 2021 until the sale on May 8th, 2021 on the Town Green, Islands at each end of Prospect Street, Hawes Park, Guild Square, Chapel Street and the Rotary at NHS was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, request to post signs for annual plant sale from April 1st, 2021 until the sale on May 8th, 2021 on the Town Green, Islands at each end of Prospect Street, Hawes Park, Guild Square, Chapel Street and the Rotary at NHS was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Mary Ellen Heike, Norwood Evening Garden Club (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request for change of manager from Ben Lotti to Julie Farren was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request for change of manager from Ben Lotti to Julie Farren was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
MaryKate Daly, Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve the request to be appointed as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request to be appointed as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request to be appointed as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Maryellen Horgan-Currier, Friends of Norwood Center
Approve the request to hang a "Welcome to Norwood" banner that promotes local dining and shopping
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request to hang a "Welcome to Norwood" banner that promotes local dining and shopping was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request to hang a "Welcome to Norwood" banner that promotes local dining and shopping was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Automotive Buyers Advantage
Automotive Buyers Advantage (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request for Class II Auto Dealers license application hearing was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, request for Class II Auto Dealers license application hearing was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Eleanor Marrama, 36 Rose Court to Lot C3-158 Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to sign: Eleanor Marrama, 36 Rose Court to Lot C3-158 Tony Mazzucco, General Manager:
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to sign: Eleanor Marrama, 36 Rose Court to Lot C3-158 Tony Mazzucco, General Manager:.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Maloney)
Tony Mazzucco, General Manager
Approve General Government budget as proposed in the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Commission
On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the board voted unanimously to approve General Government budget as proposed in the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Commission.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, the board voted unanimously to approve General Government budget as proposed in the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Commission..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
In their capacity as Light Commissioners, to approve the General NLD/broadband budget
On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously in their capacity as Light Commissioners, to approve the General NLD/broadband budget.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously in their capacity as Light Commissioners, to approve the General NLD/broadband budget..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Table the issue regarding General Reserve Fund Transfer – Fire Department door vandalism repair
On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted to table the issue regarding General Reserve Fund Transfer – Fire Department door vandalism repair.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted to table the issue regarding General Reserve Fund Transfer – Fire Department door vandalism repair..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Approve General Rent Relief Quarter 2 for the Print Shop property and the Olde Colonial Café property
On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve General Rent Relief Quarter 2 for the Print Shop property and the Olde Colonial Café property.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve General Rent Relief Quarter 2 for the Print Shop property and the Olde Colonial Café property..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Donohue)
Approve General Use of fields by local businesses this spring and summer
On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve General Use of fields by local businesses this spring and summer.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve General Use of fields by local businesses this spring and summer..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
Approve to close Central Street for dining and leisure by the public beginning April 22, 2021
On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve to close Central Street for dining and leisure by the public beginning April 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve to close Central Street for dining and leisure by the public beginning April 22, 2021..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Sign proposed Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Walpole to share Animal Control Services
On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the board voted unanimously to sign proposed Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Walpole to share Animal Control Services.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the board voted unanimously to sign proposed Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Walpole to share Animal Control Services..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Sign for minor changes for the PILOT Agreement with the MBTA- Norwood Central Station
On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the board voted unanimously to sign for minor changes for the PILOT Agreement with the MBTA- Norwood Central Station.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the board voted unanimously to sign for minor changes for the PILOT Agreement with the MBTA- Norwood Central Station..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Approve Davis Avenue Parking Restriction as proposed by the Traffic Safety Committee
On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the board voted unanimously to approve Davis Avenue Parking Restriction as proposed by the Traffic Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the board voted unanimously to approve Davis Avenue Parking Restriction as proposed by the Traffic Safety Committee..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation
File – Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation
On motion of Selectman , seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to file.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman , seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to file..”
Updates
Adjourn – Updates
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
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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