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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

May 7, 2024

17 recorded votes, 12 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

BOARD ABSENT

Accept – BOARD ABSENT

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board

Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Page 1 of 10 Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

One Day Liquor Permit - St. Timothy Parish

Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - St. Timothy Parish

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Pop Up

Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Pop Up

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

One Day Permit - Castle Island

Approve – One Day Permit - Castle Island

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Submitting request to host a car wash on Saturday, June

Approve – Submitting request to host a car wash on Saturday, June

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Approve

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Town Common (Updated) Request - Juneteenth

Approve – Town Common (Updated) Request - Juneteenth

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Approve

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Parkway onto Devon, Albemarle, Harrow to Croyden and back

Approve – Parkway onto Devon, Albemarle, Harrow to Croyden and back

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Submitting request to use the Morse House for a Summer

Approve – Submitting request to use the Morse House for a Summer

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Approve

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Veterans of Foreign Wars Building Association

Approve – Veterans of Foreign Wars Building Association

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Approve

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Interested applicants were interviewed by the Board at the

Appoint Kaylene Bechet to the Board of the COA

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Appoint Kaylene Bechet to the Board of the COA .

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Appoint Kaylene Bechet to the Board of the COA . Moved by: Matthew Lane Page 6 of 10 Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Request to reappoint Frances Kenney to the Board of the

Reappoint Frances Kenney to the Board of the COA

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to reappoint Frances Kenney to the Board of the COA

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to reappoint Frances Kenney to the Board of the COA Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appointment for Zoning Board of Appeal ,

Table the appointment for the ZBA and leave it to the chairman to set up the process for future appointment

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to table the appointment for the ZBA and leave it to the chairman to set up the process for future appointment.

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to table the appointment for the ZBA and leave it to the chairman to set up the process for future appointment. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by; Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

attendees expected.

Approve – attendees expected.

Minutes, page 7

ApproveFailed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Approve

The minutes say only “Denied”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Denied.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Cemetery Deeds

Sign – Cemetery Deeds

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to Sign

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to Sign Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Memoranda

File 5.1 & 5.2 – Memoranda

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Motion to file 5.1 & 5.2

The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.

From the minutes

“Motion to file 5.1 & 5.2 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Page 8 of 10 Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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