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August 22, 2023
30 recorded votes, 29 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
To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or
Enter into executive session
Motion to enter into executive session
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into executive session Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Draft
Approve – Draft
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)
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: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Services Organization and request authorization to execute
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Inter- municipal agreement
Motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Inter- municipal agreement.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Inter- municipal agreement. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Draft
Continue the hearing until January 9, 2024
Motion to continue the hearing until January 9, 2024.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing until January 9, 2024. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow The owner, Elias Haber came before the Board and said that the license was und.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Beverages should be suspended, limited or revoked, for
Continue the hearing until November 14, 2023
Motion to continue the hearing until November 14, 2023.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing until November 14, 2023. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Town Meeting to change the by-law to the recommendation
Instruct the Town Manager to draft an article for fall Town Meeting to change the by-law to the recommendation of the committee as presented
Motion to instruct the Town Manager to draft an article for fall Town Meeting to change the by-law to the recommendation of the committee as presented.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to instruct the Town Manager to draft an article for fall Town Meeting to change the by-law to the recommendation of the committee as presented. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Page 3 of 13 Draft Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Stormwater Committee, as well as Holly Jones, Alan Slater,
Authorize Selectman Grow to extend her lobbying effort in communication with Congressman Lynch’s office regarding the Town’s stormwater infrastructure improvement plan
Motion to authorize Selectman Grow to extend her lobbying effort in communication with Congressman Lynch’s office regarding the Town’s stormwater infrastructure improvement plan.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Selectman Grow to extend her lobbying effort in communication with Congressman Lynch’s office regarding the Town’s stormwater infrastructure improvement plan. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
For signature of the Board
Sign – For signature of the Board
Motion to Sign
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to Sign Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Alexandra Blenis-Gittens for a one
Approve – Submitting request from Alexandra Blenis-Gittens for a one
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)
Draft
Approve – Draft
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)
Road Closure Request: Victoria Circle Block Party
Approve – Road Closure Request: Victoria Circle Block Party
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: Michael Saad 5.5 Road Closure Request: Pine Street Block Party Submitting request to close.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Submitting request to close Pine Street for a neighborhood
Approve – Submitting request to close Pine Street for a neighborhood
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)
Draft
Approve with neighborhood notifications and
Motion to approve with neighborhood notifications and Page 6 of 13 Draft clearance
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with neighborhood notifications and Page 6 of 13 Draft clearance Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Street to Central Street, and Day Street from Washington
Approve – Street to Central Street, and Day Street from Washington
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)
Submitting request for the Norwood Police Department to
Approve – Submitting request for the Norwood Police Department 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)
Draft
Approve – Draft
Motion to approve Page 7 of 13 Draft
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Page 7 of 13 Draft Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request from the Neponset Valley Humane Society
Deny and advise they may use it as any members of the public
Motion to deny and advise they may use it as any members of the public
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to deny and advise they may use it as any members of the public Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request from the Norwood Police Department to
Approve – Submitting request from the Norwood Police Department to
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)
Submitting request for a common victualler license for WXZ,
Approve the CV license
Motion to approve the CV license.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the CV license. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting request for a common victualler license for Hyde
Approve the CV license
Motion to approve the CV license
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the CV license Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting request to reappoint Joan Jacobs to the Cable
Approve reappointment – Submitting request to reappoint Joan Jacobs to the Cable
Motion to approve reappointment
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve reappointment Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Commission for a three year appointment ending September,
Appoint Joseph Pitti to the Conservation Commission for a three year appointment ending September, 2026
Motion to appoint Joseph Pitti to the Conservation Commission for a three year appointment ending September, 2026.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Joseph Pitti to the Conservation Commission for a three year appointment ending September, 2026. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Page 9 of 13 Draft Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Submitting request to place plantings and two memorial
Approve permission to install, accepting the donation under chapter 44 -53 A and work to be coordinated with the Department of Public Works
Motion to approve permission to install, accepting the donation under chapter 44 -53 A and work to be coordinated with the Department of Public Works.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve permission to install, accepting the donation under chapter 44 -53 A and work to be coordinated with the Department of Public Works. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad 5.17 Donation Acceptance: Fitzgerald Bench Donation Submitting donation for ac.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting donation for acceptance of the Board for a
Submitting donation for acceptance of the Board for a (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly 5.18 FY24 Capital Improvement Plan and Financials Submitting information re.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Draft
Close the year for the light department , approving all three transfers in the Board’s capacity as light commissioners
Motion to close the year for the light department , approving all three transfers in the Board’s capacity as light commissioners.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the year for the light department , approving all three transfers in the Board’s capacity as light commissioners. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Proposed By-Law for Permanent Building Projects
Approve the draft – Proposed By-Law for Permanent Building Projects
Motion to approve the draft
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the draft Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Selectman Plasko spoke about the PBCC and the future of it, presenting a draf.” (Motion: Donnelly)
Memoranda
File 6.1-6.11 – Memoranda
Motion to file 6.1-6.11
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 6.1-6.11 Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Draft
Authorize Selectman Donnelly to pursue the matter of improvements through CPC funding at the Morse Hill Veteran’s Memorial Park
Motion to authorize Selectman Donnelly to pursue the matter of improvements through CPC funding at the Morse Hill Veteran’s Memorial Park.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Selectman Donnelly to pursue the matter of improvements through CPC funding at the Morse Hill Veteran’s Memorial Park. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Adjourn – Draft
Motion to Adjourn
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
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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