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April 25, 2023
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad
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: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Submitting meeting minutes for approval of the Board
Approve – Submitting meeting minutes for approval 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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Mary Mulroney of National Grid joined the Board and
Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains of the National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes highways and places of the...
Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains of the National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes highways and places of the Town of Norwood substantially as described in the petition date March 23, 2023 attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same, are hereby consented to and approved. Conditions: For National Grid to commit funds to a landscape architect or community group to design landscape improvements within the traffic circle and to also perform the work of the landscape improvements and to install plants and materials to the satisfaction of the Town.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains of the National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes highways and places of the Town of Norwood substantially as described in the petition date March 23, 2023 attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same, are hereby consented to and approved. Conditions: For National Grid to commit funds to a landscape architect or community group to design landscape improvements within the traffic circle and to also perform the work of the landscape improvements and to install plants and materials to the satisfaction of the Town. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Michael Saad, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Submitting request from Norwood High School Golf Team to
Approve – Submitting request from Norwood High School Golf Team to
Motion to Approve.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Submitting request from Friends of Norwood Boys Soccer
Approve – Submitting request from Friends of Norwood Boys Soccer
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)
Association for a One Day Liquor License for a fellowship
Approve – Association for a One Day Liquor License for a fellowship
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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request for use of the Town Common for an Art
Approve with conditions of police detail and bond insurance
Motion to Approve with conditions of police detail and bond insurance.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve with conditions of police detail and bond insurance. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting reuqest from the Norwood Farmer’s Market to use
Approve – Submitting reuqest from the Norwood Farmer’s Market 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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Progress Norwood submitting request to reschedule their
Approve – Progress Norwood submitting request to reschedule their
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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Gulf and Norwood Mobil
Send comment that there are no objections as long as there is no seating in the establishment, for both Norwood Gulf and Norwood Mobil
Motion to send comment that there are no objections as long as there is no seating in the establishment, for both Norwood Gulf and Norwood Mobil.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to send comment that there are no objections as long as there is no seating in the establishment, for both Norwood Gulf and Norwood Mobil. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Memorial Bench Donation
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: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
For Discussion
Approve the new outdoor dining regulations with the addition of language prohibiting outdoor dining on the street on Washington Street from Howard Street to Guild Square
Motion to approve the new outdoor dining regulations with the addition of language prohibiting outdoor dining on the street on Washington Street from Howard Street to Guild Square.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the new outdoor dining regulations with the addition of language prohibiting outdoor dining on the street on Washington Street from Howard Street to Guild Square. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
For discussion and approval of the Board
Authorize the Chairman to sign
Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Memoranda
File all items 5.1-5.5
Motion to file all items 5.1-5.5
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to file all items 5.1-5.5 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow 5.1 Planning Board Reorganization Submitting information. 5.2 Comcast Submittin.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
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: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, 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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