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August 12, 2025
24 recorded votes, 0 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: 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)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: June 24th, 2025, July 8th, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: June 24th, 2025, July 8th, 2025
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)
Appointments
Appoint Patrick Moloney for the remainder of the vacant Airport Commission position
Motion to appoint Patrick Moloney for the remainder of the vacant Airport Commission position.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Patrick Moloney for the remainder of the vacant Airport Commission position. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
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, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approve the transfer of the license
Motion to approve the transfer of the license.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of the license. Moved by: Robert Donelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
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: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Approve – Appointments
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Tangent Development, LLC
Authorize the General Manager to sign
Motion to authorize the General Manager to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the General Manager to sign. 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)
VIF Change of Ownership Name
Approve – VIF Change of Ownership Name
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. 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)
Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon - MassDOT
Approve – Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon - MassDOT
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Community Planning
Approve that the Board of Selectmen approve the action of the Conservation Commission, voted on February 9, 2025 to acquire the parcel of land located at 55 Saint Paul Avenue, shown on the...
Motion to approve that the Board of Selectmen approve the action of the Conservation Commission, voted on February 9, 2025 to acquire the parcel of land located at 55 Saint Paul Avenue, shown on the Assessors Plans as Map 9 Lot 7C-115 and on certified plot plan prepared by Continental Land Survey, LLC dated December 19, 2024, pertaining 4,435 square feet of land, more or less, from Neponset River Land Holding Association, to be owned by the Town of Norwood and transferred to the care, custody, and control of the Norwood Conservation Commission for conservation and recreational purposes, and further that any funds necessary for this purpose to be completed shall be expended from the conservation fund. All pursuant to the Authority under Chapter 40 Section 8c under Massachusetts General Laws.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve that the Board of Selectmen approve the action of the Conservation Commission, voted on February 9, 2025 to acquire the parcel of land located at 55 Saint Paul Avenue, shown on the Assessors Plans as Map 9 Lot 7C-115 and on certified plot plan prepared by Continental Land Survey, LLC dated December 19, 2024, pertaining 4,435 square feet of land, more or less, from Neponset River Land Holding Association, to be owned by the Town of Norwood and transferred to the care, custody, and control of the Norwood Conservation Commission for conservation and recreational purposes, and further that any funds necessary for this purpose to be completed shall be expended from the conservation fund. All pursuant to the Authority under Chapter 40 Section 8c under Massachusetts General Laws. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Robert Donnelly seconded with an amendment that it was voted on July 9, 2025 (not February 9, 2025). Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Status of the Curbside Food Composting Pilot
Table until after the hearing
Motion to table until after the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to table until after the hearing. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Reopen discussion – Status of the Curbside Food Composting Pilot
Motion to reopen discussion.
From the minutes
“Motion to reopen discussion. 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)
Move that the Board embrace the recommendation of the Curbside Composting Committee
Motion to move that the Board embrace the recommendation of the Curbside Composting Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion to move that the Board embrace the recommendation of the Curbside Composting Committee. 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)
Norwood Water Bond - MWRA
Motion to the effect of this bond per the verbiage listed on the document presented to us ($629,600 water bond paid in equal installments of $62,960)
Motion to the effect of this bond per the verbiage listed on the document presented to us ($629,600 water bond paid in equal installments of $62,960).
From the minutes
“motion to the effect of this bond per the verbiage listed on the document presented to us ($629,600 water bond paid in equal installments of $62,960). 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)
Appointment to the Conservation Commission
Appoint – Appointment to the Conservation Commission
Motion to appoint.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint. 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)
Reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee
Reappoint – Reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee
Motion to reappoint.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Town Meeting Planning Calendar
Accept information – Town Meeting Planning Calendar
Motion to accept information.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept information. 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)
For signature of the Board
Sign – For signature of the Board
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. 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)
Norwood Light Department - End of Year Closeout
Approve – Norwood Light Department - End of Year Closeout
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve items 5.1-5.6 – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to approve items 5.1-5.6.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.1-5.6. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Comcast - Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment
File 6.1-6.4 – Comcast - Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment
Motion to file 6.1-6.4.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 6.1-6.4. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Executive Session
Approve the extension of the new lease and add amounts that were previously discussed when the current lease was issued, on the original terms
Motion to approve the extension of the new lease and add amounts that were previously discussed when the current lease was issued, on the original terms.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the extension of the new lease and add amounts that were previously discussed when the current lease was issued, on the original terms. 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)
Adjourn – Executive Session
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, 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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