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February 25, 2025
24 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)
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 Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Plasko)
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: Michael Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Plasko)
Approve – Appointments
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)
The Board welcomed Mark Ryan, DPW Director
We endorse the submission of the sidewalk overlay program to the Capital Outlay, as priority of the Board’s
Motion that we endorse the submission of the sidewalk overlay program to the Capital Outlay, as priority of the Board’s.
From the minutes
“Motion that we endorse the submission of the sidewalk overlay program to the Capital Outlay, as priority of the Board’s. 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)
Finance Director Jeff O’Neill
Extend the hearing for three months
Motion to extend the hearing for three months.
From the minutes
“Motion to extend the hearing for three months. 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)
Approve the use of the alcohol license in this temporary/ limited capacity, with the contingency that building Inspector Gary Pelletier advise what exact capacity he is limited to
Motion to approve the use of the alcohol license in this temporary/ limited capacity, with the contingency that building Inspector Gary Pelletier advise what exact capacity he is limited to.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the use of the alcohol license in this temporary/ limited capacity, with the contingency that building Inspector Gary Pelletier advise what exact capacity he is limited to. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Car Wash - Norwood High School Softball
Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Softball
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Table – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Motion to table.
From the minutes
“Motion to table. 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 Girls Varsity Hockey
Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Girls Varsity Hockey
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)
Town Common Use - Haitian Flag Day
Approve – Town Common Use - Haitian Flag Day
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)
Town Common Use - Norwood Farmers Market
Approve – Town Common Use - Norwood Farmers Market
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 - Wedding Photographs
Approve – Town Common Use - Wedding Photographs
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)
Mortgage Discharge - 26 North Avenue
Sign – Mortgage Discharge - 26 North Avenue
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. 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)
Sandwich Board Display - League of Women Voters
Approve – Sandwich Board Display - League of Women Voters
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko. Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Sandwich Board Display - Norwood Evening Garden Club
Approve – Sandwich Board Display - Norwood Evening Garden Club
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)
Street Closure Request - St. George Orthodox Church
Approve – Street Closure Request - St. George Orthodox Church
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)
KENO at Washington No. 7 Mass State Lottery
Take no action – KENO at Washington No. 7 Mass State Lottery
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)
Letter of Support - Comcast
Take no action – Letter of Support - Comcast
Motion to take no action.
From the minutes
“Motion to take no action. 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)
Banner Placement Request - Norwood Hospital
Approve and support the placement of the banner
Motion to approve and support the placement of the banner.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and support the placement of the banner. 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)
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Approve and sign the contracts submitted
Motion to approve and sign the contracts submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign the contracts submitted. 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)
Xfinity
File items 5.1-5.3 – Xfinity
Motion to file items 5.1-5.3.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 5.1-5.3. 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
Allow them to plan it out now, and give an approval for the event on April 19
Motion to allow them to plan it out now, and give an approval for the event on April 19.
From the minutes
“Motion to allow them to plan it out now, and give an approval for the event on April 19. 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)
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 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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