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

November 30, 2021

31 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve Mr. Farley’s requests

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded byVice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Farley’s requests.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded byVice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Farley’s requests..” (Motion: Donohue)

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

Approve the request

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, Seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, Seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously (Selectman Donohue abstained) to close the hearing.

Yes: Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously (Selectman Donohue abstained) to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the transfer with the pledge of the license and the inventory

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously (Selectman Donohue Abstained) to approve the transfer with the pledge of the license and the inventory.

Yes: Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously (Selectman Donohue Abstained) to approve the transfer with the pledge of the license and the inventory..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the pledge of the inventory

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously (Selectman Donohue Abstained)to approve the pledge of the inventory.

Yes: Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously (Selectman Donohue Abstained)to approve the pledge of the inventory..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Continue the hearing on December 7th at 8:15pm, on the condition that the transferee of the license be present

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing on December 7th at 8:15pm, on the condition that the transferee of the license be present.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing on December 7th at 8:15pm, on the condition that the transferee of the license be present..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-0 (Selectman Donohue Abstained) to close the hearing.

Yes: Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-0 (Selectman Donohue Abstained) to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the license application

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-0 (Selectman Donohue Abstained) to approve the license application.

Yes: Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-0 (Selectman Donohue Abstained) to approve the license application..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the request

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.

From the minutes

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

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Table the request until the MBTA replies to the Town’s most recent offer

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to table the request until the MBTA replies to the Town’s most recent offer.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to table the request until the MBTA replies to the Town’s most recent offer..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the reappointment

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Vice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointment.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Vice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointment..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Ratify the reappointment

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by vice chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to ratify the reappointment.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by vice chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to ratify the reappointment..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

With Selectman Donohue opposed, to move to meeting twice a month

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–1

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-1 with Selectman Donohue opposed, to move to meeting twice a month.

Yes: Lane, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-1 with Selectman Donohue opposed, to move to meeting twice a month..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the request in their capacity as Light Commissioners

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request in their capacity as Light Commissioners.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request in their capacity as Light Commissioners..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Announce the search for people interested in joining the committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to announce the search for people interested in joining the committee.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to announce the search for people interested in joining the committee..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

File this information

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file this information.

From the minutes

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

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Vice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to file this information.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Vice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to file this information..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selecman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board Voted unanimously to file this information.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selecman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board Voted unanimously to file this information..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

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

Sign the deeds with terrible regret

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Vice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to sign the deeds with terrible regret.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Vice Chairman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to sign the deeds with terrible regret..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

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

Approve the public minutes from October 5th, 2021 and November 9th, 2021 and to table the minutes from the November 9th, 2021 Executive Session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the public minutes from October 5th, 2021 and November 9th, 2021 and to table the minutes from the November 9th, 2021 Executive Session.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the public minutes from October 5th, 2021 and November 9th, 2021 and to table the minutes from the November 9th, 2021 Executive Session..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

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

Add the requested sign to Washington Street on the condition that the other signs which were put up without the permission of the Board are removed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to add the requested sign to Washington Street on the condition that the other signs which were put up without the permission of the Board are removed.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to add the requested sign to Washington Street on the condition that the other signs which were put up without the permission of the Board are removed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Propose a "No Outlet" sign for the Chatham and Orleans Roads area

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to propose a "No Outlet" sign for the Chatham and Orleans Roads area.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to propose a "No Outlet" sign for the Chatham and Orleans Roads area..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the budget

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the budget.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the budget..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Approve the request

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, Seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chairman Plasko, Seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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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