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May 6, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad
Absent: William Plasko
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: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: April 8, 2025 and April 15, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: April 8, 2025 and April 15, 2025
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
One Day Liquor Permit - Moderna
Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Moderna
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
One Day Music Permit - Moderna
Approve – One Day Music Permit - Moderna
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Results of Motions Meeting
Approve Mr. Donnelly in Vice-Chair Plasko’s place (as Second) on the Town Meeting Warrants
Motion to Approve Mr. Donnelly in Vice-Chair Plasko’s place (as Second) on the Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Mr. Donnelly in Vice-Chair Plasko’s place (as Second) on the Town Meeting Warrants. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve items 4.3, 4.6, 4.9, and 4.10
Motion to approve items 4.3, 4.6, 4.9, and 4.10.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 4.3, 4.6, 4.9, and 4.10. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Xfinity - Programming Changes and Trouble Reporting Procedures
File – Xfinity - Programming Changes and Trouble Reporting Procedures
Motion to file.
From the minutes
“Motion to file. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Senator Mike Rush received for the Town of Norwood
Authorize the Chair to work with the Manager and facilitate the money that Senator Mike Rush received for the Town of Norwood
Motion to authorize the Chair to work with the Manager and facilitate the money that Senator Mike Rush received for the Town of Norwood
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Chair to work with the Manager and facilitate the money that Senator Mike Rush received for the Town of Norwood Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session
Motion to Enter Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion to Enter Executive Session Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Roll Call Vote. Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Adjourn – Executive Session
Motion to Adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, 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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