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November 29, 2022
19 recorded votes, 0 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
Enter executive session by roll call for Purpose 3
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to enter executive session by roll call for Purpose 3.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to enter executive session by roll call for Purpose 3..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Paula Road) , concerned that the buffers required by the Planning Department are not yet erected and this would
Close the hearing – Paula Road) , concerned that the buffers required by the Planning Department are not yet erected and this would
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve this license. 7:15 PM Public Hearing: Tax Levy Public hearing concerning the percentages of fiscal 2023 tax levy to be borne by each class of property, in accordance with Chapter 40,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve this license. 7:15 PM Public Hearing: Tax Levy Public hearing concerning the percentages of fiscal 2023 tax levy to be borne by each class of property, in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended by Chapter 369 of the Acts of 1982 and Chapter 79 of the Acts of 1983 Timothy McDonough, Michael Thornton, and James Grover joined the Board, and gave history of why they need to have this annual hearing, and answered the Board’s questions regarding the Tax Rates and Tip Factor.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve this license. 7:15 PM Public Hearing: Tax Levy Public hearing concerning the percentages of fiscal 2023 tax levy to be borne by each class of property, in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended by Chapter 369 of the Acts of 1982 and Chapter 79 of the Acts of 1983 Timothy McDonough, Michael Thornton, and James Grover joined the Board, and gave history of why they need to have this annual hearing, and answered the Board’s questions regarding the Tax Rates and Tip Factor..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
For a 1.71 tip factor – Paula Road) , concerned that the buffers required by the Planning Department are not yet erected and this would
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously for a 1.71 tip factor.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously for a 1.71 tip factor..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
File this information – Paula Road) , concerned that the buffers required by the Planning Department are not yet erected and this would
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)
Approve the minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting as submitted
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting as submitted..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve the request to hold the annual Menorah Lighting on the Town Common on the evening (6:00pm until 8:00pm) of Sunday December 18, 2022 and to display the Menorah on the Town Common from...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to hold the annual Menorah Lighting on the Town Common on the evening (6:00pm until 8:00pm) of Sunday December 18, 2022 and to display the Menorah on the Town Common from December 16, 2022 until December 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to hold the annual Menorah Lighting on the Town Common on the evening (6:00pm until 8:00pm) of Sunday December 18, 2022 and to display the Menorah on the Town Common from December 16, 2022 until December 26, 2022..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve the request to display the nativity scene on the lawn of the Morse House, 1265 Washington Street, for the Holiday Season
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to display the nativity scene on the lawn of the Morse House, 1265 Washington Street, for the Holiday Season.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to display the nativity scene on the lawn of the Morse House, 1265 Washington Street, for the Holiday Season..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the request from Irish Brewing Boston for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a pop up tasting room bar/coffee at Shiplap and Chandeliers at 61 Endicott Street, on Saturday,...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request from Irish Brewing Boston for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a pop up tasting room bar/coffee at Shiplap and Chandeliers at 61 Endicott Street, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 10:00am until 8:00pm, with approximately 200 guests expected throughout that time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request from Irish Brewing Boston for a one day wine and malt beverages license for a pop up tasting room bar/coffee at Shiplap and Chandeliers at 61 Endicott Street, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 10:00am until 8:00pm, with approximately 200 guests expected throughout that time..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the request from the Norwood Portuguese Club for a one day beer and wine license for a party on December 31, 2022, from 6:00pm until 2:00am at their location on 1090 Washington Street,...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request from the Norwood Portuguese Club for a one day beer and wine license for a party on December 31, 2022, from 6:00pm until 2:00am at their location on 1090 Washington Street, with 75 people expected.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request from the Norwood Portuguese Club for a one day beer and wine license for a party on December 31, 2022, from 6:00pm until 2:00am at their location on 1090 Washington Street, with 75 people expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve the request to allow the annual Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 17, 2022, beginning at 12:00pm at the Highland and Old Parish Cemeteries, placing donated wreaths at the...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to allow the annual Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 17, 2022, beginning at 12:00pm at the Highland and Old Parish Cemeteries, placing donated wreaths at the resting places of veterans.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request to allow the annual Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 17, 2022, beginning at 12:00pm at the Highland and Old Parish Cemeteries, placing donated wreaths at the resting places of veterans..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve the Street Acceptances as follows: Orders of Taking for signatures of the Board for each street listed below, as accepted at Town Meeting on November 14, 2022: Katie’s Way Ivy Circle...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Street Acceptances as follows: Orders of Taking for signatures of the Board for each street listed below, as accepted at Town Meeting on November 14, 2022: Katie’s Way Ivy Circle Silver Street King’s Road Lancelot Court Power Lane
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Street Acceptances as follows: Orders of Taking for signatures of the Board for each street listed below, as accepted at Town Meeting on November 14, 2022: Katie’s Way Ivy Circle Silver Street King’s Road Lancelot Court Power Lane.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Power Lane
Approve the final negotiated license agreement and stamped plan from Boston Gas for 1170 Washington Street
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the final negotiated license agreement and stamped plan from Boston Gas for 1170 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the final negotiated license agreement and stamped plan from Boston Gas for 1170 Washington Street..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Approve the following cemetery deeds: Helena Boccadoro, of 102 Eliot St Ashland, for Lot C3-205 Janice M Slade, of 5D Top Flight Drive Norton, for Lot C3-204 Gino Tropeano, of 48 Magnolia Way...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following cemetery deeds: Helena Boccadoro, of 102 Eliot St Ashland, for Lot C3-205 Janice M Slade, of 5D Top Flight Drive Norton, for Lot C3-204 Gino Tropeano, of 48 Magnolia Way Bridgewater, for Lot C3-209
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following cemetery deeds: Helena Boccadoro, of 102 Eliot St Ashland, for Lot C3-205 Janice M Slade, of 5D Top Flight Drive Norton, for Lot C3-204 Gino Tropeano, of 48 Magnolia Way Bridgewater, for Lot C3-209.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Ratify General Manager’s appointment of Shiri Ronen-Attia to the Commission on Disability
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to ratify General Manager’s appointment of Shiri Ronen-Attia to the Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to ratify General Manager’s appointment of Shiri Ronen-Attia to the Commission on Disability..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve the Proposed Ambulance Rate Increase
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Proposed Ambulance Rate Increase.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Proposed Ambulance Rate Increase..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
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)
Police Monthly Report
Adjourn – Police Monthly Report
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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