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March 15, 2022
30 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Allan Howard
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- William Plasko recused from one vote.
Every vote, in order
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Go into executive session for Purpose 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body...
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to go into executive session for Purpose 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to go into executive session for Purpose 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares..” (Motion: Howard, second: Lane)
Return to open session
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to return to open session.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to return to open session..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Close the public hearing
Motion made to close the public hearing made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectmen Howard. Motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion made to close the public hearing made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectmen Howard. Motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Approve the work to be done by National Grid
Motion to approve the work to be done by National Grid made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the work to be done by National Grid made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Lane, second: Howard)
Approve the work to be done by National Grid, subject to the conditions as stated by Mr. Ryan
Motion to approve the work to be done by National Grid, subject to the conditions as stated by Mr. Ryan made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the work to be done by National Grid, subject to the conditions as stated by Mr. Ryan made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Lane, second: Howard)
Approve a request to use the municipal lot for a Car Show on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022 from Noon until 5 PM
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to use the municipal lot for a Car Show on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022 from Noon until 5 PM.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to use the municipal lot for a Car Show on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022 from Noon until 5 PM..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a request from Superintendent of Recreation, Travis Farley to place two sandwich board signs for marketing the summer seasonal jobs, at the rotary in front of Norwood High School and at...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Superintendent of Recreation, Travis Farley to place two sandwich board signs for marketing the summer seasonal jobs, at the rotary in front of Norwood High School and at the island at the corner of Washington and Walpole Streets.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Superintendent of Recreation, Travis Farley to place two sandwich board signs for marketing the summer seasonal jobs, at the rotary in front of Norwood High School and at the island at the corner of Washington and Walpole Streets..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve Mr. Farley’s request to use the Shattuck Park for a Dinosaur Hunt from April 4th, 2022 through April 15th, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Farley’s request to use the Shattuck Park for a Dinosaur Hunt from April 4th, 2022 through April 15th, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Farley’s request to use the Shattuck Park for a Dinosaur Hunt from April 4th, 2022 through April 15th, 2022..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)
Approve a request from Kate Tigue of the Morrill Memorial Library to use the Bond Street Park for Outdoor Story Time on Thursdays, from June 30th, 2022 through August 18th, 2022 from 10:30 AM...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Kate Tigue of the Morrill Memorial Library to use the Bond Street Park for Outdoor Story Time on Thursdays, from June 30th, 2022 through August 18th, 2022 from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Kate Tigue of the Morrill Memorial Library to use the Bond Street Park for Outdoor Story Time on Thursdays, from June 30th, 2022 through August 18th, 2022 from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve a request from Jeanna Ayoub to use the Town Common on May 21st, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM for a community art making workshop with supplies and instruction provided
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Jeanna Ayoub to use the Town Common on May 21st, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM for a community art making workshop with supplies and instruction provided.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Jeanna Ayoub to use the Town Common on May 21st, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM for a community art making workshop with supplies and instruction provided..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a request from the Norwood Art Association to use the Town Common on June 11th, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM for their annual Art in the Park event
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Norwood Art Association to use the Town Common on June 11th, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM for their annual Art in the Park event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Norwood Art Association to use the Town Common on June 11th, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM for their annual Art in the Park event..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Close the hearing – feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Motion to close the hearing made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Approve the liquor license transfer
Motion to approve the liquor license transfer made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the liquor license transfer made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve – feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Motion to approve made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue, The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
Approve a Common Victualler license for KMZP Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts located at 125 Morse Street, Norwood, MA
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Common Victualler license for KMZP Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts located at 125 Morse Street, Norwood, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Common Victualler license for KMZP Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts located at 125 Morse Street, Norwood, MA..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve and sign the Warrant for the April 4th, 2022 Town Election, submitted by Town Clerk, Mary Lou Folan
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, to approve and sign the Warrant for the April 4th, 2022 Town Election, submitted by Town Clerk, Mary Lou Folan. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, to approve and sign the Warrant for the April 4th, 2022 Town Election, submitted by Town Clerk, Mary Lou Folan. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a request by Debra Wilkes, Executive Director, Norwood Retirement Board, to add a request to increase the base of retiree COLA on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a request by Debra Wilkes, Executive Director, Norwood Retirement Board, to add a request to increase the base of retiree COLA on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Donohue, Howard, Lane, Maloney
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a request by Debra Wilkes, Executive Director, Norwood Retirement Board, to add a request to increase the base of retiree COLA on the May Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Plasko recused himself..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
Approve (as written) and sign the Municipal Purpose General Obligation Bond dated 3/30/2022 with the language as recommended with regard to the document provided by the Treasurer, beginning with...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve (as written) and sign the Municipal Purpose General Obligation Bond dated 3/30/2022 with the language as recommended with regard to the document provided by the Treasurer, beginning with ’move that the sale of the $26,135,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose’ and ending with "the same legal effect as original signatures.’ The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve (as written) and sign the Municipal Purpose General Obligation Bond dated 3/30/2022 with the language as recommended with regard to the document provided by the Treasurer, beginning with ’move that the sale of the $26,135,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose’ and ending with "the same legal effect as original signatures.’ The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining. .
Yes: Howard, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining. ..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Approve the license – feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Motion to approve the license made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining.
Yes: Howard, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the license made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining..” (Motion: Howard, second: Lane)
Close the hearing – feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Motion to close the hearing made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining.
Yes: Howard, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining..” (Motion: Howard, second: Lane)
Deny the application – feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Motion to deny the application made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining.
Yes: Howard, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to deny the application made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Donohue abstaining..” (Motion: Howard, second: Lane)
Approve paving – feet of new 4 inch coated steel at Morse Street Bridge Crossing. Mark Ryan, Director of the DPW stated
Motion to approve paving made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve paving made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Howard, second: Lane)
Approve the water lining projects
Motion to approve the water lining projects made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the water lining projects made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Appoint Angela Whitfield Downing to the Cultural Council
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted to appoint Angela Whitfield Downing to the Cultural Council.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard, the Board voted to appoint Angela Whitfield Downing to the Cultural Council..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
File programming changes from Verizon FIOS
Motion to file programming changes from Verizon FIOS, made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to file programming changes from Verizon FIOS, made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Howard. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Howard)
File the monthly report of the Building Department submitted by Matthew J. Walsh, Building Commissioner
Motion to file the monthly report of the Building Department submitted by Matthew J. Walsh, Building Commissioner, made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to file the monthly report of the Building Department submitted by Matthew J. Walsh, Building Commissioner, made by Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Howard, second: Donohue)
For signature of the Board, cemetery deeds
Sign – For signature of the Board, cemetery deeds
Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Howard and seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved. .
From the minutes
“motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Howard and seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was unanimously approved. ..” (Motion: Howard, second: Lane)
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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