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October 14, 2025
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, 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: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: September 9, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: September 9, 2025
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Appointments
Approve contingent on the applicant providing insurance under the current business owner
Motion to approve contingent on the applicant providing insurance under the current business owner.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve contingent on the applicant providing insurance under the current business owner. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnely Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Field Fees - October 2025 Update
Approve – Field Fees - October 2025 Update
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Norwood Recreation Department
Support – Norwood Recreation Department
Motion to support.
From the minutes
“Motion to support. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Norwood Public Works and Recreation Department
Support – Norwood Public Works and Recreation Department
Motion to support.
From the minutes
“Motion to support. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Veterans Service Office
Support – Veterans Service Office
Motion to support.
From the minutes
“Motion to support. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Norwood Historical Commission
Deny – Norwood Historical Commission
Motion to deny.
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Liquor License Fees
Approve the fees with a start date of January 1, 2026
Motion to approve the fees with a start date of January 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the fees with a start date of January 1, 2026. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Norwood Depot Lease Renewal
Continue the lease – Norwood Depot Lease Renewal
Motion to continue the lease.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the lease. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Boch Fund Distribution
Approve and upload to the website
Motion to approve and upload to the website.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and upload to the website. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Special Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant articles
Motion to approve the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant articles.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant articles. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Special Town Meeting Yellow Sheet
Approve Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8
Motion to approve Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Support Article 5 – Special Town Meeting Yellow Sheet
Motion to support Article 5.
Yes: Donnelly, LaneNo: Grow, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to support Article 5. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Robert Donnelly and Matthew Lane Nay Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Michael Saad Failed 2-3.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Will render its opinion on Article 6 at or prior to Special Town Meeting
Motion that the Board will render its opinion on Article 6 at or prior to Special Town Meeting.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion that the Board will render its opinion on Article 6 at or prior to Special Town Meeting. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow 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, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane Nay William Plasko and Michael Saad Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Support Article 9, with a stipulation that the funding sources for the projects are pending and include the elimination of the HVAC project
Motion to support Article 9, with a stipulation that the funding sources for the projects are pending and include the elimination of the HVAC project.
From the minutes
“Motion to support Article 9, with a stipulation that the funding sources for the projects are pending and include the elimination of the HVAC project. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
To install a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of
Approve – To install a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
DPW Informational Flyers
Approve consent agenda and hold item 5.2.2
Motion to approve consent agenda and hold item 5.2.2.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve consent agenda and hold item 5.2.2. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Deny item 5.2.2 – DPW Informational Flyers
Motion to deny item 5.2.2.
From the minutes
“Motion to deny item 5.2.2. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Norwood Light/Broadband
File items 6.1-6.3 – Norwood Light/Broadband
Motion to file items 6.1-6.3.
From the minutes
“Motion to file items 6.1-6.3. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Vice Chair Plasko had no comment
Adjourn – Vice Chair Plasko had no comment
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. 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, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Lane, 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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