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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

November 12, 2024

12 recorded votes, 2 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

File – Warrant Signature Update

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Public Hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday,

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko

Approve – Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion to approve.

Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Submitting application for a one-day music permit to be used

Approve – Submitting application for a one-day music permit to be used

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Submitting application for a one day liquor permit to be used

Approve – Submitting application for a one day liquor permit to be used

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a Top

Approve – Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a Top

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion to approve.

Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Submitting request to place the Christmas Nativity Display on

Approve – Submitting request to place the Christmas Nativity Display on

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Reappointment - Norwood Historical Commission

Reappoint – Reappointment - Norwood Historical Commission

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to reappoint.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

the need for paraprofessionals and substitutes and 2.

Approve – the need for paraprofessionals and substitutes and 2.

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Cemetery Deeds

Sign – Cemetery Deeds

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Beverages Control Commission for the Change of DBA from

File 4.1 and 4.2 – Beverages Control Commission for the Change of DBA from

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to File 4.1 and 4.2. Page 6 of 8

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session and to return to Open Session at a later time for the purpose of adjournment only

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to enter into Executive Session and to return to Open Session at a later time for the purpose of adjournment only.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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