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November 18, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 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: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
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: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Approve – Appointments
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
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, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Approve the pole location(s)
Motion to approve the pole location(s).
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the pole location(s). Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
DWP-24-48 MCWT Loan (Water Tanks)
Approve that the Town issue a bond or bonds in accurate principle, amount not to exceed $13,976,950, refers to the Bonds pursuant to Chapter 29C and 44 of the general laws, and a vote of Town...
Motion to approve that the Town issue a bond or bonds in accurate principle, amount not to exceed $13,976,950, refers to the Bonds pursuant to Chapter 29C and 44 of the general laws, and a vote of Town Meeting passed on November 13, 2023, Article 8 Motion 3, for planning or construction of drinking water infrastructure project. The following seven paragraphs provided in the documents to us be spread upon the records of this meeting and approved by this Board. Additionally, we move to approve and sign this certificate and loan note attached. 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. 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.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve that the Town issue a bond or bonds in accurate principle, amount not to exceed $13,976,950, refers to the Bonds pursuant to Chapter 29C and 44 of the general laws, and a vote of Town Meeting passed on November 13, 2023, Article 8 Motion 3, for planning or construction of drinking water infrastructure project. The following seven paragraphs provided in the documents to us be spread upon the records of this meeting and approved by this Board. Additionally, we move to approve and sign this certificate and loan note attached. 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. 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. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Friendly’s Common Victualler Transfer
Approve – Friendly’s Common Victualler Transfer
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Plasko)
Wreaths Across America - Mark Ryan, Director of DPW
Approve – Wreaths Across America - Mark Ryan, Director of DPW
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
LATE AGENDA ITEM: To move the outbound bus stop currently
Approve – LATE AGENDA ITEM: To move the outbound bus stop currently
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
The Norwood Creche Committee
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, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Letter of Appreciation
Approve – Letter of Appreciation
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
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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