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February 13, 2024
20 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
Accept – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to accept.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept. 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)
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: 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)
Chairman Lane commented that he would not vote for a
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
Deny – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to deny.
Yes: Donnelly, Plasko, SaadNo: Grow, Lane
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Nay Amanda Grow and Matthew Lane Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday, August
Approve – Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday, August
Motion to approve. Page 5 of 14
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 5 of 14 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)
Submitting request to hold the annual Dog Wash/Car Wash,
Approve – Submitting request to hold the annual Dog Wash/Car Wash,
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)
Car Wash - Norwood High School Softball
Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Softball
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)
Submitting request to use the Town Common/Gazebo on July
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common/Gazebo on July
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)
Town Common/Central St. Request - Acoustic Thursdays
Approve – Town Common/Central St. Request - Acoustic Thursdays
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Democratic Town Committee meeting on Monday, February
Approve – Democratic Town Committee meeting on Monday, February
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 7 of 14 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets from
Approve – Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets from
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)
Streets intersection, Walnut & Washington Streets
Approve – Streets intersection, Walnut & Washington Streets
Motion to approve.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve – Cemetery Deeds
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 bad debt list for aged cable and electric accounts
Approve – Submitting bad debt list for aged cable and electric accounts
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)
Request to allow two hour parking to extend from
Approve – Request to allow two hour parking to extend from
Motion to approve. Page 9 of 14
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 9 of 14 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)
Canoe Donation
Accept the canoe donation under Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2, to be used under the auspices of the Recreation Department with thanks to the donator, Vic Babel
Motion to accept the canoe donation under Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2, to be used under the auspices of the Recreation Department with thanks to the donator, Vic Babel.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the canoe donation under Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2, to be used under the auspices of the Recreation Department with thanks to the donator, Vic Babel. 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)
Senior Tax Work Off Program - Program Changes
Approve: to increase the maximum threshold of property tax reduction effective immediately from $1,500 to $2,000 per program year
Motion to approve: to increase the maximum threshold of property tax reduction effective immediately from $1,500 to $2,000 per program year.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve: to increase the maximum threshold of property tax reduction effective immediately from $1,500 to $2,000 per program year. 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)
Town Meeting Warrant for signature of the Board
Sign the warrant as submitted
Motion to sign the warrant as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign the warrant as submitted. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 11 of 14 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Monthly Police Report - Norwood Police Department
File items 5.1 - 5.9 – Monthly Police Report - Norwood Police Department
Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.9.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.9. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 12 of 14 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Selectman Grow offered kudos to the Community Development
Enter Executive Session for Purpose 3. Based on the information before them, when the Board leaves Executive Session it will be for the purpose of adjournment
Motion to enter Executive Session for Purpose 3. Based on the information before them, when the Board leaves Executive Session it will be for the purpose of adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session for Purpose 3. Based on the information before them, when the Board leaves Executive Session it will be for the purpose of adjournment. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 13 of 14 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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