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December 17, 2024
17 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
Approve – Warrant Signature Update
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)
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: Amanda Grow Seconded by: William Plasko Page 1 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
Massachusetts General Laws, to consider whether the license
Close the Public Hearing
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)
Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko
Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
From the minutes
“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)
Pelletier coule explain more about what the Building
Continue the hearing for two months, with the stipulation that Mr. Adams be back before us on February 11, 2025, with a progress report
Motion to continue the hearing for two months, with the stipulation that Mr. Adams be back before us on February 11, 2025, with a progress report.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing for two months, with the stipulation that Mr. Adams be back before us on February 11, 2025, with a progress report. Moved by: Michael Saad Page 3 of 10 Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
General Manager Mazzucco’s attention before the hearing in
Set the hearing on water and sewer rates for January 14, 2025
Motion to set the hearing on water and sewer rates for January 14, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion to set the hearing on water and sewer rates for January 14, 2025. 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)
Extension of New Year’s Eve Hours for On Premises Licensees
Approve – Extension of New Year’s Eve Hours for On Premises Licensees
Motion to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Page 4 of 10 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Liquor and Other Licenses 2025
Approve – Liquor and Other Licenses 2025
Motion to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. 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)
Proposing that the DPW install ’Crosswalk Ahead’ signs
Approve – Proposing that the DPW install ’Crosswalk Ahead’ signs
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)
Taking a look back at the last five years, more specifically
Approve the proposed ambulance rate increases recommended by the Manager and Fire Chief, effective January 1, 2025
Motion to approve the proposed ambulance rate increases recommended by the Manager and Fire Chief, effective January 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposed ambulance rate increases recommended by the Manager and Fire Chief, effective January 1, 2025. 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)
Approval of Medical Marijuana License Changes
Approve – Approval of Medical Marijuana License Changes
Motion to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. 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)
Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a New
Approve – Submitting application for a one day liquor permit for a New
Motion to Approve. Page 6 of 10
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Page 6 of 10 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)
Municipal Parking Lot Request
Approve – Municipal Parking Lot Request
Motion to Approve.
Yes: Grow, LaneNo: Donnelly, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow and Matthew Lane Nay Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Submitting an application to use the Morse House for the
Approve – Submitting an application to use the Morse House for the
Motion to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Page 7 of 10 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Cemetery Deed
Sign – Cemetery Deed
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)
Authority, Old Parish Preservation Volunteers, Norwood
File 5.1 – Authority, Old Parish Preservation Volunteers, Norwood
Motion to File 5.1
From the minutes
“Motion to File 5.1 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to Adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Page 9 of 10 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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