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February 3, 2020
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Patron Westwood LLC Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License- Public Hearing
Grant approval of a new Section 12 All Alcohol and Common Victualler License for Patron Westwood LLC d/b/a Casa Loca restaurant and approve Frank Santo Jr. as the Manager of Record pending the...
M. Walsh moved to grant approval of a new Section 12 All Alcohol and Common Victualler License for Patron Westwood LLC d/b/a Casa Loca restaurant and approve Frank Santo Jr. as the Manager of Record pending the following: 1. Final signoffs by Building, Fire and Health Departments 2. Management supplying the Licensing agent with Safe Alcohol Service Certification cards (such as TIPS) for all staff that will sell, serve or handle alcohol 3. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABBC) approval
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to grant approval of a new Section 12 All Alcohol and Common Victualler License for Patron Westwood LLC d/b/a Casa Loca restaurant and approve Frank Santo Jr. as the Manager of Record pending the following: 1. Final signoffs by Building, Fire and Health Departments 2. Management supplying the Licensing agent with Safe Alcohol Service Certification cards (such as TIPS) for all staff that will sell, serve or handle alcohol 3. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABBC) approval J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. N. Loughnane stated the town has 15 All Alcohol Licenses. Currently there are four town- wide active; five University Avenue (including Patron) active and six remaining open. Of the six remaining, four are town-wide and two for University Station. There are two wine and malt beverage available for University Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Approve an Inn Holders All Alcohol Common Victualler License to Schulte Catering of Westwood, LLC for use at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood and approve Susan Langford as the Manager of Record...
M. Walsh moved to approve an Inn Holders All Alcohol Common Victualler License to Schulte Catering of Westwood, LLC for use at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood and approve Susan Langford as the Manager of Record pending submittal of proof of Massachusetts residency in the form of a MA driver's license or equivalent to the licensing agent by February 28, 2020 or any date at the Board's deems appropriate and final Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) approval.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve an Inn Holders All Alcohol Common Victualler License to Schulte Catering of Westwood, LLC for use at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood and approve Susan Langford as the Manager of Record pending submittal of proof of Massachusetts residency in the form of a MA driver's license or equivalent to the licensing agent by February 28, 2020 or any date at the Board's deems appropriate and final Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) approval. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
and/or remove articles
Accept Overnight Parking Restrictions Change of Hours language revisions as suggested, including changing the word "illegal" to "unlawful". It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any...
M. Walsh moved to accept Overnight Parking Restrictions Change of Hours language revisions as suggested, including changing the word "illegal" to "unlawful". It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, to park said vehicle on any public street or place where the traveling public has a right of access between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. of any day, through and including the period of November 15th to April 1st, pending inclement weather conditions that require snow and/or ice treatment.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to accept Overnight Parking Restrictions Change of Hours language revisions as suggested, including changing the word "illegal" to "unlawful". It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, to park said vehicle on any public street or place where the traveling public has a right of access between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. of any day, through and including the period of November 15th to April 1st, pending inclement weather conditions that require snow and/or ice treatment. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Zoning Amendment Relative to Morrison Park and Field
Take one of the preserved articles, (Misc.-1 Miscellaneous Article) to pursue an Article 97 for the Morrison Park and Field, with advice of Counsel as to how big the parcel would ultimately be put...
M. Walsh moved to take one of the preserved articles, (Misc.-1 Miscellaneous Article) to pursue an Article 97 for the Morrison Park and Field, with advice of Counsel as to how big the parcel would ultimately be put forth.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to take one of the preserved articles, (Misc.-1 Miscellaneous Article) to pursue an Article 97 for the Morrison Park and Field, with advice of Counsel as to how big the parcel would ultimately be put forth. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. N. Loughane said the antenna on Morrison Field would need to be reviewed as part of the process. This could be done as part of the survey of the property, in order to determine the Article 97 restriction over the majority of the Morrison Park and Field and delineation of the parcel. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Zoning Text and Map Amendments Relative to Medical Uses
Planning Board Article-5, Zoning Text and Official Map Amendments to Medical Uses withdrawn by the Planning Board, be sponsored by the Select Board with draft text modified as follows: Zoning...
