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February 14, 2023
23 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
Enter executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session 06:30 PM Executive Session Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s.21(a) to the following matters: *Section 21 (a)(3), To...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to enter executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session 06:30 PM Executive Session Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s.21(a) to the following matters: *Section 21 (a)(3), To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Local 1631 The Board was joined by Town Council David Deluca and Fire Chief David Hayes.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to enter executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session 06:30 PM Executive Session Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s.21(a) to the following matters: *Section 21 (a)(3), To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Local 1631 The Board was joined by Town Council David Deluca and Fire Chief David Hayes..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Executive Session
Go into open session – Executive Session
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to go into open session.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to go into open session..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Close the hearing – Executive Session
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Grant the license. 7:15 PM John Kinney, Superintendent of Recreation New Recreation Director John Kinney came before the Board, shared his background and his excitement to be involved in such an...
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to grant the license. 7:15 PM John Kinney, Superintendent of Recreation New Recreation Director John Kinney came before the Board, shared his background and his excitement to be involved in such an active recreation department. 7:30 PM Public Hearing: Show Cause Hearing, Claddagh House LLC, DBA Shamrock Pub; 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 motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to grant the license. 7:15 PM John Kinney, Superintendent of Recreation New Recreation Director John Kinney came before the Board, shared his background and his excitement to be involved in such an active recreation department. 7:30 PM Public Hearing: Show Cause Hearing, Claddagh House LLC, DBA Shamrock Pub; 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: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Close this hearing – Executive Session
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to close this hearing.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to close this hearing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
File this information – Executive Session
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 meeting minutes for January 24, 2023 as submitted
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for January 24, 2023 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve meeting minutes for January 24, 2023 as submitted..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Approve request from the Bay State Animal Cooperative to hold a car/dog wash in the municipal lot alongside their rabies/microchipping clinic, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 9:00am until 2:00pm
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from the Bay State Animal Cooperative to hold a car/dog wash in the municipal lot alongside their rabies/microchipping clinic, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from the Bay State Animal Cooperative to hold a car/dog wash in the municipal lot alongside their rabies/microchipping clinic, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 9:00am until 2:00pm..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve request from Norwood High School Gymnastics team to hold a car wash in the municipal lot to benefit their team, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from Norwood High School Gymnastics team to hold a car wash in the municipal lot to benefit their team, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from Norwood High School Gymnastics team to hold a car wash in the municipal lot to benefit their team, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve request from Norwood Little League and Norwood Youth Softball to host a small parade, starting at 10:00am at the Washington Street Honeydew Donuts, and ending at the CMS Little League...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from Norwood Little League and Norwood Youth Softball to host a small parade, starting at 10:00am at the Washington Street Honeydew Donuts, and ending at the CMS Little League fields around 10:40am.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from Norwood Little League and Norwood Youth Softball to host a small parade, starting at 10:00am at the Washington Street Honeydew Donuts, and ending at the CMS Little League fields around 10:40am..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve request for a one day liquor license for a Circle of Hope fundraiser at the Brookside Café on February 21, 2023 from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 55 guests expected
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a one day liquor license for a Circle of Hope fundraiser at the Brookside Café on February 21, 2023 from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 55 guests expected.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for a one day liquor license for a Circle of Hope fundraiser at the Brookside Café on February 21, 2023 from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 55 guests expected..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve request for two one day liquor licenses for Shiplap and Chandeliers’ One Year Anniversary event at 61 Endicott Street, Norwood MA from 11:00am until 5:00pm on both February 25 and 26, 2023
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for two one day liquor licenses for Shiplap and Chandeliers’ One Year Anniversary event at 61 Endicott Street, Norwood MA from 11:00am until 5:00pm on both February 25 and 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for two one day liquor licenses for Shiplap and Chandeliers’ One Year Anniversary event at 61 Endicott Street, Norwood MA from 11:00am until 5:00pm on both February 25 and 26, 2023..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Approve request from the Retirement Board that the Board of Selectmen, as the local approving authority, review and vote to approve the additional increase of 2% effective July 1, 2022
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve request from the Retirement Board that the Board of Selectmen, as the local approving authority, review and vote to approve the additional increase of 2% effective July 1, 2022, 4-0, with Chairman Plasko abstaining.
Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, Grow, LaneAbstained: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted to approve request from the Retirement Board that the Board of Selectmen, as the local approving authority, review and vote to approve the additional increase of 2% effective July 1, 2022, 4-0, with Chairman Plasko abstaining..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve Advance in Lieu of Borrowing: 1297 Washington Street, request to borrow against Stabilization for adequate funding available for closing
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve Advance in Lieu of Borrowing: 1297 Washington Street, request to borrow against Stabilization for adequate funding available for closing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to approve Advance in Lieu of Borrowing: 1297 Washington Street, request to borrow against Stabilization for adequate funding available for closing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
File the Metropolitan Area Planning Council submitting notification of seat vacancy and information on this position
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to file the Metropolitan Area Planning Council submitting notification of seat vacancy and information on this position.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to file the Metropolitan Area Planning Council submitting notification of seat vacancy and information on this position..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Ratify appointment of Christine Diaz to the Commission on Disability
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to ratify appointment of Christine Diaz to the Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to ratify appointment of Christine Diaz to the Commission on Disability..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Approve request from the Senior Center to surplus and recycle damaged items
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from the Senior Center to surplus and recycle damaged items.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from the Senior Center to surplus and recycle damaged items..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Approve request from Traffic Safety Committee that the DPW be allowed to install a 30mph sign between the two entrances at the Stone Bridge Apartments on Dean Street, the Police Chief would like...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from Traffic Safety Committee that the DPW be allowed to install a 30mph sign between the two entrances at the Stone Bridge Apartments on Dean Street, the Police Chief would like to monitor the westbound direction of traffic and needs that sign to mount the radar/data equipment.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request from Traffic Safety Committee that the DPW be allowed to install a 30mph sign between the two entrances at the Stone Bridge Apartments on Dean Street, the Police Chief would like to monitor the westbound direction of traffic and needs that sign to mount the radar/data equipment..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Approve request for approval of the Board for permission to install emergency equipment boxes near Ellis and Hawes Ponds for his Eagle Scout Project from Mr. Liam MacLean of Troop 49
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for approval of the Board for permission to install emergency equipment boxes near Ellis and Hawes Ponds for his Eagle Scout Project from Mr. Liam MacLean of Troop 49.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to approve request for approval of the Board for permission to install emergency equipment boxes near Ellis and Hawes Ponds for his Eagle Scout Project from Mr. Liam MacLean of Troop 49..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Accept and deposit Middlesex Integrative Medicine annual renewal and license fee
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to accept and deposit Middlesex Integrative Medicine annual renewal and license fee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to accept and deposit Middlesex Integrative Medicine annual renewal and license fee..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Sign the following Cemetery Deeds Coleen M Brierley, of 125 Bond Street, for Lot SGW-19 Florentine M Locke, of 170 Hill Street, for Lot C3-232 Jane Lazzaro 218 Common St Walpole MA, for Lot C3-215...
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign the following Cemetery Deeds Coleen M Brierley, of 125 Bond Street, for Lot SGW-19 Florentine M Locke, of 170 Hill Street, for Lot C3-232 Jane Lazzaro 218 Common St Walpole MA, for Lot C3-215 Janet F Dalton of 421 Washington Street, for G6-116 Melissa A Tonry of 19 Shawanue Ave, Oak Bluffs MA for Lot SGW-17
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to sign the following Cemetery Deeds Coleen M Brierley, of 125 Bond Street, for Lot SGW-19 Florentine M Locke, of 170 Hill Street, for Lot C3-232 Jane Lazzaro 218 Common St Walpole MA, for Lot C3-215 Janet F Dalton of 421 Washington Street, for G6-116 Melissa A Tonry of 19 Shawanue Ave, Oak Bluffs MA for Lot SGW-17.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Cemetery Deeds
File the following memoranda: 1
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted unanimously to file the following memoranda: 1..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Norwood Building Department
Adjourn – Norwood Building Department
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
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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