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June 25, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 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: 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)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Page 1 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Meter Charge, Water and Sewer of both the average low user
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public 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)
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
From the minutes
“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)
ZBA member Mary Kate Daly has resigned from the ZBA
Accept the resignation of Mary Kate Daly, with thanks
Motion to accept the resignation of Mary Kate Daly, with thanks.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the resignation of Mary Kate Daly, with thanks. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Page 3 of 12 Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Submitting application for a Common Victualler license for
Approve – Submitting application for a Common Victualler license for
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)
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)
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Page 5 of 12 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
DeLuca would be asked to attend a future meeting to explain
Authorize Selectman Plasko to negotiate with MIM for a cash settlement
Motion to authorize Selectman Plasko to negotiate with MIM for a cash settlement.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Selectman Plasko to negotiate with MIM for a cash settlement. 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)
Preservation Committee for a three year term that will expire
Approve. ! – Preservation Committee for a three year term that will expire
Motion to approve. !
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. ! Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Page 6 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
Economic Development Committee for a three year term that
Approve – Economic Development Committee for a three year term that
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)
Chairman Donnelly expressed appreciation to Mark Ryan for
Appoint – Chairman Donnelly expressed appreciation to Mark Ryan for
Motion to appoint.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko 4.8 FY 25 Town Meeting Planning Calendar For discussion. The Board of Selectme.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
NHS Environmental Youth Coalition - Tree Donation
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A
Motion to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A. 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 to use the Town Common for a live music
Approve – Submitting request to use the Town Common for a live music
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)
Submitting request to use the Dempsey Bandstand for an
Approve – Submitting request to use the Dempsey Bandstand for an
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad : Page 8 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Submitting request to extend the concert series - Acoustic
Approve – Submitting request to extend the concert series - Acoustic
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)
Submitting request to use Disabled Veterans Park on Berwick
Approve – Submitting request to use Disabled Veterans Park on Berwick
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)
Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Approve – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Motion to approve. Page 9 of 12
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 9 of 12 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)
Norwood Police Department
Approve – Norwood Police Department
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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Enter Executive Session. (The return to open session will be for the purpose of adjournment only)
Motion to enter Executive Session. (The return to open session will be for the purpose of adjournment only).
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session. (The return to open session will be for the purpose of adjournment only). 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)
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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