M. Walsh moved that Planning Board Article-5, Zoning Text and Official Map Amendments to Medical Uses withdrawn by the Planning Board, be sponsored by the Select Board with draft text modified as follows: Zoning Amendment Related to Medical Uses To see if the Town will vote to approve certain amendments to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw related to various medical uses by amending Section 4.1.2 [Table of Principal Uses], or take any other action in relation thereto: New language shown in underlined red font, language to be removed shown in strikethrough 1) Amend Section 4.1.5 [Table of Principal Uses - Commercial Uses] by changing the title of Section 4.1.5.22 from "Office of a doctor or dentist not a resident on premises" to "Office of Health Care Professional", and by adding new Section 4.1.5.23 "Medical Center or Clinic", and renumber subsequent sections as appropriate: 4.1.5 COMMERCIAL USES PRINCIPAL USE DISTRICTS SRA SRB SRC SRD SRE GR SR LB A LBB HB I IO ARO 4.1.5.22 Office of doctor or dentist not a resident on premises Health Care Professional N N N N N BA N Y Y Y Y Y Y 4.1.5.23 Medical Center or Clinic N N N N N N N N N N N8 N N 2) Amend Section 4.2 [Notes for Table of Principal Uses] by adding a new Note 8 to read as follows, and renumber subsequent notes as appropriate: 8 Except in accordance with all applicable provisions of Section 9.7 [University Avenue Mixed Use District (UAMUD)]. 3) Amend Section 9.5.8.1.9 [Use Permitted by FMUOD Special Permit in any FMUOD] to repl
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that Planning Board Article-5, Zoning Text and Official Map Amendments to Medical Uses withdrawn by the Planning Board, be sponsored by the Select Board with draft text modified as follows: Zoning Amendment Related to Medical Uses To see if the Town will vote to approve certain amendments to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw related to various medical uses by amending Section 4.1.2 [Table of Principal Uses], or take any other action in relation thereto: New language shown in underlined red font, language to be removed shown in strikethrough 1) Amend Section 4.1.5 [Table of Principal Uses - Commercial Uses] by changing the title of Section 4.1.5.22 from "Office of a doctor or dentist not a resident on premises" to "Office of Health Care Professional", and by adding new Section 4.1.5.23 "Medical Center or Clinic", and renumber subsequent sections as appropriate: 4.1.5 COMMERCIAL USES PRINCIPAL USE DISTRICTS SRA SRB SRC SRD SRE GR SR LB A LBB HB I IO ARO 4.1.5.22 Office of doctor or dentist not a resident on premises Health Care Professional N N N N N BA N Y Y Y Y Y Y 4.1.5.23 Medical Center or Clinic N N N N N N N N N N N8 N N 2) Amend Section 4.2 [Notes for Table of Principal Uses] by adding a new Note 8 to read as follows, and renumber subsequent notes as appropriate: 8 Except in accordance with all applicable provisions of Section 9.7 [University Avenue Mixed Use District (UAMUD)]. 3) Amend Section 9.5.8.1.9 [Use Permitted by FMUOD Special Permit in any FMUOD] to replace "Office of doctor or dentist" with "Office of Health Care Professional" as follows: 9.5.8.1.9 Office of doctor or dentist Office of Health Care Professional; 4) Amend Section 6.1.2 [Table of Parking Requirements] to replace Section 6.1.5.3 "Office of doctor or dentist" with "Office of Health Care Professional" as follows: 6.1.5.3 Office of doctor or dentist Office of Health Care Professional One (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof devoted .” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
2020 Little League Parade
Approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, May 2, 2020 beginning at 9:00am and ending at 11:00am, contingent upon any final requirements from Public Safety and Health Department are met
M. Walsh moved to approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, May 2, 2020 beginning at 9:00am and ending at 11:00am, contingent upon any final requirements from Public Safety and Health Department are met.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, May 2, 2020 beginning at 9:00am and ending at 11:00am, contingent upon any final requirements from Public Safety and Health Department are met. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint Pamela Cummings, Ernest Greppin and Dolores Marmol as Election Officers for a term to end on June 30, 2020
M. Walsh moved to appoint Pamela Cummings, Ernest Greppin and Dolores Marmol as Election Officers for a term to end on June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to appoint Pamela Cummings, Ernest Greppin and Dolores Marmol as Election Officers for a term to end on June 30, 2020. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Regular Meeting Minutes- January 21, 2020
Approve the regular meeting minutes from January 21, 2020 as written
M. Walsh moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from January 21, 2020 as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from January 21, 2020 as written. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
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