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March 12, 2024
18 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
DCD Assistant Controller Amadou Kaba submitting request to
Approve – DCD Assistant Controller Amadou Kaba submitting request to
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Warrant Signature Update
Approve – Warrant Signature Update
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)
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: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
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)
Submitting a one day liquor permit for Hometown Arcade
Approve – Submitting a one day liquor permit for Hometown Arcade
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 3 of 14 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Brewing Company for a Salvage Angel Marketplace event on
Approve – Brewing Company for a Salvage Angel Marketplace event on
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 a one day music permit from Ryan Connelly fora
Approve – Submitting a one day music permit from Ryan Connelly fora
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)
Submitting request to use the Town Common and Bandstand
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common and Bandstand
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)
Norwood Police Department
Approve – Norwood Police Department
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)
Committee to insert a flier into an upcoming light bill
Approve – Committee to insert a flier into an upcoming light bill
Motion to approve.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by; William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to hold a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Approve – Submitting request to hold a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
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: 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)
Warrant for Town Election
Sign – Warrant for Town Election
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 6 of 14 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Broadband FTTP Recommendation
Approve and move forward
Motion to approve and move forward.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and move forward. 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)
Germany, Traphole and Purgatory Brooks for the Neponset
Approve – Germany, Traphole and Purgatory Brooks for the Neponset
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 7 of 14 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
Authorize the Treasurer to issue refunding bonds pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 44 Section 21A in accordance with the Treasurer’s memo of March 12th, 2024 and to incorporate such into this...
Motion to authorize the Treasurer to issue refunding bonds pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 44 Section 21A in accordance with the Treasurer’s memo of March 12th, 2024 and to incorporate such into this vote. VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN , , the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts (the"Town"), certify that at a meeting of the Board held March 12, 2024, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to current refund: (i) a portion of the Town’s $7,252,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 Bonds dated January 16, 2014, maturing in the years 2032 (term bond maturing January 15, 2032 with mandatory redemption January 15, 2025 through January 15, 2032), 2033, and 2034, in the aggregate principal amount of $3,225,000 (the "January 2014 Refunded Bonds"); and (ii) a portion of the Town’s $6,300,000 General Obligation Public Works Facility Bonds dated June 26, 2014, maturing in the years 2029 (term bond maturing June 15, 2029 with mandatory redemption June 15, 2025 through June 15, 2029), 2034 (term bond maturing June 15, 2034 with Page 8 of 14 mandatory redemption June 15, 2030 through June 15, 2034), and 2044 (term bond maturing June 15, 2044 with mandatory redemption June 15, 2035 through June 15, 2044), in the aggregate principal amount of $4,200,000 (the "June 2014 Refunded Bonds", and together with the January 2014 Refunded Bonds, the "Refunded Bonds"); and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bondsand .
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Treasurer to issue refunding bonds pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 44 Section 21A in accordance with the Treasurer’s memo of March 12th, 2024 and to incorporate such into this vote. VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN , , the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts (the"Town"), certify that at a meeting of the Board held March 12, 2024, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to current refund: (i) a portion of the Town’s $7,252,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 Bonds dated January 16, 2014, maturing in the years 2032 (term bond maturing January 15, 2032 with mandatory redemption January 15, 2025 through January 15, 2032), 2033, and 2034, in the aggregate principal amount of $3,225,000 (the "January 2014 Refunded Bonds"); and (ii) a portion of the Town’s $6,300,000 General Obligation Public Works Facility Bonds dated June 26, 2014, maturing in the years 2029 (term bond maturing June 15, 2029 with mandatory redemption June 15, 2025 through June 15, 2029), 2034 (term bond maturing June 15, 2034....” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Building Department
File items 5.1 - 5.7 – Building Department
Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.7
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 5.1 - 5.7 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)
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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