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February 24, 2020
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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High Line Auto Group License Application- Public Hearing
For the Select Board to cancel the February 24, 2020 Public Hearing for Highline, Group Inc. Class II Auto Dealer License and re-schedule the Public Hearing for a future date, which is tentatively...
M. Walsh moved to for the Select Board to cancel the February 24, 2020 Public Hearing for Highline, Group Inc. Class II Auto Dealer License and re-schedule the Public Hearing for a future date, which is tentatively scheduled for March 16, 2020.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to for the Select Board to cancel the February 24, 2020 Public Hearing for Highline, Group Inc. Class II Auto Dealer License and re-schedule the Public Hearing for a future date, which is tentatively scheduled for March 16, 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)
Change of Manager for Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Grant approval of the change of Manager of Record application to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza to reflect Michael Dansak as the new Manager of Record, pending Alcohol Beverage Control Commission...
M. Walsh moved to grant approval of the change of Manager of Record application to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza to reflect Michael Dansak as the new Manager of Record, pending Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) approval.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to grant approval of the change of Manager of Record application to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza to reflect Michael Dansak as the new Manager of Record, pending 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)
Homes@45 Local Action Unit Application
Approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select Board Chair or Sitting Chair to sign the Signature of Support for the Local Action Units Application, and permit the Green Company...
M. Walsh moved to approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select Board Chair or Sitting Chair to sign the Signature of Support for the Local Action Units Application, and permit the Green Company and MCO Housing Services to submit the application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for its final approval.
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select Board Chair or Sitting Chair to sign the Signature of Support for the Local Action Units Application, and permit the Green Company and MCO Housing Services to submit the application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for its final approval. J. Hickey Seconded. N. Hyde Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. At 7:45 p.m., N. Hyde returned to the meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Select Board-6 and Select Board-7: Review of Obed Baker Proposal
Withdraw Select Board-6, Zoning Amendment Article related to the present disposition of the Obed Baker House property shown as Lots 42 and 43 on Assessor's Map 21, and Select Board-7, Article...
M. Walsh moved to withdraw Select Board-6, Zoning Amendment Article related to the present disposition of the Obed Baker House property shown as Lots 42 and 43 on Assessor's Map 21, and Select Board-7, Article related to Town-owned Property on High Street in the vicinity of the Obed Baker House, from the Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Planning Board of its decision to withdraw the articles prior to the Planning Board's Public Hearing on February 25, 2020.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to withdraw Select Board-6, Zoning Amendment Article related to the present disposition of the Obed Baker House property shown as Lots 42 and 43 on Assessor's Map 21, and Select Board-7, Article related to Town-owned Property on High Street in the vicinity of the Obed Baker House, from the Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Planning Board of its decision to withdraw the articles prior to the Planning Board's Public Hearing on February 25, 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)
Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Accept the article language as written
M. Walsh moved accept the article language as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved accept the article language 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)
M. Walsh moved accept the article language as written.
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved accept the article language as written. J. Hickey Seconded. N. Hyde Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
School Building Committee- Study Enrollment Certification
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute on behalf of the Select Board the Study Enrollment Certification, for submission to Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Such Certificate...
M. Walsh moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute on behalf of the Select Board the Study Enrollment Certification, for submission to Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Such Certificate shall only be executed with the approval of the Town Administrator, Superintendent of Schools and School Committee Representative.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute on behalf of the Select Board the Study Enrollment Certification, for submission to Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Such Certificate shall only be executed with the approval of the Town Administrator, Superintendent of Schools and School Committee Representative. 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $18,715.52 from Comcast, as well as $48,559.39 and $16,260.61 from Verizon totaling $83,535.52 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media...
M. Walsh moved to approve the transfer of $18,715.52 from Comcast, as well as $48,559.39 and $16,260.61 from Verizon totaling $83,535.52 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the transfer of $18,715.52 from Comcast, as well as $48,559.39 and $16,260.61 from Verizon totaling $83,535.52 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. 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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