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August 23, 2022
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
File this information
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to file this information.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to file this information..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Accept the meeting minutes for August 9, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 3-0 by roll call to accept the meeting minutes for August 9, 2022.
Yes: Donohue, Grow, PlaskoAbstained: Donnelly, Lane
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 3-0 by roll call to accept the meeting minutes for August 9, 2022. Selectmen Lane and Donnelly abstained..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve and accept the addendum as submitted
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve and accept the addendum as submitted.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve and accept the addendum as submitted..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve request for the Norwood 150th Committee to use the Town Common and Central street for a Halloween event on October 23, 2022, from 3:00pm until 6:30pm for events including games, crafts,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve request for the Norwood 150th Committee to use the Town Common and Central street for a Halloween event on October 23, 2022, from 3:00pm until 6:30pm for events including games, crafts, contests, food vendors and live and recorded music. 500 guests are expected.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve request for the Norwood 150th Committee to use the Town Common and Central street for a Halloween event on October 23, 2022, from 3:00pm until 6:30pm for events including games, crafts, contests, food vendors and live and recorded music. 500 guests are expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve request to host a birthday party on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm, including non-exclusive use of the play structure
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve request to host a birthday party on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm, including non-exclusive use of the play structure.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve request to host a birthday party on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm, including non-exclusive use of the play structure..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the date change for the DAV Park and Berwick Street Closure, with the Manager’s office reaching out to work with the church and the neighbors
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the date change for the DAV Park and Berwick Street Closure, with the Manager’s office reaching out to work with the church and the neighbors.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the date change for the DAV Park and Berwick Street Closure, with the Manager’s office reaching out to work with the church and the neighbors..” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Close the Hearing
Upon motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to close the Hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to close the Hearing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Approve and sign
Selectman Grow moved that the Board of Selectmen, as cable license Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept and approve the Renewal License agreement with Norwood Light Department, and execute the renewal license, which License shall be effective September 23, 2022., this was seconded by Selectman Donohue, and the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve and sign.
From the minutes
“Selectman Grow moved that the Board of Selectmen, as cable license Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept and approve the Renewal License agreement with Norwood Light Department, and execute the renewal license, which License shall be effective September 23, 2022., this was seconded by Selectman Donohue, and the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve and sign..” (Motion: Grow, second: Donohue)
Sign the Water Bond as submitted by Treasurer Alex Haggerty
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to sign the Water Bond as submitted by Treasurer Alex Haggerty.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to sign the Water Bond as submitted by Treasurer Alex Haggerty..” (Motion: Grow, second: Donohue)
Approve the change to the Car Wash policy submitted by Conservation Planner Holly Jones, to add the requirement to use phosphorous free, more environmentally friendly soaps for the car wash
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the change to the Car Wash policy submitted by Conservation Planner Holly Jones, to add the requirement to use phosphorous free, more environmentally friendly soaps for the car wash.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the change to the Car Wash policy submitted by Conservation Planner Holly Jones, to add the requirement to use phosphorous free, more environmentally friendly soaps for the car wash..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the setting of the final date for submission of warrant articles as October 3, 2022, and the date for the Board to sign the warrant as October 18, 2022 for the November 14, 2022 Special...
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the setting of the final date for submission of warrant articles as October 3, 2022, and the date for the Board to sign the warrant as October 18, 2022 for the November 14, 2022 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the setting of the final date for submission of warrant articles as October 3, 2022, and the date for the Board to sign the warrant as October 18, 2022 for the November 14, 2022 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Refer correspondence from Mary McGrath to the Manager’s office
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to refer correspondence from Mary McGrath to the Manager’s office.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to refer correspondence from Mary McGrath to the Manager’s office..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for a yellow center line to be painted at the curve of Rock Court and Andrews Street and a "Slow- children at play" sign be placed at the...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for a yellow center line to be painted at the curve of Rock Court and Andrews Street and a "Slow- children at play" sign be placed at the beginning of Rock Court.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for a yellow center line to be painted at the curve of Rock Court and Andrews Street and a "Slow- children at play" sign be placed at the beginning of Rock Court..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
With thanks, by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation that a "30mph" sign be posted on both sides of Dean Street between Pleasant and Washington Streets
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously, with thanks, by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation that a "30mph" sign be posted on both sides of Dean Street between Pleasant and Washington Streets.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously, with thanks, by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation that a "30mph" sign be posted on both sides of Dean Street between Pleasant and Washington Streets..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for parking during school events, to put up a-frame signs that read "Parking on right side only
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for parking during school events, to put up a-frame signs that read "Parking on right side only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation for parking during school events, to put up a-frame signs that read "Parking on right side only..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation to post a sign on either side of the Post Office on Guild Street, stating "Slow Down for Pedestrian Traffic"
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation to post a sign on either side of the Post Office on Guild Street, stating "Slow Down for Pedestrian Traffic".
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation to post a sign on either side of the Post Office on Guild Street, stating "Slow Down for Pedestrian Traffic"..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
File
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to file.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to file..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
File the following memoranda: 1
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to file the following memoranda: 1.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to file the following memoranda: 1..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Planning Board
Adjourn – Planning Board
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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