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March 14, 2023
18 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Helen Abdallah-Donohue
Motion to file – Helen Abdallah-Donohue
Motion to file
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“motion to file Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Motion to approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
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: Helen Abdallah-Donohue 3 Appointments Page 1 of 8 3.1 5:30pm- Joint Budget Meeting with th.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
member of the Economic Development Committee
Form a Master Plan Steering Committee formulated of: 1 member of the Planning Board 1 member of the Board of Selectmen 1 member of the Conservation Commission 1 member of the Zoning Board of...
Motion to form a Master Plan Steering Committee formulated of: 1 member of the Planning Board 1 member of the Board of Selectmen 1 member of the Conservation Commission 1 member of the Zoning Board of Appeals 1 member of the Economic Development Committee and 6 residents at large with certain areas of expertise, appointed by a committee composed of the Town Moderator, the chair or designee of the Planning Board, and the chair or designee of the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to form a Master Plan Steering Committee formulated of: 1 member of the Planning Board 1 member of the Board of Selectmen 1 member of the Conservation Commission 1 member of the Zoning Board of Appeals 1 member of the Economic Development Committee and 6 residents at large with certain areas of expertise, appointed by a committee composed of the Town Moderator, the chair or designee of the Planning Board, and the chair or designee of the Board of Selectmen. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane The Planning Board joined the Board to discuss the Master Plan Steering Commi.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Mark Raymond and Mark Ryan presenting information about
Authorize and allow the Chairman to sign the grant assurances
Motion to authorize and allow the Chairman to sign the grant assurances
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize and allow the Chairman to sign the grant assurances Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Mr. Mark Ryan and Mr. Mark Raymond came before the Board and presen.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Submitting request from Norwood Boy’s Lacrosse to use the
Approve – Submitting request from Norwood Boy’s Lacrosse to use the
Motion to approve
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly 4.2 Extension of Hours Request: Irish Brewing Boston Submitting request from.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Submitting request from Irish Brewing Boston to extend their
Approve – Submitting request from Irish Brewing Boston to extend their
Motion to approve
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.3 Light Bill Advertisement: Fourth of July Celebration Page 3 of 8 Committee.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request from the Fourth of July Celebration
Approve – Submitting request from the Fourth of July Celebration
Motion to approve
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.4 Town Common Request: Norwood Junior Women’s Club Summer Concert Series Sub.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
They request 6pm until 8pm, inclusive of set up and take
Approve – They request 6pm until 8pm, inclusive of set up and take
Motion to approve
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.5 Town Common Request: Patriotic Rosary Submitting request from Rita.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Rita Russo to use the Gazebo from
Approve – Submitting request from Rita Russo to use the Gazebo from
Motion to approve
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Matthew Lane 4.6 Town Common Request: United Church of Norwood Back to School Event.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Submitting request from Omar Medina of United Church of
Approve – Submitting request from Omar Medina of United Church of
Motion to approve Page 4 of 8
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Page 4 of 8 Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue 4.7 Sign Request: Norwood Evening Garden Club Submitting request fr.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
at the Nichols St. rotary at Norwood High
Approve – at the Nichols St. rotary at Norwood High
Motion to approve
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.8 Norwood Housing Authority Tenant Board Member Vacancy For considera.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Norwood Housing Authority Tenant Board Member Vacancy
Interview a selection of 4 candidates Christine Diaz, Maria F. Santos, John Kois, and Pierre Soime and any other suggestions of the Board at the meeting of 3/28/23
Motion to interview a selection of 4 candidates Christine Diaz, Maria F. Santos, John Kois, and Pierre Soime and any other suggestions of the Board at the meeting of 3/28/23.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to interview a selection of 4 candidates Christine Diaz, Maria F. Santos, John Kois, and Pierre Soime and any other suggestions of the Board at the meeting of 3/28/23. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue The Board deliberated about the best process for selection. 4.9 Cor.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Correspondence Regarding Bill SD2395
Motion to craft a letter in support of this senate bill
Motion to craft a letter in support of this senate bill.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“motion to craft a letter in support of this senate bill. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Mr. Donnelly will craft the letter to the legislature in support Pa.” (Motion: Donnelly)
Annualand Special Town Meeting
Set the Annual (6:30pm) and Special (6:3pm) Town Meetings on May 8, at the High School and close and sign the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting at the March 28, 2023 meeting, and close the...
Motion to set the Annual (6:30pm) and Special (6:3pm) Town Meetings on May 8, at the High School and close and sign the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting at the March 28, 2023 meeting, and close the warrant for Special Town meeting on April 4, 2023 and sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting at the April 11, 2023 meeting.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to set the Annual (6:30pm) and Special (6:3pm) Town Meetings on May 8, at the High School and close and sign the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting at the March 28, 2023 meeting, and close the warrant for Special Town meeting on April 4, 2023 and sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting at the April 11, 2023 meeting. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow 4.11 Recreation Department Fee Changes Submitting letter from John Kinney, Sup.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting letter from John Kinney, Superintendent of
Approve changes to the fees as submitted
Motion to approve changes to the fees as submitted
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to approve changes to the fees as submitted Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue 4.12 Cemetery Deeds For signature of the Board: Margaret M Hicky-O’Don.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
For signature of the Board
Sign – For signature of the Board
Motion to sign :
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to sign : Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Matthew Lane Page 6 of 8 5. Memoranda Motion to file Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donoh.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Memoranda
File – Memoranda
Motion to file
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
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“Motion to file Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Robert Donnelly 5.1 3A/MBTA Interim Compliance Approval Letter Department of Housin.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Donnelly)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“motion to adjourn Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Helen Abdallah- Donohue Carried 5-0.” (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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