November 7, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance.
Town Clerk – update
Mrs. Odabashian updated the Board on upcoming elections and the consolidation of polling locations to the one location – Bellingham High School.
Also, Mrs. Odabashian requested that residents who have not returned their census forms, to please do so. Residents whose forms are not returned will be deemed inactive on the voting list.
Public Hearing – application of Richard Hopkins, Sr. d/b/a R J’s Place for a Common Victualler License, 15 North Main St.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Richard & Jean Hopkins stated they would like the license to operate a restaurant serving burgers, seafood and salads. Their hours of operation will be Sunday – Thursday, 7 AM – 11 PM; Friday & Saturday, 7 AM – midnight.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor or opposition to the application. No one responded.
On a Davies/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler License for Richard Hopkins, Sr. d/b/a R J’s Place with hours as stated.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the October 17th minutes as submitted.
On a Soter/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal water in the amount of $15,910.76; residential water in the amount of $1424.33; municipal sewer in the amount of $2827.50 and residential sewer in the amount of $41.34.
On a Goodnow/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the V.F.W.’s request for their Poppy Drive on November 12th, 8 AM – 2 PM at Crooks Corner and the Town Center. A certificate of insurance has been provided.
Minutes of November 7, 2011
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On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to award Contract 2011-7, Cross Street Well Improvements to the low bidder Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. in the amount of $332,088.75 (as recommended by Mr. DiMartino).
Cliff Matthews – RE: approval of Conservation Restriction
Mr. Matthews stated he is present this evening to request the Selectmen sign a Conservation Restriction which will protect 22.6+/- acres of land that abuts Crystal Springs and will preclude it from further development. The restriction is intended to retain said parcel predominantly in its natural, scenic and open condition in order to protect the natural watershed resources of the Town of Bellingham.
Mr. Soter asked if the Town will lose tax revenue by accepting this restriction. After discussion on this matter, the following vote was taken:
On a Connor/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve and accept the Conservation Restriction on the 22.6+/- acre parcel of land located off Mechanic St. in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, being shown as “Proposed Open Space (22.6+/- Acres)” on a plan entitled “Overall Development Plan for Crystal Springs – Phase III (attached to these minutes), subject to receiving tax information from the Assessors’ Office.
Taft Estates – 40B Project
Mr. Jones and his consultant, Paul Cussons requested that paragraph 1 of Attorney Talerman’s correspondence be changed allowing Mr. Jones to submit the Comprehensive Permit application to the Zoning Board of Appeals before the loam and fill is removed. Mr. Jones stated he will be using this material and will stockpile it in low long piles rather than a few tall piles. All other materials will be removed before going to the ZBA. Also, the project numbers will be changed to 5 affordable units and 15 moderately priced market rate units. Mr. Jones noted that 3 affordable units will be constructed in the first phase and 2 in the second phase.
On a Davies/Featherston motion, the Board voted to authorize Chairman Connor to sign the correspondence to Mr. Tim Jones & Barbara Princiotta, correspondence to the Dept. of Housing and Community Development and the DHCD Application.
Mr. Soter abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Goodnow/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler License Renewals as listed.
On a Davies/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Class I License Renewals as listed.
On a Davies/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Class II License Renewals, holding Lake Street Auto.
After discussion, Mrs. Davies stated she was mistaken on Lake Street Auto’s location.
On a Davies/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the license renewal for Lake Street Auto.
Minutes of November 7, 2011
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On a Soter/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the renewal of licenses on Page 2 of the list submitted (attached to minutes).
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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