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April 12, 2022
32 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Minutes (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
Upon motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board unanimously appointed Selectman Helen Abdallah Donohue to the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Upon motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board unanimously appointed Selectman Helen Abdallah Donohue to the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve the water and sewer budget as presented
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the water and sewer budget as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the water and sewer budget as presented..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Continue this meeting until May 17th,, 2020, or first meeting following
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to continue this meeting until May 17th,, 2020, or first meeting following.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to continue this meeting until May 17th,, 2020, or first meeting following..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Approve the light budget as presented
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the light budget as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the light budget as presented..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve the broadband budget as presented
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the broadband budget as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the broadband budget as presented..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Close the hearing – Minutes
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted 4-0 to close the hearing.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly and Amanda Grow). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted 4-0 to close the hearing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Approve the application – Minutes
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the application.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly and Amanda Grow). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the application..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Approve a Car Wash in the town lot on September 11, 2022 to benefit the Bay State Animal Shelter
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Car Wash in the town lot on September 11, 2022 to benefit the Bay State Animal Shelter.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Car Wash in the town lot on September 11, 2022 to benefit the Bay State Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve the use of the Town Common on June 18, 2022 for a Juneteeth event
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town Common on June 18, 2022 for a Juneteeth event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town Common on June 18, 2022 for a Juneteeth event..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve a "Run for a Vet" Road Race
On motion of Selectman Donohue, Seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a "Run for a Vet" Road Race.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, Seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a "Run for a Vet" Road Race..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Close Central Street again for the summer, until late October for picnic tables
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to close Central Street again for the summer, until late October for picnic tables.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to close Central Street again for the summer, until late October for picnic tables..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the Outdoor Dining program as presented, with a fee of $100 for establishments not using public space, and a fee of $200 for establishments using public space (ie: sidewalk, town parking...
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Outdoor Dining program as presented, with a fee of $100 for establishments not using public space, and a fee of $200 for establishments using public space (ie: sidewalk, town parking spaces, etc.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Outdoor Dining program as presented, with a fee of $100 for establishments not using public space, and a fee of $200 for establishments using public space (ie: sidewalk, town parking spaces, etc..” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Endorse the CPA projects as presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the CPA projects as presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the CPA projects as presented on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectmen Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectmen Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Support article one – Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to support article one.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to support article one..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Support article two – Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support article two.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support article two..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Support article three – Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to support article three.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to support article three..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Support article four, with a vote of 4-1, Selectman Donohue opposed
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to support article four, with a vote of 4-1, Selectman Donohue opposed.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to support article four, with a vote of 4-1, Selectman Donohue opposed..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Support article five – Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support article five.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support article five..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Support article six – Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to support article six.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to support article six..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Support article seven, with a vote of 4-1, Selectman Donohue opposed
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted to support article seven, with a vote of 4-1, Selectman Donohue opposed.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted to support article seven, with a vote of 4-1, Selectman Donohue opposed..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Support article eight – Regarding the Special Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support article eight.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support article eight..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Take no actions on article nine
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to take no actions on article nine.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to take no actions on article nine..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Take no action on article ten
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on article ten.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on article ten..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the LIP Mitigation agreement and LIP Regulatory agreement
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to sign the LIP Mitigation agreement and LIP Regulatory agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to sign the LIP Mitigation agreement and LIP Regulatory agreement..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Permit the recycling of the IT items as listed
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to permit the recycling of the IT items as listed.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to permit the recycling of the IT items as listed..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Permit the Norwood Police Department to donate expired body armor to the people of Ukraine
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to permit the Norwood Police Department to donate expired body armor to the people of Ukraine.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to permit the Norwood Police Department to donate expired body armor to the people of Ukraine..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Sign the Deeds as listed below Elizabeth P. Mastandrea, of 32 Endicott Street, for Lot C3-184 David G. Beckman, of 803 Park Hill Court, Beavercreek, OH, for Lot C3-186 Mario B. Gomes, of 400 East...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Deeds as listed below Elizabeth P. Mastandrea, of 32 Endicott Street, for Lot C3-184 David G. Beckman, of 803 Park Hill Court, Beavercreek, OH, for Lot C3-186 Mario B. Gomes, of 400 East Street, Walpole, for Lot C3-185 John M. Katchpole, of 73 Fox Run, Centerville, for Lot U-45 John F. Donovan Jr, of 52 Yarmouth Road, for Lot C3-191 John P. Kelley, of 70 Hillshire Lane, for Lot C3-192
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Deeds as listed below Elizabeth P. Mastandrea, of 32 Endicott Street, for Lot C3-184 David G. Beckman, of 803 Park Hill Court, Beavercreek, OH, for Lot C3-186 Mario B. Gomes, of 400 East Street, Walpole, for Lot C3-185 John M. Katchpole, of 73 Fox Run, Centerville, for Lot U-45 John F. Donovan Jr, of 52 Yarmouth Road, for Lot C3-191 John P. Kelley, of 70 Hillshire Lane, for Lot C3-192.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Take no action on the police report submitted regarding Napper Tandy’s
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on the police report submitted regarding Napper Tandy’s.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on the police report submitted regarding Napper Tandy’s..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
File the following memorandum: 1
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memorandum: 1.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memorandum: 1..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Progress Norwood Events
Adjourn – Progress Norwood Events
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Grow, 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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