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Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of December 8, 1998
Selectmen Present: Chairman Peter Jones, Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, (Webster and Flynn were not present) Executive Secretary Joseph Nugent.
I. Announcement: Marylou Sutter announced that the Town of Hanson is in need of volunteers to drive the elderly to their doctor’s appointments. If anyone is interested in volunteering they should contact the Senior Center.
II. Chairman Jones called hearing to order for the request for All Alcoholic Beverages License to order. Karen Perilli, Mgr. of Phil’s Restaurant was present. Jones inquired about the TIPS Training of the employees. Karen assured the Board that everyone serving alcohol will be TIPS trained on January 9, 1999. Motion by Murdoch to grant the Restaurant All Alcohol Beverage License to Phil’s Restaurant, second by Kuchinski 3-0 Vote (Webster and Flynn- absent)
III. Vote Private Way List as follows:
Arthur Avenue, Arthur Street, Boston Avenue, Briggs Street , Captain Nathaniel Drive, Charles Street, all parking lots of churches, Commons Lane, Constitution Way , Cushman Street, Emery Street, Fallon Point Road , French Street, Hanson Court , Hawthorne Street, Independence Avenue, Indian Head Pond Development, Lakeside Road, Ocean Avenue Ext., Pearl Street , Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine Grove Colony , Rollercoaster Road, Santos Court, Snow Street, Spofford Avenue, Union Park Street, Village Road, Wilbur Avenue ,Wilkie Terrace-entrances only, Woodbine Avenue, Woodbrook Lane, Woodman Terrace. There was some discussion regarding a request to have Station Street added to the list. Kuchinski suggested the Board wait until they hear from the Highway Surveyor regarding this situation. Motion to approve the
list as written by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote. (Flynn and Webster- absent)
IV. Vote renewals of 1999 liquor licenses and sign renewal certificates as follows: Hanson Plymouth Liquors, 14-58 Liquor, Cahill & Driscoll, Olde Hitching Post, Hanson American Legion, Hanson AA, Alfred & Paul’s, Cataldi’s Restaurant, House of Pizza, Hanson Tavern, Inc., Matilda’s , Myette’s Country Store, Stingers Family Restaurant, Village Mini Mart. Motion by Kuchinski, 2nd by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote. (Webster and Flynn- absent)
V. Vote and sign Common Victualler Renewals : Berry n Ice Cream, Damien’s, Cataldi’s, Charter Marketing, Coffee Express, Dunkin Donuts -Liberty Street, Dunkin Donuts-Main Street, Expressos Pizza, Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson American Legion Post #226, Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern, House of Pizza, Matilda’s, McDonald’s, Myette’s, Olde Hitching Post, Phil’s Restaurant, Alfred & Paul’s, Shaw’s, Spiro’s II, Stinger’s Family Restaurant, Sunrise Cafe, The Cafe Deli, The Golden Roll, Village Mini Mart. Motion by Kuchinski to approve Common Victualler Renewals, second by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote (Webster and Flynn - absent)
VII. Vote and Sign Class II license renewals: Signature Sales, Lyle Waite, Specialty Auto Inc., Devlin’s Automotive, Inc. Motion by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote. (Webster and Flynn - absent)
VIII. Vote and Sign Lodging House Renewal- Hanson Country Manor, Madden Property Management 748 Whitman Street. Motion by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote (Webster and Flynn - absent)
IX. Vote to accept minutes of 7/28/98, ,8/25/98, 9/8/98,9/22/98,9/29/98,10/5/98 and Executive Session minutes of 7/28/98 , 9/29/98 and 9/8/98. Motion to accept the minutes second by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote (Webster and Flynn - absent)
X. Action Requests: Kuchinski announced the Hanson Community Christmas Fund which helps many families in the Town. If you would like to make donations please call Barbara Roberts at 293-3843 or Gay Barrows at 293-9356. They are looking for a space for the Toy Drive for the Month of December.
Send Donations to: Hanson Community Fund
PO Box 163
Hanson, MA 02341
The Massachusetts Municipal Associated is having their conference and Cathy will need a letter from the Board of Selectmen authorizing her to vote on behalf of the Board. Motion by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to authorize Kuchinski to vote on behalf of the Board. 3-0 Vote (Webster and Flynn absent)
Kuchinski announced that she had read a letter from Representative Marini who expressed interest in getting the Hanson Local Paper started again.
Jones requested information on the additional lighting in the back parking. Nugent spoke with Marie Larue from Eastern Utilities. She will be in the office tomorrow to look at the pole. If it is not owned by Eastern Utilities the Town may have to pay close to $1,000. to have a light attached.
XI. Jones called to order a hearing for the request of a new Class II. license. The request is from Jeffrey Miller, Auto Express at 169 Franklin Street. Motion by Murdoch to grant the Class II. license to Jeffrey Miller, second by Kuchinski. 3-0 Vote. (Webster and Flynn- Absent)
XII. Executive Secretary’s Report:
Nugent discussed the Town Hall Renovations. The Parking is paved, please be careful driving. Kuchinski requested that the Street Development Committee be created. Jones asked that this be taken care of at the next meeting which is a planning session.
Nugent explained the vault at the Fern Hill Cemetery. The Historical Commission agreed to put a cement cap on the tomb.
Nugent had a release for the Board of Selectmen to sign for the settlement of an insurance matter the Town will receive $33,333.33 in the settlement. Motion to sign the settlement by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski. 3-0 Vote. (Webster and Flynn absent)
Nugent updated the Board of Selectmen on the situation of the State Street speed signs. The Mass. Hwy Department advised the Town to keep the speed unposted, if they were to post the speed it may become 35 or 40 mph instead of the unposted speed being 30 mph. Murdoch requested that the Town put up other types of signs such as, slow/thickly settled.
Request for the Board to sign a release for the Whitman Hanson Region for refinancing. motion by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski. 3-0 Vote. (Webster and Flynn- absent)
Nugent mention a memo he had written to the Board of Selectmen for next weeks planning session.
XIII. Request for Executive Session under Item 3 to discuss Fire and Police Contracts. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd by Kuchinski. Roll call vote: Murdoch; aye, Kuchinski, aye, Jones, aye. 3-0 Vote (Webster and Flynn - absent)
XIV. Adjournment: Motion by Kuchinski, 2nd by Murdoch. 3-0 Vote.
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