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

November 9, 2021

24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session and move freely between the two items therein

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectmen Lane, the Board voted unanimously to enter into executive session and move freely between the two items therein.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectmen Lane, the Board voted unanimously to enter into executive session and move freely between the two items therein..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Close the executive session and moved to the open portion of the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously voted to close the executive session and moved to the open portion of the meeting.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously voted to close the executive session and moved to the open portion of the meeting..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Friends of Norwood Center

Friends of Norwood Center (the motion is not written out in the minutes)

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Sweeter Events on behalf of Moderna, Inc

Sweeter Events on behalf of Moderna, Inc (the motion is not written out in the minutes)

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously tabled this item and referred to the General Manager for additional information.

From the minutes

“Upon motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board unanimously tabled this item and referred to the General Manager for additional information..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)

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

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee.

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

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the request was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Cemetery Perpetual Care Fees

Take the information under advisement for further review

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to take the information under advisement for further review.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to take the information under advisement for further review..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Goldman Environmental Consultants

File was unanimous – Goldman Environmental Consultants

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Boston Gas Company dba National Grid

File was unanimous – Boston Gas Company dba National Grid

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the motion to file was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the motion to file was unanimous..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

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

Niall Connors, Verizon Fios

File was unanimous – Niall Connors, Verizon Fios

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Kevin Shaughnessy, Municipal Light Department

File was unanimous – Kevin Shaughnessy, Municipal Light Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Patrick Moore, Comcast

File was unanimous – Patrick Moore, Comcast

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Mark Good, Treasurer and Collector

File was unanimous – Mark Good, Treasurer and Collector

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the motion to file was unanimous..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

For Approval of the Board

Approve the above minutes. 7:15 p.m. Continued Show Cause Hearing - Sky Restaurant Bar, 1369 Boston-Providence Turnpike: Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to consider...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the above minutes. 7:15 p.m. Continued Show Cause Hearing - Sky Restaurant Bar, 1369 Boston-Providence Turnpike: Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to consider whether the license to sell All Alcoholic Beverages should be suspended, limited or revoked, for failure to provide the public with the services contemplated by the license.

From the minutes

“Upon motion by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the above minutes. 7:15 p.m. Continued Show Cause Hearing - Sky Restaurant Bar, 1369 Boston-Providence Turnpike: Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to consider whether the license to sell All Alcoholic Beverages should be suspended, limited or revoked, for failure to provide the public with the services contemplated by the license..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Continue the hearing until January 4th, 2022 at 7:15 or until the ABCC issues approval. 7:30 p.m. Maria Gallesyan After detailing her experiences and background

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing until January 4th, 2022 at 7:15 or until the ABCC issues approval. 7:30 p.m. Maria Gallesyan After detailing her experiences and background,

From the minutes

“Upon motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing until January 4th, 2022 at 7:15 or until the ABCC issues approval. 7:30 p.m. Maria Gallesyan After detailing her experiences and background,.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve her appointment to the Community Preservation Committee. 7:45 p.m. Historical Commission The Board was joined by Tom Guiod, Judeth Howard, Chuck Burgess, Cheryl Dow, Maureen Good, and Toni...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve her appointment to the Community Preservation Committee. 7:45 p.m. Historical Commission The Board was joined by Tom Guiod, Judeth Howard, Chuck Burgess, Cheryl Dow, Maureen Good, and Toni Esco.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve her appointment to the Community Preservation Committee. 7:45 p.m. Historical Commission The Board was joined by Tom Guiod, Judeth Howard, Chuck Burgess, Cheryl Dow, Maureen Good, and Toni Esco..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Allow the Historical Commission’s proposed program to sell Historical House Signs that bear the Town Seal

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Upon motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to allow the Historical Commission’s proposed program to sell Historical House Signs that bear the Town Seal.

From the minutes

“Upon motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to allow the Historical Commission’s proposed program to sell Historical House Signs that bear the Town Seal..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Return to the issue on November 30th, 2021, to discuss the potential formation of a George Henry Morse House Subcommittee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to return to the issue on November 30th, 2021, to discuss the potential formation of a George Henry Morse House Subcommittee.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to return to the issue on November 30th, 2021, to discuss the potential formation of a George Henry Morse House Subcommittee..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Adjourn – For Approval of the Board

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (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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