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August 13, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad
Absent: Robert Donnelly
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, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Appointments
Approve placement of Washington Bell #7 in the
Motion to approve placement of Washington Bell #7 in the Page 1 of 12 area requested.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve placement of Washington Bell #7 in the Page 1 of 12 area requested. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Candidates with interest in serving on the Council, Tara Busa
Appoint Ms. Sabb and Mr. Tracz
Motion to appoint Ms. Sabb and Mr. Tracz.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Ms. Sabb and Mr. Tracz. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting application for a Common Victualler license for
Approve, contingent upon receiving a copy of lease confirmation. 7
Motion to approve, contingent upon receiving a copy of lease confirmation. 7
From the minutes
“Motion to approve, contingent upon receiving a copy of lease confirmation. 7 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Page 2 of 12 Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Back to
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Back to
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Purse
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Purse
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for an outdoor
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for an outdoor
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Dempsey Bandstand for a Norwood High School Prom Red
Approve – Dempsey Bandstand for a Norwood High School Prom Red
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Town Common Request - Outdoor Worship Service
Deny – Town Common Request - Outdoor Worship Service
Motion to deny.
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Disabled Veterans Park - Fitness Class
Deny on the basis that less than 20 attendees does not require a permit from the Town for use
Motion to deny on the basis that less than 20 attendees does not require a permit from the Town for use.
From the minutes
“Motion to deny on the basis that less than 20 attendees does not require a permit from the Town for use. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Page 5 of 12 and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, Massachusetts to
Approve – Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, Massachusetts to
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Sean Warnock, Director of Information Technology
Approve – Sean Warnock, Director of Information Technology
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Water Tanks SRF
Authorize Town Manager Tony Mazzucco to file for the water tank SRF loan and sign any documents required thereof
Motion to authorize Town Manager Tony Mazzucco to file for the water tank SRF loan and sign any documents required thereof. Page 6 of 12
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Town Manager Tony Mazzucco to file for the water tank SRF loan and sign any documents required thereof. Page 6 of 12 Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
ARPAAdjustment
Amend the November 30th, 2021 infrastructure funding vote to include $1,420,000.00 for the replacement of the Westover Parkway Culvert and $230,303.00 for the Robinwood Road Drainage improvements.’
Motion to amend the November 30th, 2021 infrastructure funding vote to include $1,420,000.00 for the replacement of the Westover Parkway Culvert and $230,303.00 for the Robinwood Road Drainage improvements.’
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the November 30th, 2021 infrastructure funding vote to include $1,420,000.00 for the replacement of the Westover Parkway Culvert and $230,303.00 for the Robinwood Road Drainage improvements.’ Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko . Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
General Manager does have the appointing authority in this
Submit Selectman Saad as the representative from the Board of Selectman (amended) and also appoint a veterans member from the community for the interview process
Motion to submit Selectman Saad as the representative from the Board of Selectman (amended) and also appoint a veterans member from the community for the interview process.
From the minutes
“Motion to submit Selectman Saad as the representative from the Board of Selectman (amended) and also appoint a veterans member from the community for the interview process. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane . Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
The Board discussed the current rules and regulations for
Ask the General Manager’s staff to review the park and Town Common rules and regulations and to update them including potential charges for their use and to report back to the Board of Selectmen...
Motion to ask the General Manager’s staff to review the park and Town Common rules and regulations and to update them including potential charges for their use and to report back to the Board of Selectmen with recommendations.
From the minutes
“Motion to ask the General Manager’s staff to review the park and Town Common rules and regulations and to update them including potential charges for their use and to report back to the Board of Selectmen with recommendations. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Proposing to allow parking on the St. George Church
Approve recommendations 1, 2, and 3, and to table recommendation 4
Motion to approve recommendations 1, 2, and 3, and to table recommendation 4.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve recommendations 1, 2, and 3, and to table recommendation 4. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets from
Approve – Washington Street between Vernon and Day Streets from
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
March - Tabernacle of Holiness
File 4.1 - 4.5 – March - Tabernacle of Holiness
Motion to file 4.1 - 4.5.
The vote names Robert Donnelly, who the attendance line shows as absent. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 4.1 - 4.5. 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)
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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