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July 12, 2022
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Assistant Jess Jozwik
Approve meeting minutes for January 25, 2022, February 24, 2022, March 01, 2022, March 15, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-0 to approve meeting minutes for January 25, 2022, February 24, 2022, March 01, 2022, March 15, 2022.
Yes: Donohue, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donnelly, Grow
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3-0 to approve meeting minutes for January 25, 2022, February 24, 2022, March 01, 2022, March 15, 2022. Selectmen Donnelly and Grow abstained..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve meeting minutes for June 14, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for June 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for June 14, 2022..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the Norwood Golf Team on July 23, 2022 from 9:00am until 1:00pm
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the Norwood Golf Team on July 23, 2022 from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for use of car wash lot to benefit the Norwood Golf Team on July 23, 2022 from 9:00am until 1:00pm..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve Submitting request for a One Day Liquor License for Norwood Portuguese Club for a party on July 16, 2022, from 12:00pm until 11:00pm with 80 guests expected, located at 1090 Washington Street
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve Submitting request for a One Day Liquor License for Norwood Portuguese Club for a party on July 16, 2022, from 12:00pm until 11:00pm with 80 guests expected, located at 1090 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve Submitting request for a One Day Liquor License for Norwood Portuguese Club for a party on July 16, 2022, from 12:00pm until 11:00pm with 80 guests expected, located at 1090 Washington Street..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Refer this item to the Manager’s office to gather further information and grant approval if this party would be feasible and fall within the rules and regulations
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to refer this item to the Manager’s office to gather further information and grant approval if this party would be feasible and fall within the rules and regulations.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to refer this item to the Manager’s office to gather further information and grant approval if this party would be feasible and fall within the rules and regulations..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Sign this document – Assistant Jess Jozwik
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to sign this document.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to sign this document..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Approve request to close, on September 17, 2022, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm, Victoria circle from the Nichols Street Rotary & Downing, Avon and Bonney Roads coming off of the circle for a...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to close, on September 17, 2022, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm, Victoria circle from the Nichols Street Rotary & Downing, Avon and Bonney Roads coming off of the circle for a neighborhood block party.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to close, on September 17, 2022, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm, Victoria circle from the Nichols Street Rotary & Downing, Avon and Bonney Roads coming off of the circle for a neighborhood block party..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve request to post signs to advertise positions at the Norwood Extended Day program at the following locations: Nahatan/ Washington Island Library Area Across from Conrad’s Island area at the...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to post signs to advertise positions at the Norwood Extended Day program at the following locations: Nahatan/ Washington Island Library Area Across from Conrad’s Island area at the lights Route 1 Plaza Bank of America/Home Depot any grass area Disabled Veterans Park Island area at the end of Prospect/Winter Street Island at the end of Prospect Street margining onto Washington Street
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to post signs to advertise positions at the Norwood Extended Day program at the following locations: Nahatan/ Washington Island Library Area Across from Conrad’s Island area at the lights Route 1 Plaza Bank of America/Home Depot any grass area Disabled Veterans Park Island area at the end of Prospect/Winter Street Island at the end of Prospect Street margining onto Washington Street.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Island area at the end of Prospect/Winter Street
Approve Submitting request to use the Town Common on July 22, 2022, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm for a small bake sale run by United Cerebral Palsy clients, pending approval from the Board of Health
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve Submitting request to use the Town Common on July 22, 2022, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm for a small bake sale run by United Cerebral Palsy clients, pending approval from the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve Submitting request to use the Town Common on July 22, 2022, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm for a small bake sale run by United Cerebral Palsy clients, pending approval from the Board of Health..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donnelly)
Approve The Friends of the Library request to put a membership form and information in the December 2022 Light Bill mailings
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve The Friends of the Library request to put a membership form and information in the December 2022 Light Bill mailings.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve The Friends of the Library request to put a membership form and information in the December 2022 Light Bill mailings..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Request to Extend Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations, which are nearly complete
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Request to Extend Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations, which are nearly complete.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Request to Extend Norwood Light Department Cable Negotiations, which are nearly complete..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve request to change the name on the VIF License from AMR Auto Holdings-BN, LLC BMW of Norwood to GPI MA-SB, Inc dba BMW of Norwood for their facility located at 918 Boston Providence...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to change the name on the VIF License from AMR Auto Holdings-BN, LLC BMW of Norwood to GPI MA-SB, Inc dba BMW of Norwood for their facility located at 918 Boston Providence Turnpike The Board reviewed the evidence submitted by Workmen’s Hall, 99.5 Wilson St to determine their compliance with the Board’s Directives following their May 24, 2022 hearing to determine if the suspended weeks closing should be served or not, and if so, when it will be served.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to change the name on the VIF License from AMR Auto Holdings-BN, LLC BMW of Norwood to GPI MA-SB, Inc dba BMW of Norwood for their facility located at 918 Boston Providence Turnpike The Board reviewed the evidence submitted by Workmen’s Hall, 99.5 Wilson St to determine their compliance with the Board’s Directives following their May 24, 2022 hearing to determine if the suspended weeks closing should be served or not, and if so, when it will be served..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Inform Workmen’s Hall that they do not need to serve the days held in abeyance
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to inform Workmen’s Hall that they do not need to serve the days held in abeyance.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to inform Workmen’s Hall that they do not need to serve the days held in abeyance..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Have Selectman Grow work with the Manager’s office to pen a letter to the representatives in the House and the Senate stating the Town of Norwood’s position that a clean extension of current...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to have Selectman Grow work with the Manager’s office to pen a letter to the representatives in the House and the Senate stating the Town of Norwood’s position that a clean extension of current policy was needed, but the additional items adding permanent hybrid meeting legislation and increasing requirements for accessibility without funding from the state (House 4991, section 17 A-J) needed further review and negotiation and should not be part of this legislation.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to have Selectman Grow work with the Manager’s office to pen a letter to the representatives in the House and the Senate stating the Town of Norwood’s position that a clean extension of current policy was needed, but the additional items adding permanent hybrid meeting legislation and increasing requirements for accessibility without funding from the state (House 4991, section 17 A-J) needed further review and negotiation and should not be part of this legislation..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
File the following memorandum: Verizon Submitting notification of pricing changes Capital Outlay Committee Appointments Gerri Slater, Town Moderator, submitting notification of appointments to the...
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memorandum: Verizon Submitting notification of pricing changes Capital Outlay Committee Appointments Gerri Slater, Town Moderator, submitting notification of appointments to the Capital Outlay Committee: Tom McQuaid of District 3, and Sarah Sullivan of District 9.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memorandum: Verizon Submitting notification of pricing changes Capital Outlay Committee Appointments Gerri Slater, Town Moderator, submitting notification of appointments to the Capital Outlay Committee: Tom McQuaid of District 3, and Sarah Sullivan of District 9..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Norwood Building Department
Recind their permit – Norwood Building Department
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to recind their permit.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to recind their permit..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Adjourn – Norwood Building Department
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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