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April 26, 2022
30 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Jess Jozwik
Approve meeting minutes for April 12, 2022 with corrections
Upon motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for April 12, 2022 with corrections.
From the minutes
“Upon motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for April 12, 2022 with corrections..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Approve a car wash benefitting NHS Boys’ Soccer on both June 11, 2022 and August 20, 2022, from 8:00am until 3:00pm
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a car wash benefitting NHS Boys’ Soccer on both June 11, 2022 and August 20, 2022, from 8:00am until 3:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a car wash benefitting NHS Boys’ Soccer on both June 11, 2022 and August 20, 2022, from 8:00am until 3:00pm..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve a request insert advertising for donations for the Town’s Fourth of July celebration
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request insert advertising for donations for the Town’s Fourth of July celebration.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request insert advertising for donations for the Town’s Fourth of July celebration..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve a request for a one day Wine and Malt Beverages liquor license for an Alumni Reunion event at 150 Kerry Place, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a one day Wine and Malt Beverages liquor license for an Alumni Reunion event at 150 Kerry Place, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a one day Wine and Malt Beverages liquor license for an Alumni Reunion event at 150 Kerry Place, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a request to close the portion of Day Street between Washington Street and Central Street for two hours beginning at noon for their annual 0k Road Race on Sunday, May 15, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to close the portion of Day Street between Washington Street and Central Street for two hours beginning at noon for their annual 0k Road Race on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to close the portion of Day Street between Washington Street and Central Street for two hours beginning at noon for their annual 0k Road Race on Sunday, May 15, 2022..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve a request to hold the Patriotic Rosary event on the Town Common on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm; as well as their request to post signs on the island at the intersection...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to hold the Patriotic Rosary event on the Town Common on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm; as well as their request to post signs on the island at the intersection of Washington and Nahatan Street in advance of the event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to hold the Patriotic Rosary event on the Town Common on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm; as well as their request to post signs on the island at the intersection of Washington and Nahatan Street in advance of the event..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve a request from the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church to hold an event on the Town Common with singing, snacks and soft drinks, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 11:00am until 6:00pm
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church to hold an event on the Town Common with singing, snacks and soft drinks, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 11:00am until 6:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church to hold an event on the Town Common with singing, snacks and soft drinks, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 11:00am until 6:00pm..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Sign both of the mortgage lien discharges for 195 Azalea Drive and 99 Westover Parkway
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign both of the mortgage lien discharges for 195 Azalea Drive and 99 Westover Parkway.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign both of the mortgage lien discharges for 195 Azalea Drive and 99 Westover Parkway..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Irish Brewing Boston, Inc, located at 83 Morse Street, unit 4A-B, hours of operation
On motion of Selectman Donnelley, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Irish Brewing Boston, Inc, located at 83 Morse Street, unit 4A-B, hours of operation 7:00am-11:00pm, managers Carl Sharpley and Paul Ahern.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelley, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Irish Brewing Boston, Inc, located at 83 Morse Street, unit 4A-B, hours of operation 7:00am-11:00pm, managers Carl Sharpley and Paul Ahern..” (second: Lane)
Approve a Common Victuller license for U&S, LLC, dba Giorgio’s Pizza, located at 641 Washington Street, hours of operation
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Common Victuller license for U&S, LLC, dba Giorgio’s Pizza, located at 641 Washington Street, hours of operation 11:00am-11:00pm, managers Vjjwa Poudel and Sujan KC.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Common Victuller license for U&S, LLC, dba Giorgio’s Pizza, located at 641 Washington Street, hours of operation 11:00am-11:00pm, managers Vjjwa Poudel and Sujan KC..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a one year pilot program
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a one year pilot program.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a one year pilot program..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Close the hearing – Jess Jozwik
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to close the hearing, with Selectman Donohue abstaining.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to close the hearing, with Selectman Donohue abstaining..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Deny the request for liquor license, with Selectman Grow in opposition and Selectman Donohue abstaining
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-1 to deny the request for liquor license, with Selectman Grow in opposition and Selectman Donohue abstaining.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, PlaskoNo: GrowAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-1 to deny the request for liquor license, with Selectman Grow in opposition and Selectman Donohue abstaining..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Close the hearing – Jess Jozwik
Upon motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve this application
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue the Board voted to approve this application.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue the Board voted to approve this application..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Send a letter of support, to be penned by Selectman Grow
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter of support, to be penned by Selectman Grow.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter of support, to be penned by Selectman Grow..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Appoint to the position of Sealer of Weights and Measures (1 year)- Matthew Walsh, term to expire 4/30/2023
