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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 23, 2024

14 recorded votes, 0 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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board

Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Page 1 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Request to continue the appointment of Julia Farah as

Approve – Request to continue the appointment of Julia Farah as

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Page 3 of 10 Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The art work painted on these blocks will be ’wellness’ and

Approve – The art work painted on these blocks will be ’wellness’ and

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Car Wash - Norwood Parents Music Association

Approve – Car Wash - Norwood Parents Music Association

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Car Wash - Norwood High School Girls Varsity Hockey

Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Girls Varsity Hockey

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Common for an event to raise awareness with regard to

Approve. Noted that the applicant should contact the Board of Health because they will be serving food at this event

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve. Noted that the applicant should contact the Board of Health because they will be serving food at this event.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Noted that the applicant should contact the Board of Health because they will be serving food at this event. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Page 5 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Progress Norwood submitting request to use the Town

Approve. Noted that the Town’s website should be updated with the most recent Town Common use application

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve. Noted that the Town’s website should be updated with the most recent Town Common use application.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Noted that the Town’s website should be updated with the most recent Town Common use application. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve – Progress Norwood submitting request to use the Town

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Common for the Annual Juneteenth Event to take place on

Approve – Common for the Annual Juneteenth Event to take place on

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Street School Adult Night Out event on Saturday, January

Approve – Street School Adult Night Out event on Saturday, January

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade

Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Page 7 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ABCC Decision - Minerva Indian Cuisine

File items 5.1 - 5.7 – ABCC Decision - Minerva Indian Cuisine

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 8 of 10 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Selectmen’s Addenda

Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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