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September 24, 2024
20 recorded votes, 3 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
HARRY BUTTERS SELECTMEN’S CHAMBERS
Approve – HARRY BUTTERS SELECTMEN’S CHAMBERS
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)
or architect present he would be happy to bring them in to
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: Matthew Lane Page 4 of 14 Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Submitting request to hold a block party on Sunday, October
Approve – Submitting request to hold a block party on Sunday, October
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Submitting request to hold a block party on Saturday,
Approve – Submitting request to hold a block party on Saturday,
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Page 6 of 14 Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Submitting request to close a small section of Hickory Road
Approve – Submitting request to close a small section of Hickory Road
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)
Dempsey Bandstand for the annual Luminary Night on
Approve – Dempsey Bandstand for the annual Luminary Night on
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Page 7 of 14 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Submitting a request to use the Town Common on December
Approve – Submitting a request to use the Town Common on December
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)
Resubmitting request to use the Town Common for a live
Approve – Resubmitting request to use the Town Common for a live
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Nay Michael Saad and William Plasko Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Assitant Town Manager Michael Rosen, will assess the pilot
Sign – Assitant Town Manager Michael Rosen, will assess the pilot
Motion to Sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to Sign. 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)
Mortgage Discharge - 20 Mylod Street
Approve – Mortgage Discharge - 20 Mylod Street
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
St Gabriel’s Chapel: This application requests $24,000
Deny Application #1 – St Gabriel’s Chapel: This application requests $24,000
Motion to deny Application #1
Yes: Lane, Plasko, SaadNo: Donnelly, Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny Application #1 Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and William Plasko . Nay Amanda Grow and Robert Donnelly Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Deny Application #2 – St Gabriel’s Chapel: This application requests $24,000
Motion to deny Application #2
From the minutes
“Motion to deny Application #2 Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, i Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko ) Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve Application #3
Motion to approve Application #3 Page 10 of 14
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Application #3 Page 10 of 14 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)
Donnelly suggests that this be withdrawn and
Withdraw Article 2 from the Warrant and direct the General Manager to add it to next year’s Capital Plan process
Motion to withdraw Article 2 from the Warrant and direct the General Manager to add it to next year’s Capital Plan process.
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw Article 2 from the Warrant and direct the General Manager to add it to next year’s Capital Plan process. 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)
Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Withdraw Article 5 – Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Motion to withdraw Article 5.
Yes: Grow, Lane, Plasko, SaadNo: Donnelly
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw Article 5. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Page 11 of 14 and William Plasko Nay Robert Donnelly Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Withdraw Article 6 by default
Motion to withdraw Article 6 by default.
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw Article 6 by default. 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)
Insert Article 8 but withhold a position until the meeting of October 22nd or prior to Town Meeting
Motion to insert Article 8 but withhold a position until the meeting of October 22nd or prior to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to insert Article 8 but withhold a position until the meeting of October 22nd or prior to Town Meeting. 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)
LATEAGENDAITEM: Bench Donation
Accept the donation under Chapter 44, Section 53A for the purpose intended
Motion to accept the donation under Chapter 44, Section 53A for the purpose intended.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation under Chapter 44, Section 53A for the purpose intended. 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)
Early Voting Process - Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
File item 4.1 – Early Voting Process - Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk
Motion to file item 4.1.
From the minutes
“Motion to file item 4.1. 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. 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)
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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