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

June 11, 2024

21 recorded votes, 0 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 and file – Warrant Signature Update

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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 Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 1 of 12 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)

Attorney David Hern asks that the Board approve the request

Close the hearing – Attorney David Hern asks that the Board approve the request

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to close the hearing

From the minutes

“Motion to close the hearing 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)

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

Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad

Approve – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Massachusetts, as shown in plans on file with the Town Clerk,

Close the hearing – Massachusetts, as shown in plans on file with the Town Clerk,

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to close the hearing

From the minutes

“Motion to close the hearing Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 3 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

Germain answered questions from the Board regarding the

Approve the proposal from Eastern Propane as submitted

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve the proposal from Eastern Propane as submitted.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the proposal from Eastern Propane as submitted. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)

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

Verizon Utility Agreement

Approve and authorize the Manager to sign

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve and authorize the Manager to sign.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve and authorize the Manager to sign. 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)

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

Submitting request to use the picnic tables on Central Street

Approve – Submitting request to use the picnic tables on Central Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Submitting request to hold a sidewalk sale at the WCC Thrift

Approve – Submitting request to hold a sidewalk sale at the WCC Thrift

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Page 5 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)

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

DAV Park Use - Trinity Community Church

Approve – DAV Park Use - Trinity Community Church

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Submitting request to use the Disabled Veterans Park for

Approve – Submitting request to use the Disabled Veterans Park for

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert 2 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)

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

Submitting request to use a small area of Pleasant Park

Approve – Submitting request to use a small area of Pleasant Park

Minutes, page 7

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 7 (PDF)

Lahey Health Pharmacy Outing at Hometown Arcade located

Approve – Lahey Health Pharmacy Outing at Hometown Arcade located

Minutes, page 7

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 7 (PDF)

Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Beer

Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Beer

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve Page 7 of 12

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Page 7 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)

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

Submitting request from Mark Ryan, Director of Public Works

Approve – Submitting request from Mark Ryan, Director of Public Works

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Norwood Economic Development Committee for a three year

Approve – Norwood Economic Development Committee for a three year

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Anil Persaud to the Conservation Commission for a three year

Approve – Anil Persaud to the Conservation Commission for a three year

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Cemetery Deeds

Sign – Cemetery Deeds

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to sign

From the minutes

“Motion to sign 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 9 (PDF)

Disabled Veterans Park for a church picnic/cookout and

Approve – Disabled Veterans Park for a church picnic/cookout and

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Verizon

File items 5.1-5.4 – Verizon

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file items 5.1-5.4.

From the minutes

“Motion to file items 5.1-5.4. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Selectmen’s Addenda

Enter Executive Session

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to enter Executive Session.

From the minutes

“Motion to enter Executive Session. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (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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