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NESWC Update
Exeo. Secretary, Keith Bergman reported that the deeignated truck route doee not have any "teeth"
by whioh to enforme it; adding that NESWC ia in the pro~ess of redrafting the bylaws which could
be amended to include a program such as NESWC community logo stickers on each community vehicle
transporting to the facility. The Board asked Keith to meet with Bud Cyr and Jerry Hopcroft,
NESWC Exec. Director.
Ossood/Tuttle Zonin~ Violation
Mrs. Lewis, Highland Terrace, appeared before the Board to report that Mr. 0sgood had moved out
of the premises which were in violation of the Zoning Bylaw, but the Mr. Turtle has moved in.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Graham it was voted 4-1(Bahrawy opposed) to direct the
Zoning Enforecement Officer, Charles Poster, to enforce the violation by the end %f the day on
Tuesday, April 1st, and to request copies of all correspondence related to this matter.
Town Manader Search Committee Appointment
Upon a mtion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to appoint ~illie Vicens
to the Committee.
~Xecutive Session
~.The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect
collective bargaining.
.LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Ail Alcoholic License Application: Davide Ton
A public hearing was conducted on this date upon the application of Verde Lire, Inc.,-d/b/a
Too, to conduct a restaurant at 129 Main St. Present were Atty. Ray Vivenzio, representing the
applicant, the applicant, Maria DiCenso, and several abutters who opposed the issuance of the
· license dueto thelack of adequate parking. Mr. Vivenzio presented proposed building plans,
which would inqolve'the interior of the facility only, and added that the Client's. lease:is
subject to obtaining a license. Bldg. Inspector, Charles Foster reported that off-street parkin
regulations would apply, and therfore recommended denial of the application based on insufficient
parking. Exec. Secretary Keith Bergman reported that if the license application is denied, it
cannot be resubmitted for at least one year. Chairman Bahrawy asked Atty. Vivenzio how his
client wished to proceed, to'which they replied tha~ wished to continue the hearing to approve or
deny the license. Mal Norwood, abutter and'downtown merchant, reported that there ~as an average
of only 1½ parking spaces per business, and that the proposed construction at~Mes~ina's will~
cause an even greater shortage of parking. Exec. Secretary Bergman reported that C.138
permits the local licensing authority to review that application within one year at their
discretion. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Graham, it was voted unanimously to deny
the application. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, it was voted 4-1 (Smith opposed
to permit the application to be submitted within the next 12 months, provided the parking issue
has been resolved by the addition of adequate parking.
One 'Day All Alcoholic: Middle School Fundraiser
The Board unanimously approved the request of the Merrimack College for a one day liquor license
fo'r.April 5 from 8:00 to 1:00 a.m. at the Volpe Sports Complex, with two police officers.
One Day Transient Vendor's License: Herman Hurwitz
The Board unanimously approved the applicaiton of Merman Hurwitz:to conduct a sale of oriental
rugs at VFW on Park St. on March 29th at 1:00 p.m.
One Day Transient Vendor's License: Furniture Outlet, Inc.
The Board unanimously approved the application of Furniture 0~tlet, Inc. for a one day sale
of living room furniture on April 17 at the Kof C, 505 Sutton St. from 9-9.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary
March 31, 1986
The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy. The
warrant was approved as presented.
New En$1and Telephone Petition ~.
The Board unanimously approved a permit to install 145 ft. of buried cable on Foster St. at its
intersection with Wintergreen Dr., subject to Highway Dept. special permit.
IDFA: Captier Industries & Cash Enerdy
Cash Energy: Mark Henry, George Schruender of IDFA, and Louis Minicucci of Minco appeared
before the Board to seek preliminary approval of a $3.5 million bond for the facility at 231
Sutton St. Construction plans include addition of second story, renovation of the interior,
and a lease agreement for the Yellow Freight complex. Mr. Schruender reported that a preliminary
approval would permit any funds expended from this point on to be recouped in the grant. Mr.
Graham asked how this would impact the access road, to which Mr. Henry reported that Yellow
Freight is not aware of an agreement with the Town relative to the access road. Selectman Smith
took exception to the proposed dollar figure to undertake the renovations. Traffic problems
were also discussed. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, it was voted unanimously to
refer, this meteor to the Development Cummzntee.