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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 13, 2023

31 recorded votes, 31 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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Submitting Meeting Minutes for May 23, 2023

Approve – Submitting Meeting Minutes for May 23, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Highway, Norwood, Massachusetts, License holder and

Motion to close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

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: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

License holder and Manager of Record, Assaad Nasr joined the

Issue a letter of warning acknowledging the incident

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to issue a letter of warning acknowledging the incident.

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to issue a letter of warning acknowledging the incident. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

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: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

additional seats. There was no public comment.

Approve the application – additional seats. There was no public comment.

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve the application Page 3 of 13

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the application Page 3 of 13 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Submitting request for the Friends of the Library to include

Approve – Submitting request for the Friends of the Library to include

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Submitting request from the A Craft Affair organization to

Approve – Submitting request from the A Craft Affair organization to

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve Page 4 of 13

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Page 4 of 13 Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Submitting request from the Norwood Mustang Hockey Club

Approve – Submitting request from the Norwood Mustang Hockey Club

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Submitting request from the NHS Girl’s Lacrosse to host a car

Approve – Submitting request from the NHS Girl’s Lacrosse to host a car

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Norwood Community Garden to host an ice cream social at

Approve – Norwood Community Garden to host an ice cream social at

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Submitting request from Castle Island for two one-day liquor

Approve both requests – Submitting request from Castle Island for two one-day liquor

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve both requests

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve both requests Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

guests expected.

Approve – guests expected.

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Submitting request from the Neponset Valley Chamber of

Approve – Submitting request from the Neponset Valley Chamber of

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Submitting request from Lewis’ Restaurant for a one-day

Approve – Submitting request from Lewis’ Restaurant for a one-day

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Disabled American Veterans Park for a church picnic and

Approve with the condition that the neighbors are notified

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve with the condition that the neighbors are notified.

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve with the condition that the neighbors are notified. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve with the condition that the neighbors are notified.

The minutes do not say how this vote came out.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve with the condition that the neighbors are notified. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly 4.12 Road Closure Request: 22 Mohawks 0k Road Race Submitting request from.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mohawks, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing

Approve – Mohawks, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve Page 7 of 13

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Page 7 of 13 Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Submitting request from Shape Incentive to place signs

Deny request – Submitting request from Shape Incentive to place signs

Minutes, page 8

DenyPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to deny request

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to deny request Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Town Common and Gazebo for their Summer Concert Series

Approve – Town Common and Gazebo for their Summer Concert Series

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Junk License Request: Pretty Mary Vintage

Approve with notification of the police department

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to approve with notification of the police department

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve with notification of the police department Moved by: William Plasko Page 8 of 13 Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

For Signature of the Board

Approve – For Signature of the Board

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Norwood 150th Committee

Dissolve the committee, with thanks

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to dissolve the committee, with thanks.

The minutes do not say how this vote came out.

From the minutes

“Motion to dissolve the committee, with thanks. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Mr. Thomas Maloney, former selectman and chairman of the Norwood 150th Comm.” (Motion: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Associate members

Adjust the number of ZBA associate members from 5to7

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to adjust the number of ZBA associate members from 5to7

The minutes do not say how this vote came out.

From the minutes

“Motion to adjust the number of ZBA associate members from 5to7 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Motion to reappoint Ryan Gorman to be an associate member of the Zoning Board.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Ryan Gorman to be an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to reappoint Ryan Gorman to be an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to reappoint Ryan Gorman to be an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Appeals

Appoint all five applicants interviewed at the last meeting to be the associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to appoint all five applicants interviewed at the last meeting to be the associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to appoint all five applicants interviewed at the last meeting to be the associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Old Parish Preservation Volunteers to purchase two benches

Accept the donation for the stated purpose under chapter 44-53A

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to accept the donation for the stated purpose under chapter 44-53A

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept the donation for the stated purpose under chapter 44-53A Moved by: William Plasko . Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Committee, which include a stop sign at Westover Parkway, a

Accept recommendations

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to accept recommendations

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept recommendations Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Waste Managment Contract

Accept the contract to be executed by the manger

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to accept the contract to be executed by the manger

The minutes do not say how this vote came out.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept the contract to be executed by the manger Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow General Manager Mazzucco introduced the trash contract, and the fact that there w.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Memoranda

File 5.1 through 5.9 – Memoranda

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to file 5.1 through 5.9

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to file 5.1 through 5.9 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Chairman Lane attended the new middle school groundbreaking

Adjourn – Chairman Lane attended the new middle school groundbreaking

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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