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

July 23, 2024

18 recorded votes, 2 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

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko 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 · 3–0

Motion to approve.

Yes: Donnelly, Grow, SaadAbstained: Lane, Plasko

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 1 of 12 Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Abstain Matthew Lane and William Plasko Carried 3-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)

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

Mortgage Lien Discharge - 36 Bornwood Drive, 50 Chapel

Approve – Mortgage Lien Discharge - 36 Bornwood Drive, 50 Chapel

Minutes, page 2

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)

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

Norwood Recreation Department

Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the purpose intended

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the purpose intended.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the purpose intended. Moved by: William Plasko Page 2 of 12 Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)

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

Alternate Election Workers - Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk

Approve – Alternate Election Workers - Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

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

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

Warrant for Primary Election - Clerk’s Office

Sign – Warrant for Primary Election - Clerk’s Office

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to sign

From the minutes

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

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

Alex Haggerty Town Treasurer and Collector submitting the

Alex Haggerty Town Treasurer and Collector submitting the (the motion is not written out in the minutes)

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

From the minutes

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

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

Submitting request to place six sandwich board signs at the

Approve – Submitting request to place six sandwich board signs at the

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion to approve.

The vote does not list Amanda Grow, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Page 7 of 12 Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

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

Submitting request for a one day liquor permit to be used for

Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit to be used for

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday,

Approve – Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday,

Minutes, page 8

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)

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

Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday, August

Approve – Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday, August

Minutes, page 9

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)

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

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)

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

Submitting request to hold a small wedding ceremony at

Approve – Submitting request to hold a small wedding ceremony at

Minutes, page 9

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)

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

Submitting request to place the Craft Affair banner on the

Approve – Submitting request to place the Craft Affair banner on the

Minutes, page 10

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)

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

Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets from

Approve – Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets from

Minutes, page 10

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)

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

This request was originally approved by the Board at the

Approve – This request was originally approved by the Board at the

Minutes, page 11

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, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Verizon

File 5.1-5.3 – Verizon

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file 5.1-5.3.

From the minutes

“Motion to file 5.1-5.3. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Selectmen’s Addenda

Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to adjourn.

From the minutes

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

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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