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September 10, 2024
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: Matthew Lane
Every vote, in order
Warrant Signature Update
Approve – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
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: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 1 of 13 Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Appointments
Appoint – Appointments
Motion to appoint.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, Massachusetts for
Close the hearing – Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, Massachusetts for
Motion to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing. Moved by: William Plasko : Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, Page 2 of 13 and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Approve – Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, Massachusetts for
Motion to approve. .
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. . Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the intended purpose
Motion to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the intended purpose.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the intended purpose. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to use the main floor of the Morse House
Approve – Submitting request to use the main floor of the Morse House
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting request to use the Morse House for a regular
Approve – Submitting request to use the Morse House for a regular
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
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.
Yes: Donnelly, GrowNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow and Robert Donnelly Page 4 of 13 Nay Michael Saad and William Plasko Denied 2-2.” (Motion: Grow, second: Donnelly)
Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday,
Approve – Submitting request to hold a car wash on Saturday,
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for the
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for the
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Beverages restricted to the rear seating area for the Semi-
Approve with the condition of serving Alcoholic
Motion to approve with the condition of serving Alcoholic Page 5 of 13 Beverages restricted to the rear seating area for the Semi- Private event.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with the condition of serving Alcoholic Page 5 of 13 Beverages restricted to the rear seating area for the Semi- Private event. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, ! and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for the Annual
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for the Annual
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Sip and
Approve – Submitting request for a one day liquor permit for a Sip and
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Norwood Police Department
Approve – Norwood Police Department
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
Norwood School Department
Approve – Norwood School Department
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
National Grid Donations
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the intended purpose
Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the intended purpose.
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A for the intended purpose. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Joseph Pitti has resigned from the Conservation Commission,
Ratify the Manager’s Appointment
Motion to Ratify the Manager’s Appointment.
From the minutes
“Motion to Ratify the Manager’s Appointment. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Tom O’Rourke has been Norwood’s regional MPO designee
Reappoint – Tom O’Rourke has been Norwood’s regional MPO designee
Motion to reappoint.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
Townand School Cost Allocation Agreement
Sign – Townand School Cost Allocation Agreement
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 9 of 13 Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Trust, encouraging them to engage with the community
Sign – Trust, encouraging them to engage with the community
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko)
Bandstand for a brief wedding ceremony on Saturday,
Approve – Bandstand for a brief wedding ceremony on Saturday,
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting request for a one day music permit for use at
Approve – Submitting request for a one day music permit for use at
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
Middlesex Integrative Medicine
Middlesex Integrative Medicine (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Civic Center Correspondence
File 5.1 to 5.7, with the exception of the Building Monthly Report being re-issued
Motion to File 5.1 to 5.7, with the exception of the Building Monthly Report being re-issued.
From the minutes
“Motion to File 5.1 to 5.7, with the exception of the Building Monthly Report being re-issued. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, 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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