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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 8, 2022

15 recorded votes, 2 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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file this information.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file this information..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve meeting minutes for October 25, 2022 as submitted

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to approve meeting minutes for October 25, 2022 as submitted.

Yes: Donohue, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donnelly

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-0 to approve meeting minutes for October 25, 2022 as submitted. Selectman Donnelly abstained..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Bared voted unanimously to close the hearing.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Bared voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve this request

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to approve this request with Selectman Grow abstaining.

Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Grow

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to approve this request with Selectman Grow abstaining..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing.

From the minutes

“Upon motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve all of the license requests above

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve all of the license requests above.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve all of the license requests above..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve request to use the Town Common for the Norwood Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from noon until 4:30pm

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to use the Town Common for the Norwood Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from noon until 4:30pm..

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to use the Town Common for the Norwood Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from noon until 4:30pm...” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve request to display the nativity display on the Washington Street side of the Town Common from December 3, 2022, until January 7, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to display the nativity display on the Washington Street side of the Town Common from December 3, 2022, until January 7, 2023.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request to display the nativity display on the Washington Street side of the Town Common from December 3, 2022, until January 7, 2023..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for The Barrel House Z’s Holiday Shopping event on November 12, 2022, from noon until 4pm, with approx. 300 guests expected throughout...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for The Barrel House Z’s Holiday Shopping event on November 12, 2022, from noon until 4pm, with approx. 300 guests expected throughout that time.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a one day wine and malt beverages license for The Barrel House Z’s Holiday Shopping event on November 12, 2022, from noon until 4pm, with approx. 300 guests expected throughout that time..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve request for a one day liquor license for a birthday party event on November 19, 2022, from 8:00pm until 1:00am, with approx. 50 guests expected

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a one day liquor license for a birthday party event on November 19, 2022, from 8:00pm until 1:00am, with approx. 50 guests expected.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a one day liquor license for a birthday party event on November 19, 2022, from 8:00pm until 1:00am, with approx. 50 guests expected..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve application for Entertainment License for Mizuya Japanese Restaurant for music on weekdays

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve application for Entertainment License for Mizuya Japanese Restaurant for music on weekdays.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve application for Entertainment License for Mizuya Japanese Restaurant for music on weekdays..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve reappointment of Arati S. Paranjpe to the Norwood Cultural Council at the end of their current term

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve reappointment of Arati S. Paranjpe to the Norwood Cultural Council at the end of their current term.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve reappointment of Arati S. Paranjpe to the Norwood Cultural Council at the end of their current term..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

File the following memoranda: 1

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Building Monthly report

Enter into executive session for Purpose 6

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to enter into executive session for Purpose 6.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to enter into executive session for Purpose 6..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn – Building Monthly report

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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