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April 15, 2025
10 recorded votes, 3 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
Hold
Approve all that was passed on STM #1 (Items 1,3,4,5,6,8,11,12, and 13)
Motion to Approve all that was passed on STM #1 (Items 1,3,4,5,6,8,11,12, and 13).
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve all that was passed on STM #1 (Items 1,3,4,5,6,8,11,12, and 13). Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approve all that was passed on STM #2 (Items 1,2,3,4,5,6, rename 9 as 7, 10 as 8, 11 as 9, and 12 as 10)
Motion to Approve all that was passed on STM #2 (Items 1,2,3,4,5,6, rename 9 as 7, 10 as 8, 11 as 9, and 12 as 10).
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve all that was passed on STM #2 (Items 1,2,3,4,5,6, rename 9 as 7, 10 as 8, 11 as 9, and 12 as 10). 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 Community Preservation Act projects as described. Note: the Boards support of the Preservation Projects as described
Motion to Approve the Community Preservation Act projects as described. Note: the Boards support of the Preservation Projects as described
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the Community Preservation Act projects as described. Note: the Boards support of the Preservation Projects as described Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michaeal Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Recommend to change the amount to $300,000
Motion to recommend to change the amount to $300,000.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend to change the amount to $300,000. 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)
We The Committee reserves the right to consider items on the agenda out of order. This listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting at...
Motion that we The Committee reserves the right to consider items on the agenda out of order. This listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed; and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. put Article #7 on the Warrant (by borrowing) and the Board supports the Article.
From the minutes
“Motion that we The Committee reserves the right to consider items on the agenda out of order. This listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed; and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. put Article #7 on the Warrant (by borrowing) and the Board supports the Article. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Place Article #9 on the Warrant
Motion to place Article #9 on the Warrant.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to place Article #9 on the Warrant. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly. Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
To support Article #9: Establish Capital Stabilization Fund
Motion for the Board to support Article #9: Establish Capital Stabilization Fund.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion for the Board to support Article #9: Establish Capital Stabilization Fund. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly. . Nay William Plasko and Michael Saad Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Withdraw Article #10: Initial CSF Fund from the Warrant
Motion to withdraw Article #10: Initial CSF Fund from the Warrant.
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw Article #10: Initial CSF Fund from the Warrant. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow, Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Remove this specific Article (Accessory Dwelling Units as a : Special Resident Use) from Special Town Meeting #2
Motion to remove this specific Article (Accessory Dwelling Units as a : Special Resident Use) from Special Town Meeting #2.
From the minutes
“Motion to remove this specific Article (Accessory Dwelling Units as a : Special Resident Use) from Special Town Meeting #2. 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)
Adjourn – Hold
Motion to Adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, 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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