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July 8, 2025
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: None
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: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: June 10th, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: June 10th, 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, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Waste Removal – Both costs and waste volume have increased.
Approve the four end of year budget transfers across the departmental budget lines with the respect to the meetings on July 8 and July 10
Motion to approve the four end of year budget transfers across the departmental budget lines with the respect to the meetings on July 8 and July 10.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the four end of year budget transfers across the departmental budget lines with the respect to the meetings on July 8 and July 10. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Public Comment-
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, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Deny the application:. After holding a Public Hearing and reviewing the application, it is the opinion of the Board that the applicant has failed to adequately demonstrate that issuance of the...
Motion to deny the application:. After holding a Public Hearing and reviewing the application, it is the opinion of the Board that the applicant has failed to adequately demonstrate that issuance of the license would provide a public convenience, or serve a public need or public good. In particular, the applicant failed to indicate how they qualify under Section 12 of Chapter 138 which requires in part that an applicant must have a Common Victualler license duly issued under Chapter 140 to conduct a restaurant, or an innholder, duly licensed under said chapter to conduct a hotel, a pub brewer or a retirement community. The Board finds it inappropriate to issue a license to the applicant at this site, at this time.
Yes: Donnelly, Plasko, SaadNo: Grow, Lane
From the minutes
“Motion to deny the application:. After holding a Public Hearing and reviewing the application, it is the opinion of the Board that the applicant has failed to adequately demonstrate that issuance of the license would provide a public convenience, or serve a public need or public good. In particular, the applicant failed to indicate how they qualify under Section 12 of Chapter 138 which requires in part that an applicant must have a Common Victualler license duly issued under Chapter 140 to conduct a restaurant, or an innholder, duly licensed under said chapter to conduct a hotel, a pub brewer or a retirement community. The Board finds it inappropriate to issue a license to the applicant at this site, at this time. Moved by: Michael Saad 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 William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly. Nay Amanda Grow and Matthew Lane Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Gyro & Kebab House License Application
Approve the application for an all alcohol license for the Gyro and Kebab house
Motion to approve the application for an all alcohol license for the Gyro and Kebab house. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, and 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. Nay Amanda Grow, William Plasko, and Michael Saad, Carried 2-3 Motion failed.
The minutes say only “Motion failed”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for an all alcohol license for the Gyro and Kebab house. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, and 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. Nay Amanda Grow, William Plasko, and Michael Saad, Carried 2-3 Motion failed..”
Motion to approve the application for an all alcohol license for the Gyro and Kebab house.
Yes: Donnelly, LaneNo: Grow, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for an all alcohol license for the Gyro and Kebab house. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, and 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. Nay Amanda Grow, William Plasko, and Michael Saad, Carried 2-3.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Deny the license based on the application and testimony at the hearing that in the Board’s opinion that the application does not sufficiently provide enough public good and benefit in considering...
Motion to deny the license based on the application and testimony at the hearing that in the Board’s opinion that the application does not sufficiently provide enough public good and benefit in considering all the factors and a number of other licensed establishments within the immediate area, the lack of table service, and other amenities that we think is a proper for the use of a full liquor license on premises, and therefore deny the license.
Yes: Grow, Plasko, SaadNo: Donnelly, Lane
From the minutes
“Motion to deny the license based on the application and testimony at the hearing that in the Board’s opinion that the application does not sufficiently provide enough public good and benefit in considering all the factors and a number of other licensed establishments within the immediate area, the lack of table service, and other amenities that we think is a proper for the use of a full liquor license on premises, and therefore deny the license. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, and Michael Saad. Nay Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Norwood Airport Commission Vacancy
Approve the Manager’s recommendation
Motion to approve the Manager’s recommendation.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Manager’s recommendation. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Draft License Agreement - FM Global Way
Approve with the amendment to add a sentence or two to the agreement on who is responsible for the removal
Motion to approve with the amendment to add a sentence or two to the agreement on who is responsible for the removal.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with the amendment to add a sentence or two to the agreement on who is responsible for the removal. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.8, 4.9
Motion to approve items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.8, 4.9.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.8, 4.9. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Braintree
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, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion made for Town Counsel, Mr. Plasko, and the General Manager to contact Caritas for the purpose to close the issue of the security agreement
Motion made for Town Counsel, Mr. Plasko, and the General Manager to contact Caritas for the purpose to close the issue of the security agreement.
From the minutes
“Motion made for Town Counsel, Mr. Plasko, and the General Manager to contact Caritas for the purpose to close the issue of the security agreement. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session
Motion to enter Executive Session.
The minutes do not say how this vote came out.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
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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