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February 11, 2025
22 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 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)
Appointments
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: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Take no action – Appointments
Motion to take no action.
From the minutes
“Motion to take no action. 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)
New Business
Approve – New Business
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 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Car Wash - Norwood High School Field Hockey
Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Field Hockey
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)
participants submitting artwork as well as vendors with tables. There will be
Approve – participants submitting artwork as well as vendors with tables. There will be
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)
Town Common Use - Marriage Ceremony
Approve – Town Common Use - Marriage Ceremony
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)
Town Common Use - Norwood Recreation Department
Approve – Town Common Use - Norwood Recreation Department
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)
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)
Town Common Use - Officer Geoffrey Baguma
Approve – Town Common Use - Officer Geoffrey Baguma
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 Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Town Common Use - Patriotic Rosary
Approve – Town Common Use - Patriotic Rosary
Motion to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane 5 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Submitting request to close Washington Street from south of the Middle School
Approve – Submitting request to close Washington Street from south of the Middle School
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)
One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
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)
Town/School Employees
Table until future meeting
Motion to table until future meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to table until future 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)
Addition of Direct Deposit to the May 12th, 2025 Special Town Meeting.
Include the Article on the Special Town Meeting, May 12th, 2025, 6 Warrant
Motion to include the Article on the Special Town Meeting, May 12th, 2025, 6 Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion to include the Article on the Special Town Meeting, May 12th, 2025, 6 Warrant. 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)
Verizon Grant of Easement
Sign – Verizon Grant of Easement
Motion to Sign.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to Sign. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko. Abstain Michael Saad. Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Verizon Franchise Renewal
Appoint Mr. Plasko as the Town’s representative, with assistance from Vicechair Grow
Motion to Appoint Mr. Plasko as the Town’s representative, with assistance from Vicechair Grow.
From the minutes
“Motion to Appoint Mr. Plasko as the Town’s representative, with assistance from Vicechair Grow. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Letter to Rep. Rogers - Amending an Act Further Authorizing the
Approve – Letter to Rep. Rogers - Amending an Act Further Authorizing the
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)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign – Cemetery Deeds
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)
Norwood Light/Broadband - Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment
File 4.1 to 4.2 – Norwood Light/Broadband - Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment
Motion to File 4.1 to 4.2.
From the minutes
“Motion to File 4.1 to 4.2. 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)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Enter Executive Session
Motion was made to enter Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to enter Executive Session. 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)
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
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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