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September 9, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: Robert Donnelly
Every vote, in order
Warrant signature update
Approve – Warrant signature update
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Appointments
Close the hearing – Appointments
Motion to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Approve the application – Appointments
Motion to approve the application.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Senior Tax Workoff Program Update
Approve the Manager’s recommendation (Set the income limit at 80% of the area median income for this area)
Motion to approve the Manager’s recommendation (Set the income limit at 80% of the area median income for this area).
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Manager’s recommendation (Set the income limit at 80% of the area median income for this area). Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Authority of the Board of Selectmen to Name Parks
Add the item to the next agenda on September 23
Motion to add the item to the next agenda on September 23.
From the minutes
“Motion to add the item to the next agenda on September 23. Moved by: William Plasko 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, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Town Meeting Schedule
Approve – Town Meeting Schedule
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Winter Overnight Parking Permit Program
Approve – Winter Overnight Parking Permit Program
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Table to the next meeting on September 23
Motion to table to the next meeting on September 23.
From the minutes
“Motion to table to the next meeting on September 23. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Applications presented to the Board
Approve the submissions to CPC
Motion to approve the submissions to CPC.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the submissions to CPC. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Norwood Press Complex Request for Historical Tax Credit
Direct and authorize the Chair to send a letter of support on the Board’s behalf
Motion to direct and authorize the Chair to send a letter of support on the Board’s behalf.
From the minutes
“Motion to direct and authorize the Chair to send a letter of support on the Board’s behalf. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Adopt and authorize and direct the Chair to sign the document
Motion to adopt and authorize and direct the Chair to sign the document.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and authorize and direct the Chair to sign the document. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Installation
Approve – Installation
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Friends of Morrill Memorial Library Book Sale
Approve the consent agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the consent agenda. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Press Release - Patti Fanning Recognition
Send a letter of congratulations to Patti Fanning on her award
Motion to send a letter of congratulations to Patti Fanning on her award.
From the minutes
“Motion to send a letter of congratulations to Patti Fanning on her award. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Correspondence
File 5.1-5.5 – Correspondence
Motion to file 5.1-5.5.
From the minutes
“Motion to file 5.1-5.5. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Authorize the Chair to write a letter of recommendation
Motion to authorize the Chair to write a letter of recommendation.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Chair to write a letter of recommendation. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Robert Donnelly Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, 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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