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May 9, 2023
25 recorded votes, 25 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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Approve – 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: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Board approval to apply money from the Special Education
Approve and sign – Board approval to apply money from the Special Education
Motion to approve and sign.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approve and forward to the Police Department for final approval
Motion to Approve and forward to the Police Department for final approval
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve and forward to the Police Department for final approval Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Laws, as amended, for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages to
Close the hearing – Laws, as amended, for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages to
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: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Giuseppe Tropeano and Colleen Padden joined the Board and
Approve the transfer of the license
Motion to approve the transfer of the license
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of the license Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Father Macs playground and baseball area for a birthday
Approve upon receipt of insurance information
Motion to approve upon receipt of insurance information
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve upon receipt of insurance information Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request from the Norwood High School Swim
Approve – Submitting request from the Norwood High School Swim
Motion to approve
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Road Closure Request: Run For a Vet
Approve and congratulate Ted Mulvehill on being the honoree
Motion to approve and congratulate Ted Mulvehill on being the honoree.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and congratulate Ted Mulvehill on being the honoree. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Submitting request from Marina Bekker to use the Town
Approve with the conditions that she obtain proper insurance
Motion to approve with the conditions that she obtain proper insurance.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with the conditions that she obtain proper insurance. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request to move their approved event from May
Approve – Submitting request to move their approved event from May
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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
They are requesting licenses three different types of
Approve – They are requesting licenses three different types of
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: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Martin Boston, to change the address on their Class I Auto
Amend the license – Martin Boston, to change the address on their Class I Auto
Motion to amend the license.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the license. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Fund, and a second to offset the cost of the high volume of
Accept under 453a for the stated purposes
Motion to accept under 453a for the stated purposes Page 6 of 13
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept under 453a for the stated purposes Page 6 of 13 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request from Town Accountant Meg Lamay to
The maximum useful life of the two new ambulances be financed with the proceeds of 1,100,000 portion of 10,086,505 fiscal year 2023 capital improvement bonds, borrowing authorized by the vote of...
Motion that the maximum useful life of the two new ambulances be financed with the proceeds of 1,100,000 portion of 10,086,505 fiscal year 2023 capital improvement bonds, borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town, passed November 14, 2022, Article 9, motion 2, as hereby determined, pursuant to MGL ch44, section 7i, to be 10 years, as detailed in the closing documents.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion that the maximum useful life of the two new ambulances be financed with the proceeds of 1,100,000 portion of 10,086,505 fiscal year 2023 capital improvement bonds, borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town, passed November 14, 2022, Article 9, motion 2, as hereby determined, pursuant to MGL ch44, section 7i, to be 10 years, as detailed in the closing documents. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting request to reappoint
Reappoint Mr. Allan Howard, Ms. Betty Mastandrea, and Ms. Martha Colamaria to the Council on Aging
Motion to reappoint Mr. Allan Howard, Ms. Betty Mastandrea, and Ms. Martha Colamaria to the Council on Aging
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint Mr. Allan Howard, Ms. Betty Mastandrea, and Ms. Martha Colamaria to the Council on Aging Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Pool Tables
Approve license renewals as submitted
Motion to approve license renewals as submitted
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve license renewals as submitted Moved by: Robert Donnelly Page 8 of 13 Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Facilities MOU with School Committee
Approve and sign – Facilities MOU with School Committee
Motion to approve and sign
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Tax Increment Financing request from FM Global
Forward this to the Economic Development Commission for their recommendation
Motion to forward this to the Economic Development Commission for their recommendation.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to forward this to the Economic Development Commission for their recommendation. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Mr. Mazzucco detailed the process that would begin with the Economic Developm.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
MBTA Advisory Board Designee Appointment
Reappoint Mr. Joe Collins to this position
Motion to reappoint Mr. Joe Collins to this position.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint Mr. Joe Collins to this position. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
MAPC Deligate and Alternate Appointment
Appoint Selectman Amanda Grow to this position, with Ms. Sarah Bouchard as the alternate
Motion to appoint Selectman Amanda Grow to this position, with Ms. Sarah Bouchard as the alternate.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Selectman Amanda Grow to this position, with Ms. Sarah Bouchard as the alternate. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad 4.16 Job Performance Evaluation Discussion Selectman Plasko, For Discussion pl.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Selectmen shall provide the General Manager with a written
Establish a process for the review and evaluation of the General Manager’s job performance to date , identifying specific achievements and areas of improvement. This process must also allow for...
Motion to establish a process for the review and evaluation of the General Manager’s job performance to date , identifying specific achievements and areas of improvement. This process must also allow for performance feedback, identifying strengths and oppertunities for development. Selectmen shall provide the General Manager with a written summary of their evaluation and shall provide an adequate opportunity for the General Manager to discuss their evaluation. The process should also include an opportunity for the General Manager and the Selectmen to jointly develop goals for at least the coming year.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to establish a process for the review and evaluation of the General Manager’s job performance to date , identifying specific achievements and areas of improvement. This process must also allow for performance feedback, identifying strengths and oppertunities for development. Selectmen shall provide the General Manager with a written summary of their evaluation and shall provide an adequate opportunity for the General Manager to discuss their evaluation. The process should also include an opportunity for the General Manager and the Selectmen to jointly develop goals for at least the coming year. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Memoranda
File memoranda 5.1 through 5.6
Motion to file memoranda 5.1 through 5.6.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to file memoranda 5.1 through 5.6. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Enter executive session for purposes 2 and 6 and only return to open session for the purpose of adjournment
Motion to enter executive session for purposes 2 and 6 and only return to open session for the purpose of adjournment.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter executive session for purposes 2 and 6 and only return to open session for the purpose of adjournment. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow 8. Executive Session Upon completion of the Executive Session, the Board retur.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Executive Session
Motion to adjourn – Executive Session
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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, 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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