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

January 10, 2023

24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

File this information

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted-unanimously to file this information.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted-unanimously to file this information..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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Approve meeting minutes for November 29, 2022 and December 13, 2022 as submitted. 3. a 6:35 PM Common Victualler Application: Prieto Empanadas Yr. ; os

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for November 29, 2022 and December 13, 2022 as submitted. 3. a 6:35 PM Common Victualler Application: Prieto Empanadas Yr. ; os .

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for November 29, 2022 and December 13, 2022 as submitted. 3. a 6:35 PM Common Victualler Application: Prieto Empanadas Yr. ; os ..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)

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Approve the CV application for Prieto Empanadas Il, Inc, DBA Prieto Empanadas I, for their establishment at 111 Lenox, Street, Norwood MA

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the CV application for Prieto Empanadas Il, Inc, DBA Prieto Empanadas I, for their establishment at 111 Lenox, Street, Norwood MA.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the CV application for Prieto Empanadas Il, Inc, DBA Prieto Empanadas I, for their establishment at 111 Lenox, Street, Norwood MA..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)

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Approve CV Application for Veggie Crust Norwood Inc, DBA Veggie Crust, for their establishment at 641 Washington Street, Norwood MA

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve CV Application for Veggie Crust Norwood Inc, DBA Veggie Crust, for their establishment at 641 Washington Street, Norwood MA.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve CV Application for Veggie Crust Norwood Inc, DBA Veggie Crust, for their establishment at 641 Washington Street, Norwood MA..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Approve request from the Fifth Grade Parent Committee to hold a recycling event to benefit the end of year activities, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:00am until 2:00pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by, Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from the Fifth Grade Parent Committee to hold a recycling event to benefit the end of year activities, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:00am until 2:00pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by, Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from the Fifth Grade Parent Committee to hold a recycling event to benefit the end of year activities, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:00am until 2:00pm..” (Motion: Donohue)

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

Approve requests from the NHS Girl’s Ice Hockey team to hold a car wash to benefit their team, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm, and from the NHS Field Hockey team to hold a car...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve requests from the NHS Girl’s Ice Hockey team to hold a car wash to benefit their team, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm, and from the NHS Field Hockey team to hold a car wash to benefit their team , on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve requests from the NHS Girl’s Ice Hockey team to hold a car wash to benefit their team, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm, and from the NHS Field Hockey team to hold a car wash to benefit their team , on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

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

Approve request for "Sweep Away Stigma" event hosted by Riverside Community Care on the Town Common on May 11, 2023, from : 3:00pm until 6:00pm to celebrate mental health awareness month, cleaning...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for "Sweep Away Stigma" event hosted by Riverside Community Care on the Town Common on May 11, 2023, from : 3:00pm until 6:00pm to celebrate mental health awareness month, cleaning up around the Norwood Town Common with 200 attendees expected.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for "Sweep Away Stigma" event hosted by Riverside Community Care on the Town Common on May 11, 2023, from : 3:00pm until 6:00pm to celebrate mental health awareness month, cleaning up around the Norwood Town Common with 200 attendees expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Approve request from marypaz for use of the Town Common for an art event on May 20, 2023, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm to with tables/tents, vendors and music, with 250-350 attendees expected

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from marypaz for use of the Town Common for an art event on May 20, 2023, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm to with tables/tents, vendors and music, with 250-350 attendees expected.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from marypaz for use of the Town Common for an art event on May 20, 2023, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm to with tables/tents, vendors and music, with 250-350 attendees expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Approve request for a CV license for St. Armanious, Inc, new owners of Crushed Peppers, for their establishment at 20 Broadway #2

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a CV license for St. Armanious, Inc, new owners of Crushed Peppers, for their establishment at 20 Broadway #2.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a CV license for St. Armanious, Inc, new owners of Crushed Peppers, for their establishment at 20 Broadway #2..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)

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

Approve request for a change of manager for Norwood Hotel Operator, LLC, DBA Hampton Inn to change the Manager of Record on their Liquor License to Brianna Anger. ; The Board was joined by the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a change of manager for Norwood Hotel Operator, LLC, DBA Hampton Inn to change the Manager of Record on their Liquor License to Brianna Anger. ; The Board was joined by the applicant for a fortune telling license.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a change of manager for Norwood Hotel Operator, LLC, DBA Hampton Inn to change the Manager of Record on their Liquor License to Brianna Anger. ; The Board was joined by the applicant for a fortune telling license..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Approve request for a fortune telling license for Jessie Demetro of Norwood Psychic, for their location at 1275 Boston Providence Turnpike, to be open Monday to Friday 10:00am until 9:00pm and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a fortune telling license for Jessie Demetro of Norwood Psychic, for their location at 1275 Boston Providence Turnpike, to be open Monday to Friday 10:00am until 9:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:00am until 7:00pm. eee 7:00 PM Public Hearing: Change of Ownership Interest- Mizuya Cuisine LLC Attorney Christopher Coleman and the applicant joined the board for the application for change of Manager, Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, and Ownership interest for Mizuya Cuisine LLC, located at 663 Washington Street, Norwood.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a fortune telling license for Jessie Demetro of Norwood Psychic, for their location at 1275 Boston Providence Turnpike, to be open Monday to Friday 10:00am until 9:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:00am until 7:00pm. eee 7:00 PM Public Hearing: Change of Ownership Interest- Mizuya Cuisine LLC Attorney Christopher Coleman and the applicant joined the board for the application for change of Manager, Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, and Ownership interest for Mizuya Cuisine LLC, located at 663 Washington Street, Norwood..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

