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April 5, 2022
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Assistant Jess Jozwik
Nominate William Plasko for Chairman of the Board
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board nominated Selectman Plasko for Chairman of the Board.
The minutes say only “the Board nominated”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board nominated Selectman Plasko for Chairman of the Board..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Elect William Plasko as Chairman of the Board
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the nominations were closed. The Board voted unanimously to elect William Plasko as Chairman of the Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the nominations were closed. The Board voted unanimously to elect William Plasko as Chairman of the Board..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Reappoint Executive Assistant Jess Jozwik as Clerk of the Board
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Executive Assistant Jess Jozwik as Clerk of the Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Executive Assistant Jess Jozwik as Clerk of the Board..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Enact this change, and will meet with the Town Accountant to finalize the details
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to enact this change, and will meet with the Town Accountant to finalize the details.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to enact this change, and will meet with the Town Accountant to finalize the details..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a request from Laura O’Brien Charis to hold an Easter Bunny photo event open to the public on the Town Common, on April 16, 2022, from 8:30 am until 11:30am
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Laura O’Brien Charis to hold an Easter Bunny photo event open to the public on the Town Common, on April 16, 2022, from 8:30 am until 11:30am.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Laura O’Brien Charis to hold an Easter Bunny photo event open to the public on the Town Common, on April 16, 2022, from 8:30 am until 11:30am..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Approve a request to post a signs on Nahant street at the Rock Street and Winfield Street intersections
On motion of Selectmen Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to post a signs on Nahant street at the Rock Street and Winfield Street intersections.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectmen Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to post a signs on Nahant street at the Rock Street and Winfield Street intersections..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Post a "Slow, Blind Driveway" sign on a utility pole on Prospect Street
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to post a "Slow, Blind Driveway" sign on a utility pole on Prospect Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to post a "Slow, Blind Driveway" sign on a utility pole on Prospect Street..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Take no action on the Morgan Drive issue from the Traffic Safety Committee
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on the Morgan Drive issue from the Traffic Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on the Morgan Drive issue from the Traffic Safety Committee..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Take no action on the Evening Games issue from the Traffic Safety Committee
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on the Evening Games issue from the Traffic Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on the Evening Games issue from the Traffic Safety Committee..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Ask them to come before the Board again on April 12, 2022, to share additional information about their reopening process
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Gow, the Board voted unanimously to ask them to come before the Board again on April 12, 2022, to share additional information about their reopening process.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Gow, the Board voted unanimously to ask them to come before the Board again on April 12, 2022, to share additional information about their reopening process..” (Motion: Lane)
Approve request for a Common Victualler License for Siam Lotus, located at 1331 Providence Highway, hours of operation Monday-Friday 11:30am until 3:00 pm and then 4:30pm until 9pm, Saturday
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a Common Victualler License for Siam Lotus, located at 1331 Providence Highway, hours of operation Monday-Friday 11:30am until 3:00 pm and then 4:30pm until 9pm, Saturday 4:30pm-9:30pm, and Sunday 4:30pm until 9:00pm, manager of record Sirikwan Bandasak.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a Common Victualler License for Siam Lotus, located at 1331 Providence Highway, hours of operation Monday-Friday 11:30am until 3:00 pm and then 4:30pm until 9pm, Saturday 4:30pm-9:30pm, and Sunday 4:30pm until 9:00pm, manager of record Sirikwan Bandasak..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Table the letter of interest for Zoning Board of Appeals from Matthew J. O’Neil until the Board does the rest of the appointments
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnally, the Board voted unanimously to table the letter of interest for Zoning Board of Appeals from Matthew J. O’Neil until the Board does the rest of the appointments.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnally, the Board voted unanimously to table the letter of interest for Zoning Board of Appeals from Matthew J. O’Neil until the Board does the rest of the appointments..” (Motion: Donohue)
Add the following zoning articles to the annual Town Meeting warrant, relating to: a) Seeking an amendment of the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Norwood to create a mixed-use overlay district, to be...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously add the following zoning articles to the annual Town Meeting warrant, relating to: a) Seeking an amendment of the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Norwood to create a mixed-use overlay district, to be known as the "Norwood Space Center Mixed Use Overlay District", covering the premise located at 83 Morse Street, Norwood, MA, commonly known as the Norwood Space Center b) Seeking an amendment to the Zoning Map of the Town of Norwood to show such "Norwood Space Center Mixed Use Overlay District" on said map.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously add the following zoning articles to the annual Town Meeting warrant, relating to: a) Seeking an amendment of the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Norwood to create a mixed-use overlay district, to be known as the "Norwood Space Center Mixed Use Overlay District", covering the premise located at 83 Morse Street, Norwood, MA, commonly known as the Norwood Space Center b) Seeking an amendment to the Zoning Map of the Town of Norwood to show such "Norwood Space Center Mixed Use Overlay District" on said map..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Norwood Space Center
Approve request to extend Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations by fourteen days
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to extend Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations by fourteen days.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to extend Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations by fourteen days..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the General Manager’s appointment of Kelsey Quinlan to the Conservation Commission for a term ending May 2025 and reappoint Steve Washburn to the Conservation Commission for a term ending...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the General Manager’s appointment of Kelsey Quinlan to the Conservation Commission for a term ending May 2025 and reappoint Steve Washburn to the Conservation Commission for a term ending May 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the General Manager’s appointment of Kelsey Quinlan to the Conservation Commission for a term ending May 2025 and reappoint Steve Washburn to the Conservation Commission for a term ending May 2025..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Conduct a show cause hearing for Workman’s Hall to see if violations have occurred and if any action is necessary
On the motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to conduct a show cause hearing for Workman’s Hall to see if violations have occurred and if any action is necessary.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to conduct a show cause hearing for Workman’s Hall to see if violations have occurred and if any action is necessary..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
File the following items: 1
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to file the following items: 1.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to file the following items: 1..” (Motion: Donohue)
Water Cleaning and Lining
Appoint Selectman Donnelly to work on the Solid Waste contract with the manager, and he accepted
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Selectman Donnelly to work on the Solid Waste contract with the manager, and he accepted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Selectman Donnelly to work on the Solid Waste contract with the manager, and he accepted..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Accept the withdrawal – Water Cleaning and Lining
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Adjourn – Water Cleaning and Lining
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Donohue, 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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