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May 21, 2024
24 recorded votes, 9 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
File – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to File
From the minutes
“Motion to 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)
Luke Adams appeared before the Board along with the
Continue for 180 days – Luke Adams appeared before the Board along with the
Motion to continue for 180 days.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue for 180 days. 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)
Incorporated dba Mama’s, license holder and Manager of
Continue the hearing in our second meeting in November at 7:10pm and advise Mr. Akiki that if itis not transferred or in use by that date that Mr. Akiki may seek revocation of the liquor license
Motion to continue the hearing in our second meeting in November at 7:10pm and advise Mr. Akiki that if itis not transferred or in use by that date that Mr. Akiki may seek revocation of the liquor license.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing in our second meeting in November at 7:10pm and advise Mr. Akiki that if itis not transferred or in use by that date that Mr. Akiki may seek revocation of the liquor license. 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)
Public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Close the hearing – Public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Motion to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing 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)
Legislature and signed into law by Governor Healey, no longer
Approve – Legislature and signed into law by Governor Healey, no longer
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)
O’Reilly, and Sue Bartlett of the Norwood Light Department
Approve Norwood Light Department - Budget Approval FY25
Motion to approve Norwood Light Department - Budget Approval FY25
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Norwood Light Department - Budget Approval FY25 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)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Approve Norwood Broadband - Budget Approval FY25
Motion to approve Norwood Broadband - Budget Approval FY25
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Norwood Broadband - Budget Approval FY25 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)
Transfer $2,000,000 from the Electric General Fund to the Electric Capital Projects Fund
Motion to transfer $2,000,000 from the Electric General Fund to the Electric Capital Projects Fund
From the minutes
“Motion to transfer $2,000,000 from the Electric General Fund to the Electric Capital Projects Fund 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)
Premises Project
Approve Funding for Broadband Fiber to the Premises Project
Motion to approve Funding for Broadband Fiber to the Premises Project
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Funding for Broadband Fiber to the Premises Project 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)
Broadband Rate Change Recommendation
Approve the requested rate increases effective July 1, 2024
Motion to approve the requested rate increases effective July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the requested rate increases effective July 1, 2024 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 request for a one day liquor permit for Designer
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for Designer
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)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for Marian
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for Marian
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)
Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday, August
Approve – Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday, August
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)
Veterans Park Use - Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Approve – Veterans Park Use - Emmanuel Lutheran Church
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)
Banner Request - Women’s Community Committee, Inc.
Approve – Banner Request - Women’s Community Committee, Inc.
Motion to approve
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadAbstained: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad Abstain William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Veteran’s Agent Ted Mulvehill submitting request to hold the
Approve – Veteran’s Agent Ted Mulvehill submitting request to hold the
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 Page 9 of 15 Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Common for Summerfest Concerts beginning Wednesday,
Approve – Common for Summerfest Concerts beginning Wednesday,
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: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Discharge
Sign – Discharge
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: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Excellence for Shared Services Grant
Authorize and direct the Chair to sign the agreement
Motion to authorize and direct the Chair to sign the agreement.
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize and direct the Chair to sign the agreement. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Appointment of Catherine Burgess to the Historical
Approve – Appointment of Catherine Burgess to the Historical
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: Michael Saad Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Submitting request to hold the annual Zero K Road Race at
Approve – Submitting request to hold the annual Zero K Road Race at
Motion to approve Page 12 of 15
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Page 12 of 15 Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Verizon - PEG Grant Report
File 4.1-4.3 – Verizon - PEG Grant Report
Motion to file 4.1-4.3
The minutes say only “Carried”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 4.1-4.3 Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Carried.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Enter Executive Session. Noted that when returning to Open Session it will be for the purpose of adjournment
Motion to enter Executive Session. Noted that when returning to Open Session it will be for the purpose of adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session. Noted that when returning to Open Session it will be for the purpose of adjournment. 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)
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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