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Selectmen's Minutes - September 29, 1992
September 29, 1992       Present:  James Haggerty
                                                        Judith Murdoch
                                                        Robert Andrews
                                                        Joseph Frisoli


The Chairman opened the meeting and recognized Reverend Phil Jackson.  Reverend Jackson informed the Board that he represented the Hanson Food Pantry which is operated by four local community churches and St. Vincent DePauls'. Rev Jackson explained that currently they operate out of the VNA office at Plymouth County Hospital, however they feel they will need another space in the not too distant future because the VNA is moving.  The Board agreed that the space at the Main Street Fire Station might be suitable and directed the Executive Secretary to set up a meeting with the Fire Chief,  Rev. Jackson and himself to discuss the issue of use.  The Rev. stated that he needed approximately 100 sq. ft. for storage and 100 sq. ft. for a waiting area.
Mr. Nugent stated he would contact Rev. Jackson as soon as possible.

The Board acted on a request for a one day liquor license for "Wine Tasting" at Camp Kiwanee.   Motion by R. Andrews to grant license, 2nd by J. Frisoli  4-0 vote

Motion by R. Andrews to set polling hours for the presidential election on Nov. 3 from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M.
2nd by J. Murdoch  4-0 vote

The Board received two applications for the Selectmen's representative to the Plymouth County Water Advisory Board.
After discussion the Board agreed to have each of the candidates come in next week Oct 6.

The Chairman read a letter from the Hanson Fire Fighters Assoc noting a ceremony to be held in front of the Liberty Street Fire Station and inviting them to attend. It would be a dedication to former Hanson Fire Fighters that have died.

R. Andrews moved to close the Warrant.  J. Murdoch 2nd.
4-0  vote.

After discussion, J. Murdoch motioned to accept the Eastern Utilities request to have one joint pole location on Perry Ave and one abandonment on Perry Ave. 2nd by R. Andrews
4-0  vote

Board voted to grant request of N.E.T. & T. for underground conduit locations at the intersection of Main St and Monponsett St and Indian Head Street providing the conduit does not interfere with the traffic signal loop - motion by J. Murdoch.  2nd by R. Andrews    4-0 vote.

The request by Eastern Edison for other joint pole locations was held until next week when a representative is asked to be here to answer some concerns of the Board.  At this time Mr. Harris addressed the Board concerning the deplorable condition of Rt. 58 especially at the Monponsett end, due to the grinding process. The Board agreed and asked him to relay our feelings to the general contractor as well as the State Engineer.

Alfred Pina of "Alfred & Paul's" addressed the Board concerning the amusement license suspension.  He asked the Board for some leniency in an effort to allow some of his patrons to continue to play pool in the club league at a minimum for Monday nights.  After discussion there was a motion by J. Frisoli that Mr. Pina be allowed to operate two pool tables on Monday nights only.   2nd by J. Murdoch.
4-0 vote.

The Chairman then read each of the Warrant Articles and the Board voted as follows:

ART. 1    motion  B. Andrews  2nd J. Murdoch  vote  4-0
Art. 2      "     J. Murdoch  2nd J. Frisoli  vote  3-0-1 ra
ART. 3      "     "    "       "  B. Andrews  vote  4-0
ART. 4      "     "    "       "  "     "     vote  4-0
ART. 5      "     "    "       "  "     "     vote  4-0
ART. 6      "     B. Andrews   "  J. Murdoch  vote  4-0
ART. 7      "     "    "       "  "    "      vote  4-0
ART. 8      "     "    "       "  "    "      vote  4-0
ART. 9      "     "    "       "  "    "      vote  2-2
ART.10      "     "    "       "  J. Frisoli  vote  4-0
ART.11      "     J. Murdoch   "  "     "     vote  4-0
ART.12      "     J. Frisoli   "  J. Murdoch  vote  4-0
ART.13      "     "    "       "  "    "      vote  3-0-1 ra
ART.14      "     "    "       "  "    "      vote  4-0
ART.15      "     J. Murdoch   "  J. Frisoli  vote  4-0
ART.16      "     B. Andrews   "  J. Murdoch  vote  4-0
ART.17      "     J. Murdoch   "  J. Frisoli  vote  4-0
     R. Crowley arrived  9:20  re-voted Art 9
ART. 9   motion   B. Andrews   "  R. Crowley  vote  5-0
ART.18     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.19     "      "    "       "   
ART.20     "      "    "       "  J. Murdoch  vote  5-0
ART.21     "      R. Crowley   "  B. Andrews  vote  5-0
ART.22     "      B. Andrews   "  R. Crowley  vote  5-0
ART.23     "      "    "       "  J. Murdoch  vote  5-0
ART.24     "      "    "       "  R. Crowley  vote  5-0
ART.25     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.26     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.27     "      J. Murdoch   "  R. Crowley  vote  5-0
ART.28     "      R. Crowley   "  B. Andrews  vote  5-0
ART.29     "      B. Andrews   "  J. Murdoch  vote  5-0
ART.30     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.31     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.32    Withdrawn by Water Commissioners
ART.33   motion   R. Crowley  2nd B. Andrews  vote  5-0
ART.34     "      "    "       "  "    "      vote  5-0
ART.35     "      B. Andrews   "  R. Crowley  vote  5-0
ART.36     "      "    "       "  "    "      vote  5-0
ART.37     "      R. Crowley   "  B. Andrews  vote  5-0
ART.38     "      "    "       "  J. Murdoch  vote  5-0
ART.39     "      B. Andrews   "  R. Crowley  vote  5-0
ART.40     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.41     "      "    "       "  "     "     vote  5-0
ART.42     "      "    "       "  J. Murdoch  vote  5-0

B. Andrews moved to move Art 42 to slot for Art 32 which was withdrawn  2nd by J. Murdoch   vote 5-0.

Motion made by J. Murdoch to approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session held on Sept 15, 1992, 2nd R. Crowley,  amended by R. Andrews to include police report - no second, Board voted on Murdoch's motion  vote 4-1, Mr. Andrews opposed.

Motion to adj. by R. Crowley  2nd by J. Frisoli  
vote 5-0.