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October 24, 2023
50 recorded votes, 4 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
Approve – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 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 the July 18, 2023 minutes
Motion to approve the July 18, 2023 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the July 18, 2023 minutes Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 1 of 17 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve the Sepember 12, 2023 minutes
Motion to approve the Sepember 12, 2023 minutes
Yes: Grow, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Donnelly
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Sepember 12, 2023 minutes Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Abstain Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Approve the October 10, 2023 minutes
Motion to approve the October 10, 2023 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the October 10, 2023 minutes 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)
Leach, Joe Barrett, Chris Paddock, and Brian Palmateer, came
Approve the preapplication as submitted, in the Board’s capacity as property owners
Motion to approve the preapplication as submitted, in the Board’s capacity as property owners.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the preapplication as submitted, in the Board’s capacity as property owners. 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)
Bell CPA preapplication, giving history about this bell and
Support and approve – Bell CPA preapplication, giving history about this bell and
Motion to support and approve
From the minutes
“Motion to support and approve Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 3 of 17 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Presenting information on the Shattuck Park CPA application
Support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park that produce options for trails and entrances
Motion to support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park that produce options for trails and entrances.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park that produce options for trails and entrances. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
For signature of the Board
Approve and sign – For signature of the Board
Motion to approve and sign
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 4 of 17 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Articles for November Town Meeting
Support this article – Articles for November Town Meeting
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board
Support this article – Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Confirm their support of these articles
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to confirm their support of these articles.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to confirm their support of these articles..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted
Support this article – Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Grow, second: Donnelly)
Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board
Support this article, with Mr. Saad opposing the water towers project and Mr. Plasko expressing reservations about the street sweeper funding
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article, with Mr. Saad opposing the water towers project and Mr. Plasko expressing reservations about the street sweeper funding.
The minutes say the vote was unanimous but also name a member as opposed. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article, with Mr. Saad opposing the water towers project and Mr. Plasko expressing reservations about the street sweeper funding..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted
Support this article – Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted
On motion of Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board
Support this article – Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board Page 5 of 17 voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board Page 5 of 17 voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Replacement- On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by
Support this article – Replacement- On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support
Support this article – Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board
Support this article – Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Student Services- On motion of Selectman Donnelly,
Support this article – Student Services- On motion of Selectman Donnelly,
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Pilot Program- On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded
Support this article – Pilot Program- On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Day Program- On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by
Support this article – Day Program- On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support
Support this article – Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Plasko, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
On motion of Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board
Support this article – Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board
On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Grow, second: Donnelly)
Support this article. 4.3 Town Common Request: Circle of Hope Luminary Night Submitting request to use the Town Common and adjacent parking spaces on Washington Street on December 2, 2023, for...
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, Page 6 of 17 seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article. 4.3 Town Common Request: Circle of Hope Luminary Night Submitting request to use the Town Common and adjacent parking spaces on Washington Street on December 2, 2023, for their annual Luminary Night from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, Page 6 of 17 seconded by Selectman Saad, the Board voted unanimously to support this article. 4.3 Town Common Request: Circle of Hope Luminary Night Submitting request to use the Town Common and adjacent parking spaces on Washington Street on December 2, 2023, for their annual Luminary Night from 4:00pm until 7:00pm..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Submitting request to use the Town Common and adjacent
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common and adjacent
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to use the Town Common on December
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common on December
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Donnelly)
Veterans’ Day Parade
Approve – Veterans’ Day Parade
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)
Road Closure Request: Halloween Hickory Street
Approve – Road Closure Request: Halloween Hickory Street
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Hours Extension Request: Jake and Joes
Approve – Hours Extension Request: Jake and Joes
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Page 8 of 17 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Location
Approve the Halloween Ghostly Gathering on October 28, 2023, from 5:00pm until 11:00pm with 150 guests expected during the date and hours applied for, either indoors or with a plan for control of...
