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January 9, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 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
Accept – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to accept.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept. 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.
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 Page 1 of 10 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Laws, to consider whether the license to sell alcoholic
Continue the hearing for 90 days or the closest meeting thereto
Motion to continue the hearing for 90 days or the closest meeting thereto.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing for 90 days or the closest meeting thereto. 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 Donnelly, Saad and Plasko made many positive
Approve signage – Selectmen Donnelly, Saad and Plasko made many positive
Motion to approve signage.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve signage. 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)
May Annual and Special Town Meetings
Approve the annual and special town meetings as recommended by the General Manager and staff
Motion to approve the annual and special town meetings as recommended by the General Manager and staff.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the annual and special town meetings as recommended by the General Manager and staff. 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)
Car Wash Request - BSA Troop 49
Approve – Car Wash Request - BSA Troop 49
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Nora Zaldivar submitting request to use the Town Common
Approve – Nora Zaldivar submitting request to use the Town Common
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Keisha Desir submitting request to use the Town Common for
Approve – Keisha Desir submitting request to use the Town Common for
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)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 5 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Norwood Recreation Department: Donation Acceptance
Accept with gratitude – Norwood Recreation Department: Donation Acceptance
Motion to accept with gratitude.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept with gratitude. 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)
Lorusso Materials Corporation
Accept this 4453A donation to be deposited into the special account and be expended as stipulated
Motion to accept this 4453A donation to be deposited into the special account and be expended as stipulated.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept this 4453A donation to be deposited into the special account and be expended as stipulated. 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 to place a Rotary sign at the entrance to
Approve the placing of a Rotary sign at the 1A entrance to the Town of Norwood
Motion to approve the placing of a Rotary sign at the 1A entrance to the Town of Norwood.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the placing of a Rotary sign at the 1A entrance to the Town of Norwood. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 6 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
LATE AGENDA ITEM - Historical Commission
Approve – LATE AGENDA ITEM - Historical Commission
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Hometown Arcade submitting a request for a one day liquor
Approve – Hometown Arcade submitting a request for a one day liquor
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Verizon
File items 5.1 - 5.6 – Verizon
Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.6.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.6. 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Enter Executive Session. There will be no further business discussed other than that of the Executive Session purposes 2 and 6
Motion to enter Executive Session. There will be no further business discussed other than that of the Executive Session purposes 2 and 6.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session. There will be no further business discussed other than that of the Executive Session purposes 2 and 6. 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)
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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