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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 25, 2021

33 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, David Hajjar, Matthew Lane

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Executive Session

Enter Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The Board voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The Board voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Move to open session – Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane the Board voted to move to open session.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane the Board voted to move to open session..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

New Business

Endorse – New Business

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Lane, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Support – New Business

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to support made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to support made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to support made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to support made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Endorse – New Business

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve – New Business

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Endorse – New Business

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Lane, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Land Use Warrant

Endorse – Land Use Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The vote was 4-1 in favor.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The vote was 4-1 in favor..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Oppose – Land Use Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to oppose made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. All in favor of opposition – unanimous – 5-0.

From the minutes

“Motion to oppose made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. All in favor of opposition – unanimous – 5-0..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Endorse – Land Use Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. 4-1 in favor of support.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. 4-1 in favor of support..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to endorse , made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 2.

From the minutes

“Motion to endorse , made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 2..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jack Madden Ford, 825 Providence Highway

Approve (on both applications)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve (on both applications) made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve (on both applications) made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Remote Meetings

Approve – Remote Meetings

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved unanimously. 4.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved unanimously. 4..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

HoneyDew Operations, Inc, 285 Morse Street Extension

Approve – HoneyDew Operations, Inc, 285 Morse Street Extension

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously. 5.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously. 5..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Richard Santarelli, 41 Sumner Street

Refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 6.

From the minutes

“Motion to refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 6..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paul Mazzola, 17 Folan Ave

Refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 7.

From the minutes

“Motion to refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 7..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Megan Davey, Norwood Field Hockey

Approve – Megan Davey, Norwood Field Hockey

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Haijjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 8.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Haijjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 8..” (second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Betsy Narciso, Norwood Youth Hockey

Approve – Betsy Narciso, Norwood Youth Hockey

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 9.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 9..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ann Attaway, 20 Wood Drive

Approve – Ann Attaway, 20 Wood Drive

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Haijar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 10.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Haijar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 10..” (second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

LaToya Stevens, 1266 Washington Street #J

Approve – LaToya Stevens, 1266 Washington Street #J

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar under condition that public safety issues are taken care of between the Town Manager and Chief Brooks. Seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 12.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar under condition that public safety issues are taken care of between the Town Manager and Chief Brooks. Seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 12..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

For signature of the Board

Sign by Selectman Donohue

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to sign by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to sign by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Women’s Community Committee, 1 Lenox Street

Women’s Community Committee, 1 Lenox Street (the motion is not written out in the minutes)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Memoranda

File – Memoranda

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to file made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Greg Franks, Sr. Manager, XFinity

File – Greg Franks, Sr. Manager, XFinity

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3.

From the minutes

“Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Viola Baboola, Verizon

File – Viola Baboola, Verizon

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 4, Avalon Bay Submitted LIP (Local Initiative Program) information.

From the minutes

“Motion to file made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 4, Avalon Bay Submitted LIP (Local Initiative Program) information..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Sign the order of support

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to sign the order of support made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to sign the order of support made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn – Viola Baboola, Verizon

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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