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May 24, 2022
25 recorded votes, 6 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
Assistant Jess Jozwik
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 Donnelly, 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 Donnelly, 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: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Return to open session
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to return to open session.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to return to open session..” (Motion: Grow, second: Donnelly)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 18, 2022
On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes of January 18, 2022, with Selectmen Grow and Donnelly abstaining.
Yes: Donohue, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donnelly, Grow
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes of January 18, 2022, with Selectmen Grow and Donnelly abstaining..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2022
On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2022, with Selectmen Grow and Donnelly abstaining.
Yes: Donohue, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donnelly, Grow
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2022, with Selectmen Grow and Donnelly abstaining..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 5, 2022
On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes of April 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes of April 5, 2022..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 10, 2022
On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the meeting minutes of May 10, 2022, with Chairman Plasko abstaining.
Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, Grow, LaneAbstained: Plasko
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Lane, Seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the meeting minutes of May 10, 2022, with Chairman Plasko abstaining..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve the request to close Cottage Street between Washington and Central Street, as well as Washington Street between Cottage and Nahatan Streets on Saturday, June 18, from 11:00am until 2:00pm...
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to close Cottage Street between Washington and Central Street, as well as Washington Street between Cottage and Nahatan Streets on Saturday, June 18, from 11:00am until 2:00pm in conjunction with the approved Juneteenth event on the Town Common.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to close Cottage Street between Washington and Central Street, as well as Washington Street between Cottage and Nahatan Streets on Saturday, June 18, from 11:00am until 2:00pm in conjunction with the approved Juneteenth event on the Town Common..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Approve a request to block off Pine Street at the Prospect Street and Oldham Entrance for the annual Block Party from 11:00am until 8:00pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to block off Pine Street at the Prospect Street and Oldham Entrance for the annual Block Party from 11:00am until 8:00pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to block off Pine Street at the Prospect Street and Oldham Entrance for the annual Block Party from 11:00am until 8:00pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve request to hang a banner across Washington Street advertising the Craft Affair event from September 30, 2022, until October 15, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to hang a banner across Washington Street advertising the Craft Affair event from September 30, 2022, until October 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to hang a banner across Washington Street advertising the Craft Affair event from September 30, 2022, until October 15, 2022..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve a request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a party at the Norwood Portuguese Club, located at 1090 Washington Street, Norwood MA on June 25, 2022, from noon until 11:00pm,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a party at the Norwood Portuguese Club, located at 1090 Washington Street, Norwood MA on June 25, 2022, from noon until 11:00pm, with 40-60 guests expected.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a party at the Norwood Portuguese Club, located at 1090 Washington Street, Norwood MA on June 25, 2022, from noon until 11:00pm, with 40-60 guests expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve a request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a grand opening celebration at BMW of Norwood, facilitated by TAPPED Beer Truck at 918 Boston Providence Turnpike on June 9,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board approve a request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a grand opening celebration at BMW of Norwood, facilitated by TAPPED Beer Truck at 918 Boston Providence Turnpike on June 9, 2022, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm with 500 guests expected.
The minutes say only “the Board approve”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board approve a request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a grand opening celebration at BMW of Norwood, facilitated by TAPPED Beer Truck at 918 Boston Providence Turnpike on June 9, 2022, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm with 500 guests expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Appoint Rachel Churchill to the open associate membership position on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and extend their thanks to Mr. O’Neil for his application and interest
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to appoint Rachel Churchill to the open associate membership position on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and extend their thanks to Mr. O’Neil for his application and interest.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to appoint Rachel Churchill to the open associate membership position on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and extend their thanks to Mr. O’Neil for his application and interest. Vote was 4-0, with Selectman Donohue abstaining..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Authorize the chair to assign the MassDOT Grant Assurances for the Norwood Memorial Airport, after the General Manager assured them that this has already been appropriated by Town Meeting
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the chair to assign the MassDOT Grant Assurances for the Norwood Memorial Airport, after the General Manager assured them that this has already been appropriated by Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the chair to assign the MassDOT Grant Assurances for the Norwood Memorial Airport, after the General Manager assured them that this has already been appropriated by Town Meeting..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Extend the Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations for an additional 30 days
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to extend the Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations for an additional 30 days.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to extend the Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations for an additional 30 days..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve their signatures being affixed to the following licenses: Savers, 500 Boston Providence Turnpike, Junk Collector’s License Kappy’s, 534 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Boston...
