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December 12, 2023
19 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve – Warrant Signature Update
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)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to approve. Page 1 of 11
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 1 of 11 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)
Media for answering technical questions and providing
Close the hearing – Media for answering technical questions and providing
Motion to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the 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)
Added after the reading of the motion was recognition and
Motion was recognition and thanks to Attorney William August for his assistance with all three cable licenses. Mr. August extended his appreciation to Selectman Plasko as well
Motion was recognition and thanks to Attorney William August for his assistance with all three cable licenses. Mr. August extended his appreciation to Selectman Plasko as well.
From the minutes
“motion was recognition and thanks to Attorney William August for his assistance with all three cable licenses. Mr. August extended his appreciation to Selectman Plasko as well. 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)
Public Hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Close the hearing – Public Hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Motion to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing. 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
Approve change of manager
Motion to approve change of manager.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve change of manager. 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)
Thornton and James Grover appeared before the Selectmen
Close the hearing – Thornton and James Grover appeared before the Selectmen
Motion to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 4 of 11 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Move the shift factor to 72% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.58 and commercial rate of 23.69
Motion to move the shift factor to 72% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.58 and commercial rate of 23.69.
No: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to move the shift factor to 72% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.58 and commercial rate of 23.69. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko : Aye Nay Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Denied 0-5.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Move the shift factor to 75% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.45 and a commercial rate of 24.11
Motion to move the shift factor to 75% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.45 and a commercial rate of 24.11.
Yes: Lane, SaadNo: Donnelly, Grow, Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to move the shift factor to 75% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.45 and a commercial rate of 24.11. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Matthew Lane and Michael Saad Nay Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Plasko
Move the shift factor to 74% with the result in residential tax rate of 10.49 and the commercial rate of 23.97
Motion to move the shift factor to 74% with the result in residential tax rate of 10.49 and the commercial rate of 23.97.
From the minutes
“Motion to move the shift factor to 74% with the result in residential tax rate of 10.49 and the commercial rate of 23.97. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Tony Mazzucco to work out the final contract language and
Appoint Jeff O’Neil to the position of Town Accountant and to authorize and direct the General Manager, 2 Tony Mazzucco to work out the final contract language and agreement
Motion to appoint Jeff O’Neil to the position of Town Accountant and to authorize and direct the General Manager, 2 Tony Mazzucco to work out the final contract language and agreement.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jeff O’Neil to the position of Town Accountant and to authorize and direct the General Manager, 2 Tony Mazzucco to work out the final contract language and agreement. 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)
Town Hall and appointed Christine Woodward as Clerk of the
Accept Ms. Jozwik’s resignation with regret and accept the appointment of Christine Woodward as the Clerk of the Board
Motion to accept Ms. Jozwik’s resignation with regret and accept the appointment of Christine Woodward as the Clerk of the Board.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept Ms. Jozwik’s resignation with regret and accept the appointment of Christine Woodward as the Clerk of the Board. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 6 of 11 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Setting the date for March Special Town Meeting
Accept the revised dates for March Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will begin on Thursday, March 21, 2024
Motion to accept the revised dates for March Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will begin on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the revised dates for March Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will begin on Thursday, March 21, 2024. 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 for one day liquor permit for the Cove
Approve – Submitting request for one day liquor permit for the Cove
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)
One Day Music Permit Request: TILL, Inc.
Approve – One Day Music Permit Request: TILL, Inc.
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)
Vernon, Hickory and Spruce and returning to Railroad for the
Approve – Vernon, Hickory and Spruce and returning to Railroad for the
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)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. 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)
LATE AGENDA ITEM: Wreaths Across America
File items 5.1 - 5.7 – LATE AGENDA ITEM: Wreaths Across America
Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.7.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.7. 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. 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)
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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