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July 20, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, David Hajjar, Matthew Lane
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- William Plasko recused from one vote.
Every vote, in order
Board of Selectmen
Enter executive session
On motion to enter executive session for Purpose 3- to discuss the strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and chair so declares, made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectmen Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to enter executive session.
Yes: Donohue, Hajjar, Lane, Maloney
From the minutes
“on motion to enter executive session for Purpose 3- to discuss the strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and chair so declares, made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectmen Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to enter executive session. Selectman Plasko recused himself from participation in the executive session and left the room..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Move to open session – Board of Selectmen
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to move to open session.
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 move to open session..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Appointments
Continue this hearing on August 3rd. 2021, at 7:30PM due to technical difficulties
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to continue this hearing on August 3rd. 2021, at 7:30PM due to technical difficulties.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to continue this hearing on August 3rd. 2021, at 7:30PM due to technical difficulties..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Megan Davey, Norwood High Girl’s Lacrosse
Approve the request to host a car wash on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to host a car wash on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM was approved unanimously. 2.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to host a car wash on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM was approved unanimously. 2..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
William G. Brooks III, Chief of Police
Approve the request to use the Town Common and Bandstand on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 for National Night Out Event from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to use the Town Common and Bandstand on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 for National Night Out Event from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM was approved unanimously. 4.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to use the Town Common and Bandstand on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 for National Night Out Event from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM was approved unanimously. 4..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Hilary Umbreit, Morrill Memorial Library
Approve the request to use the Town Common and Bandstand for a Pop Up Library Event on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to use the Town Common and Bandstand for a Pop Up Library Event on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM was approved unanimously. 5.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to use the Town Common and Bandstand for a Pop Up Library Event on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM was approved unanimously. 5..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Pastor Cleiton Moreira, Revival Church for the Nations:
Pastor Cleiton Moreira, Revival Church for the Nations: (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the request (as received) was unanimously opposed.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the request (as received) was unanimously opposed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Pastor Bruce Peterson, Trinity Community Church:
Pastor Bruce Peterson, Trinity Community Church: (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the request for use of the DAV Memorial Park at the corner of Berwick and Chapel St, as well as to block off the use of Berwick Place, from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, August 13th, 2021, for an outdoor Family Movie Night was unanimously approved. 7.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the request for use of the DAV Memorial Park at the corner of Berwick and Chapel St, as well as to block off the use of Berwick Place, from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, August 13th, 2021, for an outdoor Family Movie Night was unanimously approved. 7..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Dan Corzilius, Friends of the Library:
Approve the request to insert membership forms in the December light bill mailing
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to insert membership forms in the December light bill mailing was unanimously approved. 8.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to insert membership forms in the December light bill mailing was unanimously approved. 8..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Response to Avalon Norwood
Sign from Selectman Donohue
On motion to sign from Selectman Donohue, seconded my Selectman Plasko, for review and to authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the board. Motion approved unanimously. 9.
From the minutes
“On motion to sign from Selectman Donohue, seconded my Selectman Plasko, for review and to authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the board. Motion approved unanimously. 9..” (Motion: Donohue)
Papa Ginos, 135 Nahatan Street
Revoke the Common Victualler license as this location is permanently closed
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, to revoke the Common Victualler license as this location is permanently closed. Motion approved unanimously. 10.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, to revoke the Common Victualler license as this location is permanently closed. Motion approved unanimously. 10..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Repeal of 1979 Towing Regulations
Repeal the 1979 Towing Regulations
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, to repeal the 1979 Towing Regulations. Motion approved unanimously. 11.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, to repeal the 1979 Towing Regulations. Motion approved unanimously. 11..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Town Common Rules and Regulations
Town Common Rules and Regulations (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko approving as submitted the rules and regulations of the Town Common. Motion approved unanimously. 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko approving as submitted the rules and regulations of the Town Common. Motion approved unanimously. 12..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Very Rev. Father Joseph Kimmett, Pastor – St. George Orthodox Church:
Approve the request to use Atwood Avenue for its annual feast day luncheon on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 from 12:00 PM until approximately 3:00 PM
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to use Atwood Avenue for its annual feast day luncheon on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 from 12:00 PM until approximately 3:00 PM was approved unanimously. 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request to use Atwood Avenue for its annual feast day luncheon on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 from 12:00 PM until approximately 3:00 PM was approved unanimously. 13..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Tony Mazzucco, Town Manager
Accept this donation – Tony Mazzucco, Town Manager
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane to accept this donation. Motion was approved unanimously. b) Submitting bad debt list for aged cable and electric accounts and requesting approval to write off these bad debts.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane to accept this donation. Motion was approved unanimously. b) Submitting bad debt list for aged cable and electric accounts and requesting approval to write off these bad debts..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Approval to write off the bad debts
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane for approval to write off the bad debts. Motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane for approval to write off the bad debts. Motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve the minutes from the July 6th, 2021 meeting of the Board of Selectmen
On motion of Selectman Lane and seconded by Selectman Plasko to approve the minutes from the July 6th, 2021 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Motion was approved unanimously. 2.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane and seconded by Selectman Plasko to approve the minutes from the July 6th, 2021 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Motion was approved unanimously. 2..” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Building Inspector Matthew Walsh
Approval of the monthly building report for June 2021
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane for approval of the monthly building report for June 2021. Motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane for approval of the monthly building report for June 2021. Motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: 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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