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BOS 10-07-08
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Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman, Robert E. Burr, Jr., Member, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer Andrews, Administrative Secretary Meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. It was noted that Mr. Salvatori would not be in attendance at the meeting due to an unavoidable commitment. Public Hearings Application for a new Class II dealers license for North End Motors, Inc. 390 Turnpike Street Mr. Burr opened the public hearing for the new class II dealer's license for North End Motors by reading the public hearing notice. Mohammed Ahmed, Manager of North End Motors explained to the Board that he currently owns two dealerships in Brockton. The two dealerships would be combined into one in Canton, making it easier to handle. He noted that as part of the acquisition of this property, there will be a mechanical and auto body shop on the premises making repairs easier. Mr. Ahmed noted that the cars would all be pre-owned and that the dealership would be carrying all makes and models from mid-class to high-end. He estimated that there would be about two-hundred seventy cars in the lot for sale. Mr. Del Vecchio asked how many employees there would be. Mr. Ahmed responded that there would be about ten salespeople, four repairmen and four body men to begin with. Mr. Ahmed noted that he did not plan to make any changes to the lot other than replacing the roof on the building and doing some landscaping to improve aesthetics. A motion was made to approve the application for a new Class II dealer's license for North End Motors, Inc. 390 Turnpike Street. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Mrs. Elkort Vote: 4-0