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March 25, 2025
23 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: 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)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: March 11, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: March 11, 2025
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)
Appointments
Approve both FY26 budgets
Motion to approve both FY26 budgets.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve both FY26 budgets. 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)
Have a 5 minute recess
Motion to have a 5 minute recess
From the minutes
“Motion to have a 5 minute recess 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)
Light Department
Approve the use of the surplus funds
Motion to approve the use of the surplus funds.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the use of the surplus funds. 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)
Water and Sewer Budget
Approve as presented – Water and Sewer Budget
Motion to approve as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as presented. 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)
Norwood Recreation Department- Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Approve – Norwood Recreation Department- Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
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)
Norwood Recreation Department- Fairy House Displays at Shattuck Park
Approve – Norwood Recreation Department- Fairy House Displays at Shattuck Park
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)
Bond Street Tot Lot Request
Approve – Bond Street Tot Lot Request
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)
Fourth of July Celebration Committee- Light Bill Insert
Approve – Fourth of July Celebration Committee- Light Bill Insert
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 - Annual Pride Picnic
Approve – Town Common Use - Annual Pride Picnic
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 School Boys Hockey
Approve – Car Wash- Norwood High School Boys Hockey
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)
PM until 11 PM with approximately 50 guests expected.
Deny – PM until 11 PM with approximately 50 guests expected.
Motion to deny.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
One Day Liquor Permit- Hometown Arcade
Deny – One Day Liquor Permit- Hometown Arcade
Motion to deny.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Town Common/ Parks Rules and Regulations
Approve – Town Common/ Parks Rules and Regulations
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)
Vision Insurance
Approve – Vision Insurance
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)
PEC Agreement
Approve – PEC Agreement
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)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Yellow Sheet (Draft)
Approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Motion to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting 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)
Norwood Treasurer and Collector
Reappoint Alex Haggarty for a new 3 year term as the Town of Norwood Treasurer and Collector
Motion to reappoint Alex Haggarty for a new 3 year term as the Town of Norwood Treasurer and Collector
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint Alex Haggarty for a new 3 year term as the Town of Norwood Treasurer and Collector 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)
Board of Assessors Stipend Increase
Approve – Board of Assessors Stipend Increase
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)
ABCC Correspondence
File 5.1 to 5.3 – ABCC Correspondence
Motion to File 5.1 to 5.3.
From the minutes
“Motion to File 5.1 to 5.3. 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 at 8:40 PM
Motion to enter Executive Session at 8:40 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session at 8:40 PM. 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)
Executive Session
Adjourn – Executive Session
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn 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)
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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