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April 11, 2023
40 recorded votes, 39 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Selectman
Appoint Matthew Lane to the Chairman of the Board of Selectman
Motion to appoint Matthew Lane to the Chairman of the Board of Selectman
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Matthew Lane to the Chairman of the Board of Selectman Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Appoint Jess Jozwik to the Clerk of the Board
Motion to appoint Jess Jozwik to the Clerk of the Board
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jess Jozwik to the Clerk of the Board Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Selectmen
Appoint Robert Donnelly to the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Motion to appoint Robert Donnelly to the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Robert Donnelly to the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
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: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Approve as submitted – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Motion to approve as submitted
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as submitted Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Washington Street, Norwood, Massachusetts under Section
Close the hearing – Washington Street, Norwood, Massachusetts under Section
Motion to close the hearing
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
With no further public comment, the hearing was closed
Approve the license application with the condition of no advertising on the exterior of the premises
Motion to approve the license application with the condition of no advertising on the exterior of the premises.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the license application with the condition of no advertising on the exterior of the premises. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Laws, as amended, for a Farmer-Winery Series Pouring Permit
Close the hearing – Laws, as amended, for a Farmer-Winery Series Pouring Permit
Motion to close the hearing
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Carnegie Row- his client was concerned about the date on the
Approve the license with the condition Castle Island work with the Heath Norwood LLC regarding ways to mitigate parking concerns at 128 Carnegie Row
Motion to approve the license with the condition Castle Island work with the Heath Norwood LLC regarding ways to mitigate parking concerns at 128 Carnegie Row
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the license with the condition Castle Island work with the Heath Norwood LLC regarding ways to mitigate parking concerns at 128 Carnegie Row Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Submitting request from the Department of Public Works to
Approve items 5.1 through 5.4
Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Committee to hang a banner over Washington Street
Approve items 5.1 through 5.4
Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Norwood High School Girl’s
Approve items 5.1 through 5.4
Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Norwood High School Girl’s Soccer
Approve items 5.1 through 5.4
Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.1 through 5.4 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from the Norwood Cultural Council to use
Approve – Submitting request from the Norwood Cultural Council to use
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: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Submitting request from Geoffry Baguma to host the second
Approve 5.6-5.9 – Submitting request from Geoffry Baguma to host the second
Motion to approve 5.6-5.9
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 5.6-5.9 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from the Norwood Art Association to host
Approve 5.6-5.9 – Submitting request from the Norwood Art Association to host
Motion to approve 5.6-5.9
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 5.6-5.9 Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Progress Norwood to host their
Approve 5.6-5.9 – Submitting request from Progress Norwood to host their
Motion to approve 5.6-5.9
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 5.6-5.9 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Progress Norwood to host their third
Approve 5.6-5.9 – Submitting request from Progress Norwood to host their third
Motion to approve 5.6-5.9
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 5.6-5.9 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from resident Bailey Lenhardt for non-
Approve, with the bounce house being permitted with provided insurance
Motion to approve, with the bounce house being permitted with provided insurance
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve, with the bounce house being permitted with provided insurance Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request from the Morrill Memorial Library
Approve – Submitting request from the Morrill Memorial Library
Motion to approve
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
people expected.
Approve – people expected.
