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October 10, 2023
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: None
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: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Motion to approve
Yes: Grow, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Donnelly
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 1 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Abstain Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Committee, Selectman Robert Donnelly, General Manager
Approve the plan as presented
Motion to approve the plan as presented
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the plan as presented Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Fadi Kassouf came before the Board to apply for the beer and
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve the license – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to approve the license
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the license Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko and Michael Saad Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Elias Akiki and attorney JP Thomas for Mama’s Incorporated,
Close the hearing – Elias Akiki and attorney JP Thomas for Mama’s Incorporated,
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, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve the change of manager
Motion to approve the change of manager
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the change of manager Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 4 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Board’s questions regarding the articles anticipated for Town
Approve warrant with the amendment of separating article 21 into two separate warrant articles
Motion to approve warrant with the amendment of separating article 21 into two separate warrant articles.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve warrant with the amendment of separating article 21 into two separate warrant articles. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Purse
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Purse
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Impact Norwood
Appoint Selectman Grow as a representative of the Board to Impact Norwood
Motion to appoint Selectman Grow as a representative of the Board to Impact Norwood.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Selectman Grow as a representative of the Board to Impact Norwood. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Submitting the minutes and recommendations from the most
Accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety committee
Motion to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety committee.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety committee. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Page 6 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Authorize the Chairman to sign this letter
Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign this letter
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign this letter Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
For Signature of the Board
Sign – For Signature of the Board
Motion to sign Page 7 of 10
From the minutes
“Motion to sign Page 7 of 10 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)
Memoranda
File all memoranda
Motion to file all memoranda
From the minutes
“Motion to file all memoranda Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn Page 9 of 10
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Page 9 of 10 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (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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