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April 23, 2024
26 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, 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: 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)
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: 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)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a JCC
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a JCC
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 2 of 10 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Norwood
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Norwood
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Car Wash - Friends of Norwood Lacrosse
Approve – Car Wash - Friends of Norwood Lacrosse
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 hold a car wash at the municipal lot on
Approve – Submitting request to hold a car wash at the municipal lot on
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 3 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Submitting request to post A frame and yard signs from April
Approve – Submitting request to post A frame and yard signs from April
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)
Road Race and lasting until the parade ends around
Approve – Road Race and lasting until the parade ends around
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 Page 4 of 10 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request to host a Bear Hunt in Shattuck Park from
Approve – Submitting request to host a Bear Hunt in Shattuck Park from
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)
Annual Appointments and Reappointments for discussion and
Approve – Annual Appointments and Reappointments for discussion and
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. 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)
Articles for May Special Town Meeting
Support the article – Articles for May Special Town Meeting
Motion to include Article 1 as proposed and to support the article made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support the article.
From the minutes
“Motion to include Article 1 as proposed and to support the article made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support the article..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Support this article – Articles for May Special Town Meeting
Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Saad. The Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Saad. The Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Nurse
Support this article – Nurse
Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support this article.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support this article..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Support the article – Nurse
Motion to approve and support the Article 4 made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane Page 6 of 10 The Board voted unanimously to support the article.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and support the Article 4 made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane Page 6 of 10 The Board voted unanimously to support the article..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Pilot Program
Support the article – Pilot Program
Motion to approve and support Article 5 made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Saad. The Board voted unanimously to support the article.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and support Article 5 made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Saad. The Board voted unanimously to support the article..” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Reimbursement Funds
Support the article – Reimbursement Funds
Motion to approve and support Article 6 as written by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko The Board voted unanimously to support the article.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and support Article 6 as written by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko The Board voted unanimously to support the article..” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko
Support the article – Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko
Motion to approve and support Article 7 made by Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support the article.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and support Article 7 made by Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support the article..” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Service Provisions
Support the article – Service Provisions
Motion to approve and support Article 8 made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support the article.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and support Article 8 made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support the article..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Establish A Local Stormwater Enterprise Fund
Yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Plasko voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted yes
Motion to place Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting warrant by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko. Selectman Grow voted yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Plasko voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted yes.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to place Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting warrant by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Plasko. Selectman Grow voted yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Plasko voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted yes..” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Selectman Plasko voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no,
Yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no, Selectman Plasko voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted yes
Motion to support Article 9 as written by Selectman Lane, Selectman Grow seconded. Selectman Grow voted yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no, Selectman Plasko voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted yes.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to support Article 9 as written by Selectman Lane, Selectman Grow seconded. Selectman Grow voted yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted no, Selectman Plasko voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted yes..”
Selectman Plasko voted no, and Chairman Donnelly voted
Yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted yes, Chairman Donnelly voted yes, Selectman Plasko abstained
Motion to approve made by Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Lane. Selectman Grow voted yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted yes, Chairman Donnelly voted yes, Selectman Plasko abstained.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadAbstained: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Lane. Selectman Grow voted yes, Selectman Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted yes, Chairman Donnelly voted yes, Selectman Plasko abstained..” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted yes, Chairman
Support Article 11 – Lane voted yes, Selectman Saad voted yes, Chairman
Motion to place Article 11 on the warrant and to support the proposal made by Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support Article 11.
From the minutes
“Motion to place Article 11 on the warrant and to support the proposal made by Selectman Grow, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support Article 11..” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Support Article 12. 3.13 Annual Town Meeting Yellow Sheet The Board voted on and signed the Warrant at their last meeting
Motion to place Article 12 on the warrant and to support the article made by Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support Article 12. 3.13 Annual Town Meeting Yellow Sheet The Board voted on and signed the Warrant at their last meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to place Article 12 on the warrant and to support the article made by Selectman Saad, seconded by Selectman Lane. The Board voted unanimously to support Article 12. 3.13 Annual Town Meeting Yellow Sheet The Board voted on and signed the Warrant at their last meeting..” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Reappointments to Personnel Board
File items 4.1 - 4.7 – Reappointments to Personnel Board
Motion to file items 4.1 - 4.7 .
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 4.1 - 4.7 . 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
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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