On the motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to approve their signatures being affixed to the following licenses: Savers, 500 Boston Providence Turnpike, Junk Collector’s License Kappy’s, 534 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Boston Core Supply, 237 Lenox Street, Junk Collector’s License Chelala Jewelry and Gifts, 646 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Keegan’s Norwood Jewelers, 1135 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Norwood Post 2452 VFW, 193 Dean Street, One Pool/Billiard Table License Norwood Sport Center, 65 Cottage Street East, Bowling Ally License and Public Amusement License Thomas Fair came before the Board to represent 32 Guild Street, dba Olivadi, for their Show Cause 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
“On the motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman , the Board voted unanimously to approve their signatures being affixed to the following licenses: Savers, 500 Boston Providence Turnpike, Junk Collector’s License Kappy’s, 534 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Boston Core Supply, 237 Lenox Street, Junk Collector’s License Chelala Jewelry and Gifts, 646 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Keegan’s Norwood Jewelers, 1135 Washington Street, Junk Collector’s License Norwood Post 2452 VFW, 193 Dean Street, One Pool/Billiard Table License Norwood Sport Center, 65 Cottage Street East, Bowling Ally License and Public Amusement License Thomas Fair came before the Board to represent 32 Guild Street, dba Olivadi, for their Show Cause 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: Donohue)
License
Close the hearing – License
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Approve the rates as submitted
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the rates as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve the rates as submitted..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Workmen’s Hall provided verbal testimony as well
Close the public hearing
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
With Selectman Donohue opposed to suspend the Club’s alcohol license for repeated violations of serving individuals who were/are not members or guests of a member, and for allowing disorder and...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 with Selectman Donohue opposed to suspend the Club’s alcohol license for repeated violations of serving individuals who were/are not members or guests of a member, and for allowing disorder and disturbances in the Club or on the Club’s property cause by non-members as a result of the Club serving said individuals.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 with Selectman Donohue opposed to suspend the Club’s alcohol license for repeated violations of serving individuals who were/are not members or guests of a member, and for allowing disorder and disturbances in the Club or on the Club’s property cause by non-members as a result of the Club serving said individuals..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve 7 of the 10 pool tables for Workmen’s Hall, 99.5 Wilson St, Pool/Billiard Table Licenses
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve 7 of the 10 pool tables for Workmen’s Hall, 99.5 Wilson St, Pool/Billiard Table Licenses.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve 7 of the 10 pool tables for Workmen’s Hall, 99.5 Wilson St, Pool/Billiard Table Licenses..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Wilson St, Pool/Billiard Table Licenses.
Forward this recommendation to the Planning Board, to ask that when considering the site plan for 83 Morse Street development, that they make approval contingent on funding this project and take...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to forward this recommendation to the Planning Board, to ask that when considering the site plan for 83 Morse Street development, that they make approval contingent on funding this project and take no other action at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to forward this recommendation to the Planning Board, to ask that when considering the site plan for 83 Morse Street development, that they make approval contingent on funding this project and take no other action at this time..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve recommendation to add an accessible parking space on Heaton Avenue
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve recommendation to add an accessible parking space on Heaton Avenue.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve recommendation to add an accessible parking space on Heaton Avenue..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
File the following memoranda: 1
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Norwood Police Department- Submitting monthly activity report for April, 2022.
Close the hearing and take no further action
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and take no further action.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and take no further action..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Adjourn – Norwood Police Department- Submitting monthly activity report for April, 2022.
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Donnelly, 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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