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December 20, 2012
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012

In attendance:  J. Thomas Hurley,  Denis F. Keohane, Robert C. Sweeney, Annemarie Fagan,  Interim Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary

  • Chairman Hurley convened the meeting at 6:37 p.m. in the John A. Cronin Conference Room of the Town Hall.
2.      Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted to approve the December 6, 2012 as written.

3.      The Board confirmed its next meeting dates as January 10 and 24, 2012.

4.      The Board met with students from St. Mary of the Hills School who informed members of the success of its 2012 Walk for Haiti and the $1,266 in funds they raised to help the needy people of Haiti.

5.      In conformity with the requirements of Section 70 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing at the request of National Grid to install gas main in Brush Hill Road.

        All abutters were notified and a representative from National Grid was present to address all questions.

        Following discussion, Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 40 feet, more or less, of 1 inch gas service to be located under Brush Hill Road from the proposed 1 inch gas line in Fuller Village, Westerly to House #1431 Brush Hill Road for a new gas service.

6.      In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws the Board convened a public hearing at the request of Extenet Systems, Inc. to place new utility poles on Hillside Street and Forest Street.

        All abutters were notified and a representative from Extenet, Inc. and Planning Director William Clark were present to address all questions.

        Following discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following recommendation of the Telecommunications Design Review Committee:  to support Extenet System’s proposed expansion of their existing three (3) node Distributed Antenna System, with an additional seven (7) new locations including four (4) new utility poles that will be approximate to 100 Hillside Street (corner of Ford Ranch Road and Hillside Street), 270 Hillside Street, 372 Hillside Street and on Forest Street about 30’ from the intersection with Chickatawbut Road.

7.      Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously
        to approve the following 2013 liquor license    renewals contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 (Acts of 2004) signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department:  American Legion Post #114, 123 Granite Avenue; Wollaston Golf Club, 999 Randolph Avenue; Central Liquor Mart, 26 Central Avenue; East Milton Wine and Spirits, 368 Granite Avenue; Esprit du Vin, 25 Central Avenue; Fruit Center, 110 Antwerp Street; Milton Hoosic Club, 193 Central Avenue; 88 Wharf, 88 Wharf Street; Fuller Village, 1372 Brush Hill Road; Fuller Village, 1399 Blue Hill Avenue, Abby Park, 550 Adams Street, Ichiro Sushi, 538A Adams Street, Steel and Rye, 95 Eliot Street and to approve Annual Sunday Opening Permits for Central Liquor Mart, East Milton Wine &  Spirits and the Fruit Center and permission for Esprit du Vin to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

8.      J. Thomas Hurley moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously
to approve the following 2013 Common Victualler’s license renewals:  Radio Coffeehouse, 24 Central Avenue; Milton Youth Hockey, Ulin Rink; Newcomb Farms, 1130 Randolph Avenue; LETHE, LLC (New England) d/b/a Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery; Sodexho Operations, LLC, 2 Granite Avenue; Miltdun, LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 545 Adams Street; The Milton House of Pizza, 537 Adams Street, Mr. Chan’s Restaurant Group (Mozzarella’s), 538B Adams Street, HoJarn, Inc, d/b/a Mr. Chan’s, 534 Adams Street; B&D Ichiro, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro Sushi, 538A Adams Street; Marketplace Café, 110 Antwerp Street; Tino’s Pizza, 22 Central Avenue; Stella’s Luncheonette, 558 Adams Street; Starbuck’s Coffee, 552 Adams Street; G.H. Bent, 7 Pleasant Street; Family Affair Catering, 81 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, 02026(Houghton’s Pond); Abby Park, 550 Adams Street, 88 Wharf Restaurant, 88 Wharf Street, Fuller Village, 1372 Brush Hill Road, Fuller Village, 1399 Blue Hill Avenue, The Plate, 27 Central Avenue and Wildflour,95 Eliot Street and Steel and Rye, 95 Eliot Street.

9.      Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following 2013 Entertainment License Renewals:  Abby Park, 550 Adams Street, 88 Wharf, 88 Wharf Street, Marketplace Café, 110 Antwerp Street and Steel and Rye, 95 Eliot Street.

10.     Chairman Hurley updated the Board on the recent Planning Board meeting he attended as a representative for the Board where there was a discussion on the proposed Housing Production Plan for Milton.

11.     J. Thomas Hurley moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Blue Hills Cycling Club to use the Town’s streets and ways for its annual bicycle race that will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013, contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.

12.     Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Milton Youth Lacrosse to display signage through the middle of January announcing registration for 2013 Milton Youth Lacrosse.

13.     Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments of the following members of the Sign Review Committee through December 2013:  William Clark, John Zychowicz and Raymond Thill.

14.     Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve, sign and forward to the Warrant Committee the revised FY14 Inspectional Services Budget in the amount of $376,015.

15.     Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Abby Park, Steel and Rye and 88 Wharf Restaurant to extend their hours to serve alcohol on New Year’s Eve through the midnight hour to 1:00 a.m.

16.     J. Thomas Hurley moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously with J. Thomas Hurley voting yes, Denis F. Keohane voting yes and Robert C. Sweeney voting yes to enter Executive Session to discuss Union Collective Bargaining (Firefighters Contract), Non-union Collective Bargaining (Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Accountant and Assistant Town Administrator Contracts) and Pending Litigation (Thayer Nursery) believing that having these discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.

17.     Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:45 p.m. to adjourn.