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23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow
Absent: None
Approve meeting minutes for February 15, 2022, March 29 2022, May 24, 2022 as submitted
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.
“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)
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...
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.
“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)
Approve the light box project
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the light box project.
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the light box project..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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...
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.
“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)
Forward the proposal to the Capital Outlay Committee, with the Chair opposed
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
“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)
Grant permission to install a 10 foot tall fence along the back of the old track behind the Coakley Middle School
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.
“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)
Sign Easement Document regarding a temporary easement affecting 28 Westover Parkway, voted on at the Special Town Meeting on May 9, 2022 (article 8)
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).
“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)
Review and approve results of the bond anticipation notes sale for the Coakley School planning and design
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.
“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)
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...
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
“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)
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...
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
“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)
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...
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
“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)
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
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.
“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)
File the following memoranda: 1
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1.
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Invite Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey could come before the Board
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.
“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)
Have a Show Cause hearing for non-use of their AAB liquor license
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.
“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)
Adjourn – months.
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
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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