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June 10, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: Matthew Lane
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: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: May 27th, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: May 27th, 2025
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Appointments
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approve the license with the stipulations that Mr. Plasko indicated, license includes detail regarding days and times of operations and adding restriction that there will be no outdoor dining and...
Motion to approve the license with the stipulations that Mr. Plasko indicated, license includes detail regarding days and times of operations and adding restriction that there will be no outdoor dining and that restriction be made clear to the licensee and patrons.
The minutes say only “Motion failed”, with no names or count.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the license with the stipulations that Mr. Plasko indicated, license includes detail regarding days and times of operations and adding restriction that there will be no outdoor dining and that restriction be made clear to the licensee and patrons. Moved by: Robert Donnelly, with no second. Motion failed.” (Motion: Donnelly)
Park Use Request - Bond Street Tot Lot
Approve with the stipulation that the applicant be advised that the Tot Lot remains open for the public and is not for the exclusive use of the party
Motion to approve with the stipulation that the applicant be advised that the Tot Lot remains open for the public and is not for the exclusive use of the party.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with the stipulation that the applicant be advised that the Tot Lot remains open for the public and is not for the exclusive use of the party. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Block Party Request - Railroad Avenue
Approve with a stipulation that Police, Fire, and abutters are aware
Motion to approve with a stipulation that Police, Fire, and abutters are aware.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with a stipulation that Police, Fire, and abutters are aware. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko 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, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Mortgage Lien Discharge - 11 Quincy Avenue
Approve – Mortgage Lien Discharge - 11 Quincy Avenue
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
MWRA Sewer Bond
Approve – MWRA Sewer Bond
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
MWRA Sewer Bond (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane and Michael Saad Carried 3-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Memorial Statue Request - Debbie Spingarn
Approve the location of the bench only at this time and have the petitioner meet with the Manager on an appropriate location to recognize the dedication of the statue
Motion to approve the location of the bench only at this time and have the petitioner meet with the Manager on an appropriate location to recognize the dedication of the statue.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the location of the bench only at this time and have the petitioner meet with the Manager on an appropriate location to recognize the dedication of the statue. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko 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, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve items 4.1, 4.4, 4.7
Motion to approve items 4.1, 4.4, 4.7 .
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 4.1, 4.4, 4.7 . Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Xfinity - Programming Change
File items 5.1 and 5.2
Motion to file items 5.1 and 5.2.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 5.1 and 5.2. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Juneteenth celebration at 12:30 PM on the Common.
Forward this request to the Managers office
Motion to forward this request to the Managers office.
From the minutes
“Motion to forward this request to the Managers office. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Adjourn – Juneteenth celebration at 12:30 PM on the Common.
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, 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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