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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 14, 2022

23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Administrative Assistant Christine Woodward

Approve meeting minutes for February 15, 2022, March 29 2022, May 24, 2022 as submitted

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for February 15, 2022, March 29 2022, May 24, 2022 as submitted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for February 15, 2022, March 29 2022, May 24, 2022 as submitted..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)

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

Approve the requests for the Fourth of July festivities as follows: a) Submitted request to close Walpole Street from Winter Street, then along Washington Street to the Common, beginning at...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the requests for the Fourth of July festivities as follows: a) Submitted request to close Walpole Street from Winter Street, then along Washington Street to the Common, beginning at 12:30pm until the Doll Carriage Parade concludes on Monday, July 4, 2022 b) Submitted request to close the same route for the 5k Road Race and the 4th of July Parade, beginning at 4:30pm on Monday, July 4, 2022. c) Submitted request to hang a banner over Washington Street from June 20, 2022, until July 5, 2022 advertising the Fourth of July festivities.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the requests for the Fourth of July festivities as follows: a) Submitted request to close Walpole Street from Winter Street, then along Washington Street to the Common, beginning at 12:30pm until the Doll Carriage Parade concludes on Monday, July 4, 2022 b) Submitted request to close the same route for the 5k Road Race and the 4th of July Parade, beginning at 4:30pm on Monday, July 4, 2022. c) Submitted request to hang a banner over Washington Street from June 20, 2022, until July 5, 2022 advertising the Fourth of July festivities..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)

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

Approve the light box project

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the light box project.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the light box project..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)

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Approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street from Monday, September 12, to September 26, 2022 advertising Household Hazardous Waste/Recycling Day on September 24, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street from Monday, September 12, to September 26, 2022 advertising Household Hazardous Waste/Recycling Day on September 24, 2022.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to hang a banner over Washington Street from Monday, September 12, to September 26, 2022 advertising Household Hazardous Waste/Recycling Day on September 24, 2022..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the AP Capstone Group’s Europe trip on September 17, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the AP Capstone Group’s Europe trip on September 17, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the AP Capstone Group’s Europe trip on September 17, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)

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

Approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the NHS Girl’s Lacrosse on July 30, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the NHS Girl’s Lacrosse on July 30, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the NHS Girl’s Lacrosse on July 30, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the Youth Revival Conference nonprofit on July 23, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the Youth Revival Conference nonprofit on July 23, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the Youth Revival Conference nonprofit on July 23, 2022 from 8:00am until 3:00pm..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

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

Approve request for use of the Morse House by Pastor Veronica Truell on Sundays June 19, 2022 and July 3, 2022 from 10:30am until 12:30pm for a Sunday Church Service

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of the Morse House by Pastor Veronica Truell on Sundays June 19, 2022 and July 3, 2022 from 10:30am until 12:30pm for a Sunday Church Service.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of the Morse House by Pastor Veronica Truell on Sundays June 19, 2022 and July 3, 2022 from 10:30am until 12:30pm for a Sunday Church Service..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

Approve request to use the Disabled American Veterans Park for Heritage Baptist Church picnic on Sunday, July 3, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, with an estimated 50-125 people attending

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to use the Disabled American Veterans Park for Heritage Baptist Church picnic on Sunday, July 3, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, with an estimated 50-125 people attending.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to use the Disabled American Veterans Park for Heritage Baptist Church picnic on Sunday, July 3, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, with an estimated 50-125 people attending..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)

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

Approve request to use the Town Common on Thursday, July 14, 2022 for an "off date" Concert on the Common for Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion from 6:00pm until 10:00pm

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to use the Town Common on Thursday, July 14, 2022 for an "off date" Concert on the Common for Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion from 6:00pm until 10:00pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to use the Town Common on Thursday, July 14, 2022 for an "off date" Concert on the Common for Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion from 6:00pm until 10:00pm..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)

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

Approve the following requests for the Boston Pops Concert: a) Submitting request to use the Town Common on Sunday, June 26, 2022 for a Boston Pops concert, from 8:00am until 9:00pm b) Submitting...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to approve the following requests for the Boston Pops Concert: a) Submitting request to use the Town Common on Sunday, June 26, 2022 for a Boston Pops concert, from 8:00am until 9:00pm b) Submitting request to close portions of the following streets: Central Street (beginning 8:00am on Friday June 24, 2022, through Monday June 27, 2022), Central, Nahatan, and Cottage Streets (from 8:00am until 9:00pm on Sunday June 26, 2022) and Washington, Cottage and Nahatan Streets (beginning noon until 8:00pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022) for the Boston Pops Concert.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to approve the following requests for the Boston Pops Concert: a) Submitting request to use the Town Common on Sunday, June 26, 2022 for a Boston Pops concert, from 8:00am until 9:00pm b) Submitting request to close portions of the following streets: Central Street (beginning 8:00am on Friday June 24, 2022, through Monday June 27, 2022), Central, Nahatan, and Cottage Streets (from 8:00am until 9:00pm on Sunday June 26, 2022) and Washington, Cottage and Nahatan Streets (beginning noon until 8:00pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022) for the Boston Pops Concert..” (Motion: Lane)

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

Forward the proposal to the Capital Outlay Committee, with the Chair opposed

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 to forward the proposal to the Capital Outlay Committee, with the Chair opposed.

Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 to forward the proposal to the Capital Outlay Committee, with the Chair opposed..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)

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

Grant permission to install a 10 foot tall fence along the back of the old track behind the Coakley Middle School

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to grant permission to install a 10 foot tall fence along the back of the old track behind the Coakley Middle School.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to grant permission to install a 10 foot tall fence along the back of the old track behind the Coakley Middle School..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Sign Easement Document regarding a temporary easement affecting 28 Westover Parkway, voted on at the Special Town Meeting on May 9, 2022 (article 8)

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign Easement Document regarding a temporary easement affecting 28 Westover Parkway, voted on at the Special Town Meeting on May 9, 2022 (article 8).

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign Easement Document regarding a temporary easement affecting 28 Westover Parkway, voted on at the Special Town Meeting on May 9, 2022 (article 8)..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Review and approve results of the bond anticipation notes sale for the Coakley School planning and design

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to review and approve results of the bond anticipation notes sale for the Coakley School planning and design.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to review and approve results of the bond anticipation notes sale for the Coakley School planning and design..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Approve the temporary alteration of premises for service of alcohol for the following establishments on June 26, 2022: Lewis, 92 Central Street Limey’s Pub, 659 Washington Street Mizuya Japanese...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the temporary alteration of premises for service of alcohol for the following establishments on June 26, 2022: Lewis, 92 Central Street Limey’s Pub, 659 Washington Street Mizuya Japanese Restaurant, 663 Washington Street Norwood Spice, 655 Washington Street

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the temporary alteration of premises for service of alcohol for the following establishments on June 26, 2022: Lewis, 92 Central Street Limey’s Pub, 659 Washington Street Mizuya Japanese Restaurant, 663 Washington Street Norwood Spice, 655 Washington Street.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

Sign the following Cemetery Deeds: Cynthia M Postler, of 20 Saunders Road, for Lot SGB-89 Thomas Bernard Corcoran, of 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way, Boston MA, for Lot SGA-1A Jeanne E Trenouth...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to sign the following Cemetery Deeds: Cynthia M Postler, of 20 Saunders Road, for Lot SGB-89 Thomas Bernard Corcoran, of 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way, Boston MA, for Lot SGA-1A Jeanne E Trenouth of 106 Otis St, Mansfield, MA, for Lot C3-195

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to sign the following Cemetery Deeds: Cynthia M Postler, of 20 Saunders Road, for Lot SGB-89 Thomas Bernard Corcoran, of 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way, Boston MA, for Lot SGA-1A Jeanne E Trenouth of 106 Otis St, Mansfield, MA, for Lot C3-195.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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Approve the two Department of Public Works request for two Municipal Relief Transfers: $20,000.00 from Water Distribution Salaries to Cemetery Salaries $90,000.00 from Public Works Salaries to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the two Department of Public Works request for two Municipal Relief Transfers: $20,000.00 from Water Distribution Salaries to Cemetery Salaries $90,000.00 from Public Works Salaries to Public Works Operating Expenses

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the two Department of Public Works request for two Municipal Relief Transfers: $20,000.00 from Water Distribution Salaries to Cemetery Salaries $90,000.00 from Public Works Salaries to Public Works Operating Expenses.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)

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

Grant a Class I Auto Dealer License to DCD NUCAR VW NOM, LLC dba NUCAR VOLKSWAGEN OF NORWOOD, located at 128 Carnegie Row, Ste 200

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to grant a Class I Auto Dealer License to DCD NUCAR VW NOM, LLC dba NUCAR VOLKSWAGEN OF NORWOOD, located at 128 Carnegie Row, Ste 200.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to grant a Class I Auto Dealer License to DCD NUCAR VW NOM, LLC dba NUCAR VOLKSWAGEN OF NORWOOD, located at 128 Carnegie Row, Ste 200..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

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File the following memoranda: 1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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Invite Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey could come before the Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to invite Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey could come before the Board.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to invite Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey could come before the Board..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Have a Show Cause hearing for non-use of their AAB liquor license

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to have a Show Cause hearing for non-use of their AAB liquor license.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to have a Show Cause hearing for non-use of their AAB liquor license..” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)

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

Adjourn – months.

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.

From the minutes

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

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

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