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: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
One Day Liquor: St. Catherine of Siena School
Approve – One Day Liquor: St. Catherine of Siena School
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: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Donation for Acceptance of the Board
Accept under chapter 44, section 53A for it’s intended purpose
Motion to accept under chapter 44, section 53A for it’s intended purpose
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept under chapter 44, section 53A for it’s intended purpose Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Motion to accept under chapter 44, section 53A for it’s intended purpose
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept under chapter 44, section 53A for it’s intended purpose Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
For Discussion
Set a show cause hearing
Motion to set a show cause hearing
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to set a show cause hearing Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Annual Appointments and Reappointments for discussion and
Appoint all listed and interested individuals and hold the ZBA appointments until the Board is able to set up interviews
Motion to appoint all listed and interested individuals and hold the ZBA appointments until the Board is able to set up interviews.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint all listed and interested individuals and hold the ZBA appointments until the Board is able to set up interviews. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
For discussion and vote of the Board
Reappoint Carly Rockland and Catherine Walsh to the Conservation Commission
Motion to reappoint Carly Rockland and Catherine Walsh to the Conservation Commission.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint Carly Rockland and Catherine Walsh to the Conservation Commission. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
For signature of the Board and discussion
Recommend to the Finance Commission that $370,000 listed as free cash, $185,000 in override stabilization for the total amount come out of override stabilization
Motion to recommend to the Finance Commission that $370,000 listed as free cash, $185,000 in override stabilization for the total amount come out of override stabilization.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend to the Finance Commission that $370,000 listed as free cash, $185,000 in override stabilization for the total amount come out of override stabilization. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Civic Center and Rappropriate To Women’s Locker Room
Support Article to Rescind Lobby Renovation At Civic Center and Rappropriate To Women’s Locker Room
Motion to support Article to Rescind Lobby Renovation At Civic Center and Rappropriate To Women’s Locker Room
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to support Article to Rescind Lobby Renovation At Civic Center and Rappropriate To Women’s Locker Room Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Motion to oppose Articles to Amend Zoning for Boston Providence Highway Dis.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Oppose Articles to Amend Zoning for Boston Providence Highway District (BPH)
Motion to oppose Articles to Amend Zoning for Boston Providence Highway District (BPH)
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to oppose Articles to Amend Zoning for Boston Providence Highway District (BPH) Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Fire Department , and adoption could cause unnecessary
Oppose Petitioner Article for Strong Fire Chief and add additional language to the yellow sheet thusly: The Board of Selectmen oppose the adoption of Chapter 48 sections 42, 43 and 44 being...
Motion to oppose Petitioner Article for Strong Fire Chief and add additional language to the yellow sheet thusly: The Board of Selectmen oppose the adoption of Chapter 48 sections 42, 43 and 44 being proposed because they believe this action would make no material changes in the administration of the Fire Department , and adoption could cause unnecessary confusion when read separately from the Special Act of 1914, commonly referred to as the Town Charter.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to oppose Petitioner Article for Strong Fire Chief and add additional language to the yellow sheet thusly: The Board of Selectmen oppose the adoption of Chapter 48 sections 42, 43 and 44 being proposed because they believe this action would make no material changes in the administration of the Fire Department , and adoption could cause unnecessary confusion when read separately from the Special Act of 1914, commonly referred to as the Town Charter. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Unpaid Bills
Support articles 1, 3-10 8:01 Internal Transfers 55 Lenox Street Abandonment of Drain Easement Light Department Borrowing To Provide Redundant Power Supply to Norwood Municipal Light Department...
Motion to support articles 1, 3-10 8:01 Internal Transfers 55 Lenox Street Abandonment of Drain Easement Light Department Borrowing To Provide Redundant Power Supply to Norwood Municipal Light Department Large Industerial Customer School Department CIP Request Contract Services for an Elementary School Study Transfer to Sewer Debt Service General Bylaw Format Update Authorization to Seek Grant Reimbursment Unpaid Bills
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to support articles 1, 3-10 8:01 Internal Transfers 55 Lenox Street Abandonment of Drain Easement Light Department Borrowing To Provide Redundant Power Supply to Norwood Municipal Light Department Large Industerial Customer School Department CIP Request Contract Services for an Elementary School Study Transfer to Sewer Debt Service General Bylaw Format Update Authorization to Seek Grant Reimbursment Unpaid Bills Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
For discussion
Support community preservation projects
Motion to support community preservation projects
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to support community preservation projects Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
For Discussion and vote of the Board
Approve – For Discussion and vote of the Board
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: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Committee
Approve the traffic safety recommendations
Motion to approve the traffic safety recommendations
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the traffic safety recommendations Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
For Discussion
Table adopting amendments to the Town’s Outdoor Dining policy
Motion to table adopting amendments to the Town’s Outdoor Dining policy.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to table adopting amendments to the Town’s Outdoor Dining policy. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approve outdoor dining application for Lewis’s
Motion to approve outdoor dining application for Lewis’s
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve outdoor dining application for Lewis’s Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to close the portion of Central Street
Approve the closure of Central Street
Motion to approve the closure of Central Street
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the closure of Central Street Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Memoranda
File 6.1-6.7 – Memoranda
Motion to File 6.1-6.7
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to File 6.1-6.7 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, 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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