Selectmen’s Minutes
July 16, 2002
Present: Robert Forte, Cathy Kuchinski and Peter Jones. Daniel Webster and Stephanie McSweeney absent.
7:33 p.m. Clerk Peter Jones called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Thomas Pepe, Jr. – Upland Riders – Requesting permission to use the Town Hall lower parking lot as a “Poker Run Stop” on Sunday, August 25th for 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mr. Pepe explained the process of the event and indicated that Hanson would be the second to last stop on the route. There would be two people in attendance during the course of the day. Check with Executive Secretary and Police Dept.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to grant permission to the Upland Riders for a “Poker Run Stop” on Sunday, August 25, 2002. Voted 3 – 0.
II. Joint Pole Relocations – Mass. Electric & Verizon – Robinson Street
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to open pole hearing. Voted 3– 0.
Mr. Stephen Breton was present on behalf of Massachusetts Electric. He indicated that Pole #8 would be relocated at the customer’s request to allow for easier access to their property.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to grant joint pole relocation on Robinson St.
Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to close hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
III. Joint Pole Location – Mass. Electric & Verizon – Whitman Street
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to open pole hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
Mr. Breton informed the Board that the joint pole relocations of poles numbers 5 and 6 are required to accommodate the entrance to a new roadway at the Tag Way Subdivision.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to grant the joint pole relocations on Whitman Street at the Tag Way entrance. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to close hearing. Voted 3– 0.
IV. Review Depot Village Letter – 40B Comprehensive Permit request – Station Street.
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole was present to explain the 40B permit request and permitting process. She informed the Board that the project was reviewed at the department head meeting and pointed out the concerns raised by the department heads. The concerns included the proximity to the existing cellular tower, units being built within the 100’ buffer zone, permit fee waivers, sprinklers, lack of walking paths, green space and trash removal plans, density, egress and set back issues. The Board also discussed commuter rail concerns and requested depiction on the plan and fencing for safety relative to conservation areas and industrial areas.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to instruct the Executive Secretary to draft a strongly worded letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Financing company citing the Board’s and Department Head’s concerns. Voted 3 – 0.
V. Resignation – Resignation of David Nagle from Zoning Board of Appeals and request he be appointed alternate to ZBA
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to accept David Nagle resignation as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to appoint David Nagle as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voted 3 – 0.
VI. Appoint Election Workers:
Ernest Amado Carole Barber
Dana Billings Elizabeth Botieri
Judy Braley Marion Elms
Kathleen Ferrara Rita Forbes
Nancy Gaffey Marylyn Grant
Diane Hillstrom Mary Lyons
Faith Mosher Audrey O’Brien
Marilyn Pendleton Lynda Pepe
Priscilla Pratt Mary Puleio
Claire Riddell Virgina Robbins
Rachel Walsh Margaret Watson
Alice Wildes James Wildes
Enid Winchester
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to re-appoint the election workers as read with terms to expire August 1, 2003. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second Forte to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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