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January 28, 2025
13 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 – 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: January 14th, 2025.
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: January 14th, 2025.
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)
Appointments
Motion to approve a letter of support for the project with the conditions that the exterior facade be in accordance with the plans stated 12325 by winslow architects that the exterior as shown on...
Motion to approve a letter of support for the project with the conditions that the exterior facade be in accordance with the plans stated 12325 by winslow architects that the exterior as shown on the plans be brick white accents, that no more than 26 units will be developed in the project, and no more than 6 of those be 3 bedroom, with 25% affordability, EOHLC compliance, and perpetuity will be required.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, PlaskoNo: Lane, Saad
From the minutes
“motion to approve a letter of support for the project with the conditions that the exterior facade be in accordance with the plans stated 12325 by winslow architects that the exterior as shown on the plans be brick white accents, that no more than 26 units will be developed in the project, and no more than 6 of those be 3 bedroom, with 25% affordability, EOHLC compliance, and perpetuity will be required. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Nay Matthew Lane and Michael Saad Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Airport Playground Signage
Approve – Airport Playground Signage
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
May Annual and Special Town Meetings
Approve the date – May Annual and Special Town Meetings
Motion to approve the date.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the date. 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)
Surplus Property Disposal Policy
Approve – Surplus Property Disposal Policy
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)
Car Wash - BSA Troop 49
Approve – Car Wash - BSA Troop 49
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Car Wash- Norwood High Boys Lacrosse
Approve – Car Wash- Norwood High Boys Lacrosse
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)
Town Common Use - Norwood Police Department
Approve – Town Common Use - Norwood Police Department
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Town Common Use - United Church of Norwood
Approve – Town Common Use - United Church of Norwood
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)
For signature of the Board
Approve – For signature of the Board
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Norwood Light/Broadband
Accept and file 5.1 and 5.2
Motion to accept and file 5.1 and 5.2.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept and file 5.1 and 5.2. 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)
Executive Session
Adjourn – Executive Session
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, 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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