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December 6, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
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Hearing Officer Recommendation - Dog Hearing, October 7, 2021
Adopt the recommendation and decision of the Public Dog Hearing that was held on October 7, 2021, and to incorporate a copy of the decision in the December 6, 2021, minutes
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board adopt the recommendation and decision of the Public Dog Hearing that was held on October 7, 2021, and to incorporate a copy of the decision in the December 6, 2021, minutes.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board adopt the recommendation and decision of the Public Dog Hearing that was held on October 7, 2021, and to incorporate a copy of the decision in the December 6, 2021, minutes. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Public Hearing - Tax Classification Fiscal Year 2022 (continued from November 15, 2021)
Act upon a recommendation from the Board of Assessors and approve a classification factor of 1.70 for Fiscal Year 2022; and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to electronically sign, on...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board act upon a recommendation from the Board of Assessors and approve a classification factor of 1.70 for Fiscal Year 2022; and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to electronically sign, on behalf of the Select Board, the notice to be filed with the Department of Revenue.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board act upon a recommendation from the Board of Assessors and approve a classification factor of 1.70 for Fiscal Year 2022; and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to electronically sign, on behalf of the Select Board, the notice to be filed with the Department of Revenue. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Roche Brothers Supermarket- Change of Manager Application
Approve Thomas Moynihan as the Manager on Record at Roche Brothers Supermarket, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the...
J. Hickey moved that the Board approve Thomas Moynihan as the Manager on Record at Roche Brothers Supermarket, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Board approve Thomas Moynihan as the Manager on Record at Roche Brothers Supermarket, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Norfolk Golf Club - Change of Officers Application
Approve the Change of Officers for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2022 License year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officers for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2022 License year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officers for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2022 License year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Norfolk Golf Club, May 2022 Mother's Day Brunch, Extension of Hours
Grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2022, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2022, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2022, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Company, and Unattended Donation Containers for the 2022 calendar year
Approve the renewal of the aforementioned licenses for the 2022 calendar year, pending the appropriate public safety inspections and Alcohol Beverage Control Commission approval; and for...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the renewal of the aforementioned licenses for the 2022 calendar year, pending the appropriate public safety inspections and Alcohol Beverage Control Commission approval; and for electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form and to the 2022 licenses. Further, for the license list to be included in the minutes of the December 6, 2021, meeting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the renewal of the aforementioned licenses for the 2022 calendar year, pending the appropriate public safety inspections and Alcohol Beverage Control Commission approval; and for electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form and to the 2022 licenses. Further, for the license list to be included in the minutes of the December 6, 2021, meeting. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Public Hearing - Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Ascertainment Hearing
Continue the December 6, 2021, Public Hearing, regarding Westwood Media Center to the next scheduled meeting on December 20, 2021, for the Verizon New England Inc. Ascertainment Hearing
J. Hickey moved that the Board continue the December 6, 2021, Public Hearing, regarding Westwood Media Center to the next scheduled meeting on December 20, 2021, for the Verizon New England Inc. Ascertainment Hearing.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Board continue the December 6, 2021, Public Hearing, regarding Westwood Media Center to the next scheduled meeting on December 20, 2021, for the Verizon New England Inc. Ascertainment Hearing. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. The following exhibits are to be entered into the hearing record: Exhibit I: December 6, 2021, Public Hearing Notice Exhibit II: December 6, 2021, Legal Notice - Hometown Weekly Exhibit III: Letters of Testimony - Verizon Ascertainment Public Hearing Exhibit IV: Westwood Media Center, Executive Director, Presentation - December 6, 2021 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
3rd Quarter Capital - Release of Funds
Approve the release of the 3rd Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $788,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 3rd Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $788,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 3rd Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $788,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Open 2022 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Town Meeting Warrant for 2022 Annual Town Meeting, and indicate its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2022
J. Hickey moved that the Board vote to open the Town Meeting Warrant for 2022 Annual Town Meeting, and indicate its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2022.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Board vote to open the Town Meeting Warrant for 2022 Annual Town Meeting, and indicate its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2022. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $46,371.39 from Comcast, as well as $43,538.91 from Verizon totaling $89,810.30 to Westwood Media Center, per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $46,371.39 from Comcast, as well as $43,538.91 from Verizon totaling $89,810.30 to Westwood Media Center, per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $46,371.39 from Comcast, as well as $43,538.91 from Verizon totaling $89,810.30 to Westwood Media Center, per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye, R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
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