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October 22, 2024
12 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
Approve – Warrant Signature Update
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)
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: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 1 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Public Hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Close the hearing – Public Hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,
Motion to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing. 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)
Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Approve – Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 2 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Donation from National Grid.
Accept the donation under MGL c.44 §53A from National Grid for the purposes intended
Motion to accept the donation under MGL c.44 §53A from National Grid for the purposes intended.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation under MGL c.44 §53A from National Grid for the purposes intended. 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)
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.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a
Approve – Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a
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)
years.
Approve – years.
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Submitting application for a one day music permit to be used
Approve – Submitting application for a one day music permit to be used
Motion to approve. Page 6 of 10
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Page 6 of 10 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)
Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the
Sign. Voted: to approve the sale of a $4,500,000 5.25% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") of the Town dated November 1, 2024, and payable October 30, 2025, to...
Motion to Sign. Voted: to approve the sale of a $4,500,000 5.25% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") of the Town dated November 1, 2024, and payable October 30, 2025, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $7,020. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Note, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 10, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated October 16, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Note for the benefit of the holders of the Note from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish continuing disclosure procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to comply with Page 7 of 10 relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating t
From the minutes
“Motion to Sign. Voted: to approve the sale of a $4,500,000 5.25% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") of the Town dated November 1, 2024, and payable October 30, 2025, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $7,020. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Note, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 10, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated October 16, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Note for the benefit of the holders of the Note from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish continuing disclosure procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to comply with Page 7 of 10 relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several....” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Submitting notification of Veterans Day Parade and
File 5.1-5.3 – Submitting notification of Veterans Day Parade and
Motion to file 5.1-5.3.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 5.1-5.3. 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to Adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn. 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)
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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