Motion to approve the Halloween Ghostly Gathering on October 28, 2023, from 5:00pm until 11:00pm with 150 guests expected during the date and hours applied for, either indoors or with a plan for control of access approved by the Norwood Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Halloween Ghostly Gathering on October 28, 2023, from 5:00pm until 11:00pm with 150 guests expected during the date and hours applied for, either indoors or with a plan for control of access approved by the Norwood Police Department. 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 Nuggets Night at the Arcade on November 4, 2023, from 5:00pm until 11:00pm with 150 guests expected, either indoors only or with police approval for control of access
Motion to approve Nuggets Night at the Arcade on November 4, 2023, from 5:00pm until 11:00pm with 150 guests expected, either indoors only or with police approval for control of access. Page 9 of 17
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Nuggets Night at the Arcade on November 4, 2023, from 5:00pm until 11:00pm with 150 guests expected, either indoors only or with police approval for control of access. Page 9 of 17 Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Approve Venom Launch Party with Stern Pinball on November 18, 2023, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 100 guests expected, either to take place indoors or with police approval for control of access
Motion to approve Venom Launch Party with Stern Pinball on November 18, 2023, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 100 guests expected, either to take place indoors or with police approval for control of access.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Venom Launch Party with Stern Pinball on November 18, 2023, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 100 guests expected, either to take place indoors or with police approval for control of access. 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)
Approve Nosky Family Citizenship Celebration Party on January 6, 2024, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 100 guests expected with the condition of Zoning Board Approval, clarifying that Board...
Motion to approve Nosky Family Citizenship Celebration Party on January 6, 2024, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 100 guests expected with the condition of Zoning Board Approval, clarifying that Board approval doesn’t supersede any Zoning or Building requirements. This event is to either to take place indoors or with police approval for control of access.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Nosky Family Citizenship Celebration Party on January 6, 2024, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm with 100 guests expected with the condition of Zoning Board Approval, clarifying that Board approval doesn’t supersede any Zoning or Building requirements. This event is to either to take place indoors or with police approval for control of access. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Conroy for a wedding rehearsal dinner event at Hometown
Approve – Conroy for a wedding rehearsal dinner event at Hometown
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)
Submitting request for the West Roxbury Community Seniors
Approve – Submitting request for the West Roxbury Community Seniors
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Submitting request from Norwood Auto Sales and Service, Inc
Table this request, as it was withdrawn by the applicant
Motion to table this request, as it was withdrawn by the applicant. Page 11 of 17
From the minutes
“Motion to table this request, as it was withdrawn by the applicant. Page 11 of 17 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)
Donation Acceptance: Traffic Peer Review
Accept this donation under chapter 44-53A for it’s intended purpose
Motion to accept this donation under chapter 44-53A for it’s intended purpose
From the minutes
“Motion to accept this donation under chapter 44-53A for it’s intended purpose Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Appointments to be made to the Norwood Cultural Council
Appoint Lynda Bassett and Samuel Gonser to the Norwood Cultural Council
Motion to appoint Lynda Bassett and Samuel Gonser to the Norwood Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Lynda Bassett and Samuel Gonser to the Norwood Cultural Council. 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 requests for the Selectmen to request cable
Refer this request to Selectman Plasko and Mr. Tolman for further work on this item
Motion to refer this request to Selectman Plasko and Mr. Tolman for further work on this item.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer this request to Selectman Plasko and Mr. Tolman for further work on this item. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approval of Licenses
To approve the sale of the $5,500,000 6.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Notes") of the Town dated November 1,...
Motion to approve the licenses contingent upon completed renewals and payment. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0 4.16 LATE AGENDA ITEM: Sale of General Obligation Bond Notes For signature of the Board Voted: to approve the sale of the $5,500,000 6.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Notes") of the Town dated November 1, 2023, and payable November 1, Page 13 of 17 2024, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $3,960.00.
The minutes say only “Voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the licenses contingent upon completed renewals and payment. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0 4.16 LATE AGENDA ITEM: Sale of General Obligation Bond Notes For signature of the Board Voted: to approve the sale of the $5,500,000 6.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Notes") of the Town dated November 1, 2023, and payable November 1, Page 13 of 17 2024, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $3,960.00..”
Approve the licenses contingent upon completed renewals and payment
Motion to approve the licenses contingent upon completed renewals and payment.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the licenses contingent upon completed renewals and payment. 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)
Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the
Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 14 of 17 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Memoranda
File all memoranda 5.1-5.8
Motion to file all memoranda 5.1-5.8.
From the minutes
“Motion to file all memoranda 5.1-5.8. 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)
Contract Negotiation with Non-Union Personnel
Go into executive session and return only for the purpose of adjournment
Motion to go into executive session and return only for the purpose of adjournment
From the minutes
“Motion to go into executive session and return only for the purpose of adjournment 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)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Adjourn – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn 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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