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March 9, 2021
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line does not list Thomas Maloney, so we show him as absent.
Present: William Plasko, Matthew Lane, David Hajjar, Helen Abdallah Donohue
Absent: Thomas Maloney
Every vote, in order
Zoning Board of Appeals
Allow Berkshires Film LLC to use Town Common and Bandstand for filming approximately 1.5 days between April 7, 2021 and April 23, 2021
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to allow Berkshires Film LLC to use Town Common and Bandstand for filming approximately 1.5 days between April 7, 2021 and April 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to allow Berkshires Film LLC to use Town Common and Bandstand for filming approximately 1.5 days between April 7, 2021 and April 23, 2021..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Car Washes
Allow the NHS Girl’s Hockey Team to hold a car wash on Saturday, July 24, 2021. b
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to allow the NHS Girl’s Hockey Team to hold a car wash on Saturday, July 24, 2021. b.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to allow the NHS Girl’s Hockey Team to hold a car wash on Saturday, July 24, 2021. b..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Allow NHS Cheerleading to hold a car wash on Saturday, August 7, 2021
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to allow NHS Cheerleading to hold a car wash on Saturday, August 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to allow NHS Cheerleading to hold a car wash on Saturday, August 7, 2021..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Refer to the manager and await his recommendation for submitting a request to purchase a plot of town owned land at the intersection of Sterns Drive and Cushing Road, to the end of the dead end on...
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to refer to the manager and await his recommendation for submitting a request to purchase a plot of town owned land at the intersection of Sterns Drive and Cushing Road, to the end of the dead end on Sterns Drive.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to refer to the manager and await his recommendation for submitting a request to purchase a plot of town owned land at the intersection of Sterns Drive and Cushing Road, to the end of the dead end on Sterns Drive..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Submitted for signature of the Board
Approve the above signatures
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board unanimously voted to approve the above signatures.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board unanimously voted to approve the above signatures..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
For signing of the Board Warrant for Mary Lou Folan during the 2020 elections Annual Town Election
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the board voted unanimously for signing of the Board Warrant for Mary Lou Folan during the 2020 elections Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the board voted unanimously for signing of the Board Warrant for Mary Lou Folan during the 2020 elections Annual Town Election..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Tony Mazzucco, Town Manager
Approve the recommendation to appoint Alan Howard to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. b
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board unanimously voted to approve the recommendation to appoint Alan Howard to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. b.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board unanimously voted to approve the recommendation to appoint Alan Howard to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. b..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
For signature of the Chairman NSTAR Interconnection Agreement. f
On motion of Mr. Mazzucco, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board unanimously voted for signature of the Chairman NSTAR Interconnection Agreement. f.
From the minutes
“On motion of Mr. Mazzucco, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board unanimously voted for signature of the Chairman NSTAR Interconnection Agreement. f..” (second: Donohue)
Support removal of the Washington # 7 fire bell from Tilton Carillon at Town Hall to be restored and displayed in a more public place. ii
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to support removal of the Washington # 7 fire bell from Tilton Carillon at Town Hall to be restored and displayed in a more public place. ii.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to support removal of the Washington # 7 fire bell from Tilton Carillon at Town Hall to be restored and displayed in a more public place. ii..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within the town with compost toilets and placing new compost restrooms throughout the town. 7:30 P.M. Chief George Morrice, Norwood...
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the sole opposer) to approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within the town with compost toilets and placing new compost restrooms throughout the town. 7:30 P.M. Chief George Morrice, Norwood Fire Department: Chief Morrice submitted a monthly report of department activities.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Thomas Maloney, who the attendance line does not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the sole opposer) to approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within the town with compost toilets and placing new compost restrooms throughout the town. 7:30 P.M. Chief George Morrice, Norwood Fire Department: Chief Morrice submitted a monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Accept on behalf of the Town, the donation of funds left by the previous anniversary committee, to be used for the planning and operations of anniversaries of the Town of Norwood with the stated...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to accept on behalf of the Town, the donation of funds left by the previous anniversary committee, to be used for the planning and operations of anniversaries of the Town of Norwood with the stated conditions. h.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to accept on behalf of the Town, the donation of funds left by the previous anniversary committee, to be used for the planning and operations of anniversaries of the Town of Norwood with the stated conditions. h..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Timothy McDonough, Chairman, Board of Assessors
Reappoint member Robert M. Thornton
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint member Robert M. Thornton.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint member Robert M. Thornton..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Kevin Shaughnessy, Superintendent, Municipal Light Department
Approve the request to enter into informal negotiations, while "reserving their rights" under the formal review process, for renewal of the Cable Television License, set to expire April 22, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request to enter into informal negotiations, while "reserving their rights" under the formal review process, for renewal of the Cable Television License, set to expire April 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request to enter into informal negotiations, while "reserving their rights" under the formal review process, for renewal of the Cable Television License, set to expire April 22, 2022..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Pocket Parks
Recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to Town Meeting so it may be prepared to be sold
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Chairman Plasko as the sole opposer) to recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to Town Meeting so it may be prepared to be sold.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name William Plasko as voting no, but the names and count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Chairman Plasko as the sole opposer) to recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to Town Meeting so it may be prepared to be sold..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Move forward with the plans to create a Pocket Park on the corner of Elliot and Stearns Drive
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the only opposer) to move forward with the plans to create a Pocket Park on the corner of Elliot and Stearns Drive.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Thomas Maloney, who the attendance line does not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the only opposer) to move forward with the plans to create a Pocket Park on the corner of Elliot and Stearns Drive..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Judith Howard, Norwood Historical Commission
Move forward with these plans
On the motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to move forward with these plans.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by selectman Hajjar, the Board unanimously voted to move forward with these plans..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Selectmen’s Agendas
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Agendas
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
From the Norwood Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Board of Selectmen minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: campaign websites (Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow); The Norwood Record (Cheryl Doyle; Michael Saad, photo by Jeff Sullivan); Norwood Community Media (Matthew Lane, from “Fast Facts with Matt Lane”).
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