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February 27, 2024
19 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: 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)
Appointments
Support the project as submitted
Motion to support the project as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion to support the project as submitted. 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)
Public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 2 of 12 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
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)
Public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Page 3 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
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 a common victualler application for Carnegie
Approve. Noted: that it is made clear that this license is for food service and non-alcoholic beverages only
Motion to approve. Noted: that it is made clear that this license is for food service and non-alcoholic beverages only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Noted: that it is made clear that this license is for food service and non-alcoholic beverages only. 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)
Annual Art in Bloom at the Morrill Memorial Library that will
Approve – Annual Art in Bloom at the Morrill Memorial Library that will
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)
The Town Common will be used for vendors with tables and
Approve – The Town Common will be used for vendors with tables and
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 to use the Town Common/Gazebo for the
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common/Gazebo for the
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 for the Farmer’s
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common for the Farmer’s
Motion to approve. Page 6 of 12
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 6 of 12 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)
Submitting request to use the Town Common for the Annual
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common for the Annual
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)
Board of Assessors - Board Re-appointment
Re-appoint – Board of Assessors - Board Re-appointment
Motion to re-appoint.
From the minutes
“Motion to re-appoint. Moved by: Michael Saad Page 7 of 12 Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Statement, provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued
Approve. ’That in order to save interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under G.L. c. 44. Section 21A, to refund all or any portion of the...
Motion to approve. ’That in order to save interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under G.L. c. 44. Section 21A, to refund all or any portion of the remaining principal of and redemption premium and interest on the Town’s General Obligation Bonds dated January 16, 2014 and June 26, 2014 and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement, provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are approved by the Board.’
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. ’That in order to save interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under G.L. c. 44. Section 21A, to refund all or any portion of the remaining principal of and redemption premium and interest on the Town’s General Obligation Bonds dated January 16, 2014 and June 26, 2014 and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement, provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are approved by the Board.’ 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)
Adoption of Scholarship Fund in accordance with MGL
Approve the creation of a scholarship fund in
Motion to approve the creation of a scholarship fund in Page 8 of 12 memory of Bernard Cooper as authorized under Chapter 60 Section 3C of Massachusetts General Laws and approved by the May 1994 Special Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the creation of a scholarship fund in Page 8 of 12 memory of Bernard Cooper as authorized under Chapter 60 Section 3C of Massachusetts General Laws and approved by the May 1994 Special Town Election. 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)
Donation Acceptance - Domino’s Plowing for Pizza Program
Accept the donation in the amount of $25,000.00
Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $25,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation in the amount of $25,000.00 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 Deed
File – Cemetery Deed
Motion to file.
From the minutes
“Motion to file. 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)
Senior Project - Millis High School
File 4.1 - 4.5 and 4.7 and to send 4.6
Motion to file 4.1 - 4.5 and 4.7 and to send 4.6.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 4.1 - 4.5 and 4.7 and to send 4.6. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
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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