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February 28, 2023
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Warrant Signature Update
File – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to file
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to file Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Approve 2-14-2023 Minutes
Motion to approve 2-14-2023 Minutes
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 2-14-2023 Minutes Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Approve 10-26-21 Minutes
Motion to Approve 10-26-21 Minutes
Yes: Donohue, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donnelly, Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve 10-26-21 Minutes Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Helen Abdallah-Donohue and Matthew Lane Abstain Robert Donnelly and Amanda Grow Carried 3-0.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Beverages should be suspended, limited or revoked, for
Continue this hearing until August 22, 2023
Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Abstain Helen Abdallah-Donohue Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Abstain Helen Abdallah-Donohue Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
General Laws, as amended, for the sale of All Alcoholic
Close the hearing – General Laws, as amended, for the sale of All Alcoholic
Motion to close the hearing
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow Jillian Paulitzky, manager, appeared before the Board and explained tha.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Jillian Paulitzky, manager, appeared before the Board and
Approve the transfer as submitted
Motion to approve the transfer as submitted.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer as submitted. Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
National Historical Register Designation
Support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for $10,000 for the application to the National Historical Register Designation
Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for $10,000 for the application to the National Historical Register Designation
The vote does not list Helen Abdallah Donohue, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for $10,000 for the application to the National Historical Register Designation Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Nay William Plasko Carried 3-1.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Grow
Support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for the $192,000 for the Phase One Construction as outlined
Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for the $192,000 for the Phase One Construction as outlined.
The vote does not list Helen Abdallah Donohue, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for the $192,000 for the Phase One Construction as outlined. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Aye Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Nay William Plasko Carried 3-1.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Continue the work of the Morse House Committee and ask the current committee to continue
Motion to continue the work of the Morse House Committee and ask the current committee to continue.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the work of the Morse House Committee and ask the current committee to continue. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Car Wash Request: Boy Scout Troop 49
Approve – Car Wash Request: Boy Scout Troop 49
Motion to approve.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.2 Memorial Hall Request: League of Women’s Voters Submitting request.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Chapel St
Approve – Chapel St
Motion to approve.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.4 Town Hall Request: Norwood Day Blood Drive Submitting request from.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Town Hall for the duration of the Norwood Day Festival on
Approve – Town Hall for the duration of the Norwood Day Festival on
Motion to approve
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Boston Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church for a concert on May
Approve, with Board of Health approval regarding food, and the condition that music be kept at a reasonable volume
Motion to approve, with Board of Health approval regarding food, and the condition that music be kept at a reasonable volume.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve, with Board of Health approval regarding food, and the condition that music be kept at a reasonable volume. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane 4.6 Municipal Parking Permit Request: Gaeta Exterior Services Submitting request.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Submitting request for a parking permit from Gaeta Exterior
Approve – Submitting request for a parking permit from Gaeta Exterior
Motion to approve
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
For signature of the Board
Sign – For signature of the Board
Motion to sign.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Matthew Lane 4.8 Winter Street Landfill Use Request: 3DEO Submitting request from 3.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Winter Street Landfill Use Request: 3DEO
Approve request – Winter Street Landfill Use Request: 3DEO
Motion to approve request
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve request Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Matthew Lane Joe Collins, Economic Development Director, and Dale Fried of 3DEO app.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Permanent Building Construction Committee, and potential
Table this item until the meeting of March 28, 2023
Motion to table this item until the meeting of March 28, 2023.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to table this item until the meeting of March 28, 2023. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Chairman Plasko spoke about facilities and staff being able to handle these is.” (Motion: Grow)
Submitting request from Mark Raymond, Airport Manager, for
Ask the Airport Commission to come before the Board to explain this in more detail
Motion to ask the Airport Commission to come before the Board to explain this in more detail.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to ask the Airport Commission to come before the Board to explain this in more detail. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.11 Department of Telecommunications and Cable Comcast License Expiration Not.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Telecommunications and Cable regarding Comcast License
Table this item until it is ready
Motion to table this item until it is ready.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to table this item until it is ready. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane This item is already being worked on, and will come before the board when the pro.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
Approve – Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
Motion to approve.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane 4.13 Hackney License Application: Mohamed Adam Submitting Hackney License app.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Submitting Hackney License application for Mohamed Adam
Request additional information as well as to ask the applicant to come before the Board at a future meeting
Motion to request additional information as well as to ask the applicant to come before the Board at a future meeting.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to request additional information as well as to ask the applicant to come before the Board at a future meeting. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane 4.14 Hackney License Application: Sami Sinan Alati Submitting Hackney License.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Submitting Hackney License application for Sami Sinan Alati
Request additional information as well as to ask the applicant to come before the Board at a future meeting
Motion to request additional information as well as to ask the applicant to come before the Board at a future meeting.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to request additional information as well as to ask the applicant to come before the Board at a future meeting. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane 5. Memoranda Motion to file all memoranda. Seconded by: Matthew Lane 5.1 Pers.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow A True Record ATTEST: _________________________________ Executive Assistant.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
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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