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May 27, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve – Warrant signature update
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: April 22, 2025 and May 6, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: April 22, 2025 and May 6, 2025
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)
Appointments
Close the Public Hearing
Motion to close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the Public Hearing 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)
Approve the application for a new Class II Auto Dealership License, located at 64 Broadway Norwood MA, 02062
Motion to approve the application for a new Class II Auto Dealership License, located at 64 Broadway Norwood MA, 02062.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for a new Class II Auto Dealership License, located at 64 Broadway Norwood MA, 02062. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad 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. Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Authority
Authority (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
Motion for both Boards to appoint Amanda Grow as Chair for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Norwood Housing Authority. Moved by Robert Donnelly, seconded by Kevin Flaherty. Vote was unanimous by both Boards.
From the minutes
“Motion for both Boards to appoint Amanda Grow as Chair for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Norwood Housing Authority. Moved by Robert Donnelly, seconded by Kevin Flaherty. Vote was unanimous by both Boards..” (Motion: Grow)
Both Boards to appoint Amanda Grow as Chair for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Norwood Housing Authority
Motion for both Boards to appoint Amanda Grow as Chair for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Norwood Housing Authority.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion for both Boards to appoint Amanda Grow as Chair for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Norwood Housing Authority. Moved by Robert Donnelly, seconded by Kevin Flaherty. Vote was unanimous by both Boards. From the Norwood Housing Authority Boar.” (Motion: Donnelly)
Authority (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the names listed add up to 4-0. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, Kevin Flaherty, Jennifer Polito, Judy Langone, and Christine Diaz Absent William Plasko Carried 8-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Flaherty, Jennifer Polito, Judy Langone, and Christine Diaz
Close the continuance – Flaherty, Jennifer Polito, Judy Langone, and Christine Diaz
Motion to close the continuance.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the continuance. 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)
Town Common Use - School of Rock
Approve – Town Common Use - School of Rock
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane 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. Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Conservation Commission Reappointment
Reappoint – Conservation Commission Reappointment
Motion to reappoint.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly 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. Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Municipal Light Department - Town of Norwood - DPU Report
Approve – Municipal Light Department - Town of Norwood - DPU Report
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Approve items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11
Motion to approve items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11. 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)
Submitting notice of quarterly franchise fee payment
File items 6.1 and 6.2
Motion to file items 6.1 and 6.2.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 6.1 and 6.2. 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)
years at the parish. Brief discussion on Summer hours and agenda items that come up
Authorize the Chair to approve smaller items
Motion to authorize the Chair to approve smaller items.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Chair to approve smaller items. 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)
Adjourn – years at the parish. Brief discussion on Summer hours and agenda items that come up
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, 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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