May 2, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Mayhew with all members in attendance.
Public Hearing – application of Bison Burger, Inc., Paul Winshman, Mgr. for a Restaurant All Alcohol License and Common Victualler License, 191 Mechanic St., Unit #9
Mr. Mayhew read the public hearing notice.
Mr. Winshman stated he is planning on opening a restaurant which will serve American comfort food at affordable prices.
Mr. Winshman stated his hours of operation will be Monday – Saturday 11AM – 1 AM and Sunday Noon – 1 AM.
Mrs. Davies asked Mr. Winshman if his employees will be TIPS certified and he answered in the affirmative.
Mr. Mayhew asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor or opposition to this application. No one responded.
On a Goodnow/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Goodnow/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Bison Burger, Inc., Paul Winshman, Mgr. for a Restaurant All Alcohol and Common Victualler License, 191 Mechanic St., Unit #9, with hours as stated.
Public Hearing – application of National Grid Co., & Verizon New England, Inc. to install a new Pole #8-84 on Railroad St., 50 ft. southerly from existing Pole #8.
Mr. Mayhew read the public hearing notice.
National Grid’s representative stated pole #8-84 will be installed to reinforce existing pole #8, which is leaning.
Mr. Burr asked if the wires crossing the street will be at least 15’ high, allowing trucks to pass and was advised they would be.
On a Goodnow/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of National Grid Co. & Verizon New England, Inc. to install pole #8-84 on Railroad St., 50 ft. southerly from existing pole #8 with work to be performed under the direction of the DPW.
Minutes of May 2, 2011
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Girl Scout Troop 120/Gold Award
Victoria Cote, Amanda Dwelly and Emily Bradley stated they are working on two journey projects for their Gold Award. Their first project is “Make Someone’s Day Challenge” with the objective being to promote kindness in Bellingham. The date for this challenge is June 14, 2011 and they plan to advertise it on the sign at the Mobil Station; create a Face Book page promoting the event to friends, advertise in the Bellingham Bulletin and post flyers around town and in businesses. On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to declare June 14, 2011 as “Make Someone’s Day Challenge”. The Board thanked them for attending the meeting & wished them well on promoting their project.
On a Davies/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a Common Victualler License for the Girl’s Softball Association, April – Oct. at the High Street Field, fees waived.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine License for a Wine Tasting Fundraiser to benefit BHS Class of 2014 at the Library Community Room, May 13th, 7:00 PM, fees waived.
Mr. Connor opposed feeling it was not a good idea to promote a wine tasting fundraiser to benefit a school activity. All other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board voted to accept the minutes of April 25th as submitted. Mr. Goodnow abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Connor/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal water in the amount of $15,494.08; municipal sewer in the amount of $4832.80; residential water in the amount of $1224.35; residential sewer in the amount of $160.16 and trash in the amount of $1640.70.
On a Mayhew/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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