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September 26, 2023
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: Robert Donnelly
Every vote, in order
Warrant Signature Update
File – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to File
From the minutes
“Motion to File Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Table this for the next meeting
Table this for the next meeting (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 1 of 11 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Steve Costello spoke about the Economic Development
Accept the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee and support the TIF
Motion to accept the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee and support the TIF.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee and support the TIF. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
David Hern Jr, attorney, and Matt McDonald, prospective
Tentatively support and draft a letter for approval at the next meeting, to be sent to the state in support of this project
Motion to tentatively support and draft a letter for approval at the next meeting, to be sent to the state in support of this project
From the minutes
“Motion to tentatively support and draft a letter for approval at the next meeting, to be sent to the state in support of this project Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
An attorney representing David Spiegel, an abutter, who
Close the hearing – An attorney representing David Spiegel, an abutter, who
Motion to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Approve the amended license
Motion to approve the amended license.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amended license. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
For Discussion
Table these articles to be reviewed at the next meeting
Motion to table these articles to be reviewed at the next meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to table these articles to be reviewed at the next meeting. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request from Hometown Arcade for a one-day
Approve – Submitting request from Hometown Arcade for a one-day
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
American Veteran’s Park for an overnight camping activity
Approve – American Veteran’s Park for an overnight camping activity
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting request from Valerie Hill of Alpine Road to change
Approve – Submitting request from Valerie Hill of Alpine Road to change
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Board and explained what her business is- a combination of
Approve this license request
Motion to approve this license request.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this license request. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
A with thanks
Accept this donation in accordance with chapter 44 53 A with thanks
Motion to accept this donation in accordance with chapter 44 53 A with thanks
From the minutes
“Motion to accept this donation in accordance with chapter 44 53 A with thanks Moved by: William Plasko Page 7 of 11 Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
McGilvray of DCD came before the Board to request their
Approve the amendments
Motion to approve the amendments
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amendments Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Morse House Committee Resignation
Accept his resignation with regrets
Motion to accept his resignation with regrets
From the minutes
“Motion to accept his resignation with regrets Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 8 of 11 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting for Board authorization
Authorize the manager to sign
Motion to authorize the manager to sign
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the manager to sign Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
For signature of the Board
Sign – For signature of the Board
Motion to sign.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow 5. Memoranda Motion to file Memoranda 5.1-5.3 Page 9 of 11 Moved by: William Pl.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Memoranda
File Memoranda 5.1-5.3
Motion to file Memoranda 5.1-5.3 Page 9 of 11
From the minutes
“Motion to file Memoranda 5.1-5.3 Page 9 of 11 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (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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