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April 9, 2024
22 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
Appointment of the Clerk of the Board.
Nominate Selectman Donnelly as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Motion to nominate Selectman Donnelly as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Selectman Donnelly as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. 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)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Close the nominations – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the nominations. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 1 of 12 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Nominate Selectman Grow as Vice Chairman
Motion to nominate Selectman Grow as Vice Chairman.
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Selectman Grow as Vice Chairman. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Appoint Christine Woodward as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
Motion to appoint Christine Woodward as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Christine Woodward as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Warrant Signature Update
Accept and file – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to accept and file.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept and file. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Motion to approve. Page 2 of 12
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 2 of 12 Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, 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: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Deny – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to deny.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Submitting a common victualler application for Los Amigos
Approve – Submitting a common victualler application for Los Amigos
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)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a dinner
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a dinner
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a birthday
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a birthday
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to plant a shade tree at the new eating
Accept with gratitude under Chapter 44, Section 53a of MGL
Motion to accept with gratitude under Chapter 44, Section 53a of MGL.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept with gratitude under Chapter 44, Section 53a of MGL. 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)
Car Wash - Norwood High School Girls Lacrosse
Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Girls Lacrosse
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)
Submitting request to have a small parade on the morning of
Approve – Submitting request to have a small parade on the morning of
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Norwood Subaru
Approve this addition, expansion of their license with an attachment enlarging their approved license to include the property at 824 Boston Providence Highway, approximately .51 acres, land and...
Motion to approve this addition, expansion of their license with an attachment enlarging their approved license to include the property at 824 Boston Providence Highway, approximately .51 acres, land and buildings previously owned by 824 Boston Providence Highway LLC; to take effect upon consummation of the sale.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this addition, expansion of their license with an attachment enlarging their approved license to include the property at 824 Boston Providence Highway, approximately .51 acres, land and buildings previously owned by 824 Boston Providence Highway LLC; to take effect upon consummation of the sale. 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)
Board submitting request to add retirement COLA to the
Add the COLA request to the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to add the COLA request to the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to add the COLA request to the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. 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)
Donation - Norwood Lodge of Elks No. 1124
Accept with gratitude under Chapter 44, Section 53a of MGL for the purpose stated
Motion to accept with gratitude under Chapter 44, Section 53a of MGL for the purpose stated.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept with gratitude under Chapter 44, Section 53a of MGL for the purpose stated. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 8 of 12 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request to reappoint Charles Burgess to the
Approve – Submitting request to reappoint Charles Burgess to the
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)
Corp Ceremony to mark the passing of a disabled veteran, on
Approve – Corp Ceremony to mark the passing of a disabled veteran, on
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Town Meeting Warrant for signature of the Board
Sign – Town Meeting Warrant for signature of the Board
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 9 of 12 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Norwood Police Department
File items 6.1 - 6.3 – Norwood Police Department
Motion to file items 6.1 - 6.3
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 6.1 - 6.3 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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