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12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad
Absent: None
File – Warrant Signature Update
Motion to file.
“Motion to file. 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)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
“Motion to close the public 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)
Approve – Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Approve – Submitting application for a one-day music permit to be used
Motion to Approve.
“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)
Approve – Submitting application for a one day liquor permit to be used
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Approve – Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a Top
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Page 4 of 8 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Approve – Submitting request to place the Christmas Nativity Display on
Motion to approve.
“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)
Reappoint – Reappointment - Norwood Historical Commission
Motion to reappoint.
“Motion to reappoint. 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)
Approve – the need for paraprofessionals and substitutes and 2.
Motion to approve.
“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)
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to sign.
“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)
File 4.1 and 4.2 – Beverages Control Commission for the Change of DBA from
Motion to File 4.1 and 4.2. Page 6 of 8
“Motion to File 4.1 and 4.2. Page 6 of 8 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)
Enter into Executive Session and to return to Open Session at a later time for the purpose of adjournment only
Motion to enter into Executive Session and to return to Open Session at a later time for the purpose of adjournment only.
“Motion to enter into Executive Session and to return to Open Session at a later time for the purpose of adjournment only. 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)
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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