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BOS-03-30-2004
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 30, 2004 MEMORIAL HALL Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairperson; William T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary; and Matthew A. Romero, Administrative Secretary Location - Salah Room, Memorial Hall Chairman Del Vecchio called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Block Party Update (Fall 2004) - William Armando Mr. William Armando gave an update on the Block Party being sponsored by the Recreation Commission, noting it was presently scheduled for Saturday, October 2 from 5:00 PM -10:00 PM. The Commission was presently scheduling different events, and asked the public for any donations. The Board wished him luck with organizing the Block Party. PUBLIC HEARING - Application for a Class II License (4 Widberg Lane), Georges E. Jabbour, owner Mr. Jabbour explained that he would be purchasing cars from auctions and shipping them overseas to various countries. There would be no parking in front, and no customers on site, but rather be the physical location of the business. The motion was to grant the Class II license. Motion: Ms. Elkort Second: Mr. Del Vecchio VOTE: 2-0 PUBLIC HEARING - Transfer of wine and malt license from Geerlings and Wade to Lo Spuntino, Taste of Sonoma, Inc. (960 Turnpike St.) - David Studdert, owner Ms. Elkort read the notice for the record. Mr. Studdert explained that nothing would be changing to the general consumer except for the name of the business. The motion was to grant the transfer of license. Motion: Ms. Elkort Second: Mr. Del Vecchio VOTE: 2 - 0 Article 44 Zoning change from industrial to general residence - Alan Leary, resident Mr. Leary explained that he was speaking on behalf ofthe citizens submitting the article. The proposal was to change 27 parcels ofland from industrial to general residence zoning. He gave a further description ofthe location and the surrounding areas and zones. In response to the Board's inquiry, he confirmed that the rezoning would not affect Plymouth Rubber. The initiative, he explained, was to protect the quality oflife and real estate values both abutting and within the locus. I:\Matt\80S Meetings 2004\80S Meeting Minutes 2004\80S Minutes - 03-30-2004.doc