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January 14, 2025
15 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 and file – Warrant signature update
Motion to approve and file.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 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)
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: 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)
Appointments
Table until the January 28th meeting and take the matter up at that time
Motion to table until the January 28th meeting and take the matter up at that time.
From the minutes
“Motion to table until the January 28th meeting and take the matter up at that time. 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)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to Close the Public Hearing. 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)
Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges
Motion to Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges.
Yes: Grow, LaneNo: Donnelly, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Nay Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Propose Option 2, 5% increase on March 1, 2025
Motion to Propose Option 2, 5% increase on March 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to Propose Option 2, 5% increase on March 1, 2025 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)
Town Common Use - Summerfest and Sunday Concerts
Approve – Town Common Use - Summerfest and Sunday Concerts
Motion to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane 4 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Donation to the Norwood Fire Department
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes
Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes.
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes. 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)
Donation to the Norwood Police Department
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes, with a stipulation the Board sends a thank you note for both donations
Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes, with a stipulation the Board sends a thank you note for both donations.
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes, with a stipulation the Board sends a thank you note for both donations. 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)
Lorusso Materials Corporation
Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes
Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes.
From the minutes
“Motion to Accept under Chapter 44 Section 53A to be spent for its intended purposes. 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)
Town Clerk, Mary Lou Folan - Correspondence
Schedule the hearing with the Town Clerk, on February 11
Motion to schedule the hearing with the Town Clerk, on February 11.
From the minutes
“Motion to schedule the hearing with the Town Clerk, on February 11. 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)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to Sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to Sign. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko 6 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Norwood Light/Broadband submitting Quarterly Franchise Fee payment
File – Norwood Light/Broadband submitting Quarterly Franchise Fee payment
Motion to File.
From the minutes
“Motion to File. 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Cancel the anticipated March Town Meeting
Motion to cancel the anticipated March Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to cancel the anticipated March Town Meeting. 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)
at 7 PM at Emerald City Plant Shop, which will also have special guest Officer Baguma who
Adjourn – at 7 PM at Emerald City Plant Shop, which will also have special guest Officer Baguma who
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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