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

November 26, 2024

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, Michael Saad

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Warrant Signature Update

Accept and file – Warrant Signature Update

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to accept and file.

From the minutes

“Motion to accept and 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)

Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board

Approve with correction of item 2.2

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve with correction of item 2.2.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve with correction of item 2.2. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Page 1 of 6 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)

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

Committee for review and recommendation back to this

Refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee for review and recommendation back to this Board

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee for review and recommendation back to this Board.

From the minutes

“Motion to refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee for review and recommendation back to this Board. 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)

America event at Highland Cemetery and Old Parish Cemetery

Approve – America event at Highland Cemetery and Old Parish Cemetery

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a Sip

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

Minutes, page 3

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 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 3 (PDF)

Disposal of Surplus Property - Norwood School Department

Approve – Disposal of Surplus Property - Norwood School Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Page 3 of 6 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 3 (PDF)

Norwood Light/Water submitting a list of Water/Sewer and

Approve and forward the lien list to the Assessors and Treasurer’s offices to be included in the February 2025 tax bills

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to Approve and forward the lien list to the Assessors and Treasurer’s offices to be included in the February 2025 tax bills.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve and forward the lien list to the Assessors and Treasurer’s offices to be included in the February 2025 tax bills. 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)

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

Cemetery Deeds

Sign – Cemetery Deeds

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to Sign.

From the minutes

“Motion to Sign. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)

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

President, Ed Hickey to Mark Ryan, Chris Casavant, and

File 4.1-4.5 – President, Ed Hickey to Mark Ryan, Chris Casavant, and

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to file 4.1-4.5.

From the minutes

“Motion to file 4.1-4.5. 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)

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

Selectmen’s Addenda

Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (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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