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March 11, 2025
16 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
Accept and file – Warrant signature update
Motion to accept and file.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept 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)
Car Wash - Bay State Animal Cooperative
Approve – Car Wash - Bay State Animal Cooperative
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Car Wash - Norwood High School Cheer
Approve – Car Wash - Norwood High School Cheer
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 - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Approve – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Nay Michael Saad and William Plasko Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Town Common Request - Annual Earth Day Community Fair
Approve – Town Common Request - Annual Earth Day Community Fair
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/ Parks Rules and Regulations
Approve as amended – Town Common/ Parks Rules and Regulations
Motion to approve as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended. 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)
For review and approval of the Board
Accept the Managers Talent Bank replacement recommendation
Motion to accept the Managers Talent Bank replacement recommendation.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the Managers Talent Bank replacement recommendation. 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)
Light Department: Debt Write-off
Approve – Light Department: Debt Write-off
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)
General Government Budget FY’26
Approve – General Government Budget FY’26
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 Election Warrant
Approve – Town Election Warrant
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)
Employees
Table until 3-25-25 – Employees
Motion to table until 3-25-25.
From the minutes
“Motion to table until 3-25-25. 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
Approve – Cemetery Deeds
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)
barrels to the Park.
Start the process for identifying a location for an appropriate tribute for John Lightizer
Motion to start the process for identifying a location for an appropriate tribute for John Lightizer.
From the minutes
“Motion to start the process for identifying a location for an appropriate tribute for John Lightizer. 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)
Enter Executive Session
Motion to enter Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session 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)
Executive Sessions
Adjourn – Executive Sessions
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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