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Approve this change of manager and ownership interest

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve this change of manager and ownership interest.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve this change of manager and ownership interest..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

Accept, under chapter 44, section 53A, check in the amount of $28,65 6.00 for the annual tonnage royalty payment to the Town from Lorusso Materials Corporation, 3 Belcher Street, Plainville, MA 02762

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to accept, under chapter 44, section 53A, check in the amount of $28,65 6.00 for the annual tonnage royalty payment to the Town from Lorusso Materials Corporation, 3 Belcher Street, Plainville, MA 02762 :

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to accept, under chapter 44, section 53A, check in the amount of $28,65 6.00 for the annual tonnage royalty payment to the Town from Lorusso Materials Corporation, 3 Belcher Street, Plainville, MA 02762 :.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)

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

Sign the following cemetery deeds: oe oo TUS : Jasmine Nketiah, of 9101 Walker Street Cypress CA, for Lot SGW-18 Barbara E Farnsworth, of 35 Windfield Street, for Lot C3-224 Susan W McQuaid, of 82...

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: oe oo TUS : Jasmine Nketiah, of 9101 Walker Street Cypress CA, for Lot SGW-18 Barbara E Farnsworth, of 35 Windfield Street, for Lot C3-224 Susan W McQuaid, of 82 Bond Street, for Lot C3-214 Antoinette M Creighton, of 165 Lenox St apt 113, for Lot C3-229 Maria Z Quintas, of 16 Heaton Ave, for Lot C3-223 Christopher Rull, of 41 Pine St, for Lot C3-213

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to sign the following cemetery deeds: oe oo TUS : Jasmine Nketiah, of 9101 Walker Street Cypress CA, for Lot SGW-18 Barbara E Farnsworth, of 35 Windfield Street, for Lot C3-224 Susan W McQuaid, of 82 Bond Street, for Lot C3-214 Antoinette M Creighton, of 165 Lenox St apt 113, for Lot C3-229 Maria Z Quintas, of 16 Heaton Ave, for Lot C3-223 Christopher Rull, of 41 Pine St, for Lot C3-213.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Appoint Rachel Churchill to the Zoning Board of Appeals, in the place of the resigning Ben Beutel

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Rachel Churchill to the Zoning Board of Appeals, in the place of the resigning Ben Beutel.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Rachel Churchill to the Zoning Board of Appeals, in the place of the resigning Ben Beutel..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

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Appoint Erik Bodenhofer to the Economic Development Committee, in the place of the resigning Thomas Wynne. = The Board discussed the MBTA 3A zoning

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Erik Bodenhofer to the Economic Development Committee, in the place of the resigning Thomas Wynne. = The Board discussed the MBTA 3A zoning.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Erik Bodenhofer to the Economic Development Committee, in the place of the resigning Thomas Wynne. = The Board discussed the MBTA 3A zoning..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Allow the : submission of the 3A action plan as prepared, with Selectman Donohue opposing

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-1 to allow the : submission of the 3A action plan as prepared, with Selectman Donohue opposing.

Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-1 to allow the : submission of the 3A action plan as prepared, with Selectman Donohue opposing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

Invite Representative Rogers to an upcoming S meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to invite Representative Rogers to an upcoming S meeting.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to invite Representative Rogers to an upcoming S meeting..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)

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Approve appointment of Thomas O’Rourke _ of Norwood to serve as it’s official designee on the Boston Regional Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve appointment of Thomas O’Rourke _ of Norwood to serve as it’s official designee on the Boston Regional Metropolitan Planning Organization.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve appointment of Thomas O’Rourke _ of Norwood to serve as it’s official designee on the Boston Regional Metropolitan Planning Organization..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

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

Approve and sign Orders of Taking for 1271 and 1297 Washington Street

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign Orders of Taking for 1271 and 1297 Washington Street.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign Orders of Taking for 1271 and 1297 Washington Street..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)

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

File the following memoranda: oe 1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Norwood Building Department Monthly Report

Have the Planning Board in for a joint meeting at one of their February meetings to discuss the Master Plan

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to have the Planning Board in for a joint meeting at one of their February meetings to discuss the Master Plan.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to have the Planning Board in for a joint meeting at one of their February meetings to discuss the Master Plan..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

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

Adjourn – Norwood Building Department Monthly Report

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

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