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21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad
Absent: None
Accept and file – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to accept and file.
“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)
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Motion to approve
“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)
Close the hearing – Attorney David Hern asks that the Board approve the request
Motion to close the hearing
“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)
Approve – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to approve
“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)
Close the hearing – Massachusetts, as shown in plans on file with the Town Clerk,
Motion to close the hearing
“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)
Approve the proposal from Eastern Propane as submitted
Motion to approve the proposal from Eastern Propane as submitted.
“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)
Approve and authorize the Manager to sign
Motion to approve and authorize the Manager to sign.
“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)
Approve – Submitting request to use the picnic tables on Central Street
Motion to approve
“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)
Approve – Submitting request to hold a sidewalk sale at the WCC Thrift
Motion to approve
“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)
Approve – DAV Park Use - Trinity Community Church
Motion to approve
“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)
Approve – Submitting request to use the Disabled Veterans Park for
Motion to approve
“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)
Approve – Submitting request to use a small area of Pleasant Park
Motion to approve
“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)
Approve – Lahey Health Pharmacy Outing at Hometown Arcade located
Motion to approve
“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)
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Beer
Motion to approve Page 7 of 12
“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)
Approve – Submitting request from Mark Ryan, Director of Public Works
Motion to approve.
“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)
Approve – Norwood Economic Development Committee for a three year
Motion to approve.
“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)
Approve – Anil Persaud to the Conservation Commission for a three year
Motion to approve.
“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)
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign
“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)
Approve – Disabled Veterans Park for a church picnic/cookout and
Motion to approve
“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)
File items 5.1-5.4 – Verizon
Motion to file items 5.1-5.4.
“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)
Enter Executive Session
Motion to enter Executive Session.
“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)
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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