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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

August 3, 2021

13 recorded votes, 2 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

Every vote, in order

Executive Session

Executive Session (the motion is not written out in the minutes)

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion was made by Selectman Hajjar and seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectman Hajjar and seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. The Board voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)

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

Enter open session – Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane the Board voted to enter open session.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane the Board voted to enter open session..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Appointments

Continue this hearing until November 9", 2021 at 7:15 PM

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue to continue this hearing until November 9", 2021 at 7:15 PM. The motion was approved unanimously. 7:30 p.m. Continued Show Cause Hearing, 32 Guild Street dba Olivadi: Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to consider whether the license to sell All Alcoholic Beverages should be suspended, limited or revoked, for failure to provide the public with the services contemplated by the license.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue to continue this hearing until November 9", 2021 at 7:15 PM. The motion was approved unanimously. 7:30 p.m. Continued Show Cause Hearing, 32 Guild Street dba Olivadi: Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to consider whether the license to sell All Alcoholic Beverages should be suspended, limited or revoked, for failure to provide the public with the services contemplated by the license..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

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

Appointments (the motion is not written out in the minutes)

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

Motion made by Selectman Donohue for a continuation of the hearing until October 5", 2021 at 7:15 PM, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The vote was 4-1 in favor, Selectman Plasko, opposed. 7:45 PM Michael Rosen – Assistant Town Manager Introduction and conversation with the Board.

Yes: Donohue, Hajjar, Lane, MaloneyNo: Plasko

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Donohue for a continuation of the hearing until October 5", 2021 at 7:15 PM, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The vote was 4-1 in favor, Selectman Plasko, opposed. 7:45 PM Michael Rosen – Assistant Town Manager Introduction and conversation with the Board..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

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

Lynda Hinkson, Norwood High Volleyball Team

Approve – Lynda Hinkson, Norwood High Volleyball Team

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3..” (Motion: Lane, second: Hajjar)

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

Mark Good, Treasurer and Collector

Sign – Mark Good, Treasurer and Collector

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously. 4.

From the minutes

“Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously. 4..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Updated Town Owned-Controlled Property Policy

Approve the proposed rules and regulations including the two changes made this evening

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the proposed rules and regulations including the two changes made this evening made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 5.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the proposed rules and regulations including the two changes made this evening made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 5..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

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

Tony Mazzucco, Town Manager

Approve the request to transfer

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the request to transfer was made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 6.

From the minutes

“motion to approve the request to transfer was made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 6..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

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

For signature of the Board

Sign – For signature of the Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Michel Easa, 34 Upton St, Boston MA

File – Michel Easa, 34 Upton St, Boston MA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, ~ seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved. 2.

From the minutes

“Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, ~ seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved. 2..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Patrick J. Shearns, Xfinity

File – Patrick J. Shearns, Xfinity

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was unanimously approved. 3.

From the minutes

“Motion to file made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was unanimously approved. 3..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)

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

For approval of the Board

Approve – For approval of the Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was unanimously approved.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)

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

Adjourn – For approval of the Board

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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