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the board voted unanimously to appoint to the position of Sealer of Weights and Measures (1 year)- Matthew Walsh, term to expire 4/30/2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the board voted unanimously to appoint to the position of Sealer of Weights and Measures (1 year)- Matthew Walsh, term to expire 4/30/2023..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Reappoint to the Board of Appeal- Zoning-Shannon J. Greenwell, term to expire 4/30/2025
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint to the Board of Appeal- Zoning-Shannon J. Greenwell, term to expire 4/30/2025.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint to the Board of Appeal- Zoning-Shannon J. Greenwell, term to expire 4/30/2025. Selectman Donohue abstained..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Appoint to the Board of Appeal-Zoning- Benjamin Beutel, term to expire 4/30/2025
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint to the Board of Appeal-Zoning- Benjamin Beutel, term to expire 4/30/2025.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint to the Board of Appeal-Zoning- Benjamin Beutel, term to expire 4/30/2025. Selectman Donohue abstained..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Invite Mr. O’Neil before the Board at their next meeting to interview for the associate position
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to invite Mr. O’Neil before the Board at their next meeting to interview for the associate position.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to invite Mr. O’Neil before the Board at their next meeting to interview for the associate position. Selectman Donohue abstained..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Reappoint to the Board of Appeal- Zoning- Associate member- Mary C Anderson, term to expire 4/30/2025
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint to the Board of Appeal- Zoning- Associate member- Mary C Anderson, term to expire 4/30/2025.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint to the Board of Appeal- Zoning- Associate member- Mary C Anderson, term to expire 4/30/2025. Selectman Donohue abstained The Board once again advocated for the public to apply for vacant positions, such as Fence Viewer, and reminded the public about the Talent Bank..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Donohue abstained
Reappoint to the position of Constable- Thomas F. O’Toole, term to expire 4/30/2025
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously to reappoint to the position of Constable- Thomas F. O’Toole, term to expire 4/30/2025.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously to reappoint to the position of Constable- Thomas F. O’Toole, term to expire 4/30/2025..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Reappoint to the Board of Registrars- Juliette A. Bugeau, term to expire 4/30/2025
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously to reappoint to the Board of Registrars- Juliette A. Bugeau, term to expire 4/30/2025.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously to reappoint to the Board of Registrars- Juliette A. Bugeau, term to expire 4/30/2025..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Appoint to the Cultural Council- Sarah Apera, term to expire 4/30/2024
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to appoint to the Cultural Council- Sarah Apera, term to expire 4/30/2024
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to appoint to the Cultural Council- Sarah Apera, term to expire 4/30/2024.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Reaffirm the following appointments to the Economic Development Committee: Alan Slater, term to expire 4/30/2023 Scott Murphy, term to expire 4/30/2023 Stephen Costello, term to expire 4/30/2024...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 (Chairman Plasko abstained) to reaffirm the following appointments to the Economic Development Committee: Alan Slater, term to expire 4/30/2023 Scott Murphy, term to expire 4/30/2023 Stephen Costello, term to expire 4/30/2024 Tom Wynne, term to expire 4/30/2024 William Plasko, term to expire 4/30/2025
Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, Grow, LaneAbstained: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 (Chairman Plasko abstained) to reaffirm the following appointments to the Economic Development Committee: Alan Slater, term to expire 4/30/2023 Scott Murphy, term to expire 4/30/2023 Stephen Costello, term to expire 4/30/2024 Tom Wynne, term to expire 4/30/2024 William Plasko, term to expire 4/30/2025.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Reaffirm the following appointments to the Cable Commission Joan Jacobs, term to expire 4/30/2023 Richard Shay, term to expire 4/30/2024 (Vacancy, term to expire 4/30/2024) Peter Strano, term to...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to reaffirm the following appointments to the Cable Commission Joan Jacobs, term to expire 4/30/2023 Richard Shay, term to expire 4/30/2024 (Vacancy, term to expire 4/30/2024) Peter Strano, term to expire 4/30/2025 Edward Kelliher, term to expire 4/30/2025 Selectman Plasko proposed the idea of restructuring the Airport Commission from a 5 member board to a 3 member board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to reaffirm the following appointments to the Cable Commission Joan Jacobs, term to expire 4/30/2023 Richard Shay, term to expire 4/30/2024 (Vacancy, term to expire 4/30/2024) Peter Strano, term to expire 4/30/2025 Edward Kelliher, term to expire 4/30/2025 Selectman Plasko proposed the idea of restructuring the Airport Commission from a 5 member board to a 3 member board..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Table this for further discussion
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to table this for further discussion.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to table this for further discussion..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Sign the following Cemetery Deeds: Joseph Katchpole, of 73 Fox Run, Centerville, for Lot U-43 Mr. Mazzucco explained the Anti-Scam Advocacy Task force that he is establishing to assist and empower...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow the Board voted unanimously to sign the following Cemetery Deeds: Joseph Katchpole, of 73 Fox Run, Centerville, for Lot U-43 Mr. Mazzucco explained the Anti-Scam Advocacy Task force that he is establishing to assist and empower senior citizens who are targets of phone, internet and mail scams.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow the Board voted unanimously to sign the following Cemetery Deeds: Joseph Katchpole, of 73 Fox Run, Centerville, for Lot U-43 Mr. Mazzucco explained the Anti-Scam Advocacy Task force that he is establishing to assist and empower senior citizens who are targets of phone, internet and mail scams..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
File all of the following memorandum: 1
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted to file all of the following memorandum: 1.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted to file all of the following memorandum: 1..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Verizon
Adjourn – Verizon
Upon motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Upon motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Donnelly, 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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