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December 2, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, Michael Saad
Absent: Amanda Grow
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 Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: October 28, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: October 28, 2025
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Appointments
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: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Set the tip factor rate at 71%
Motion to set the tip factor rate at 71%.
From the minutes
“Motion to set the tip factor rate at 71%. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
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 Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Issue a common victuallers license to Gemma Kitchen and Bar Inc., business at 171 Nahatan St in Norwood, Mass, premises as described in their application
Motion to issue a common victuallers license to Gemma Kitchen and Bar Inc., business at 171 Nahatan St in Norwood, Mass, premises as described in their application.
From the minutes
“Motion to issue a common victuallers license to Gemma Kitchen and Bar Inc., business at 171 Nahatan St in Norwood, Mass, premises as described in their application. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages License to be drunk on the premises from Olde Colonial Cafe, Inc. to Gemma Kitchen and Bar, Inc. to be used at 171 Nahatan Street Norwood;...
Motion to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages License to be drunk on the premises from Olde Colonial Cafe, Inc. to Gemma Kitchen and Bar, Inc. to be used at 171 Nahatan Street Norwood; further to approve the pledge of the license to Paul Angelo, with all obligations to be paid in full to the Town of Norwood before said license is released.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages License to be drunk on the premises from Olde Colonial Cafe, Inc. to Gemma Kitchen and Bar, Inc. to be used at 171 Nahatan Street Norwood; further to approve the pledge of the license to Paul Angelo, with all obligations to be paid in full to the Town of Norwood before said license is released. Moved by: Matthew Lane 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 Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
FY26 Liens - Water/Sewer, Electric and Broadband
Approve – FY26 Liens - Water/Sewer, Electric and Broadband
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Town of Norwood Capital Stabilization Fund Policy
Approve – Town of Norwood Capital Stabilization Fund Policy
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Civic Room Rental Fees
Approve the recommended fees
Motion to approve the recommended fees.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the recommended fees. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Lease Renewal - 171 Nahatan Street
Approve the lease assignment between Paul R. Angelo, Colonial Cafe Inc., and Gemma Kitchen and Bar Inc., in accordance with Section 14 of the lease between the Town of Norwood and Mr. Angelo,...
Motion to approve the lease assignment between Paul R. Angelo, Colonial Cafe Inc., and Gemma Kitchen and Bar Inc., in accordance with Section 14 of the lease between the Town of Norwood and Mr. Angelo, dated October 11, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the lease assignment between Paul R. Angelo, Colonial Cafe Inc., and Gemma Kitchen and Bar Inc., in accordance with Section 14 of the lease between the Town of Norwood and Mr. Angelo, dated October 11, 2019. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
March Town Meeting
Approve as a preliminary outline
Motion to approve as a preliminary outline.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as a preliminary outline. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Approve the licenses as shown on the agenda
Motion to approve the licenses as shown on the agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the licenses as shown on the agenda. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Norwood Evening Garden Club
Approve the consent agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the consent agenda. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Xfinity - Price Changes
File memoranda items 6.1-6.4
Motion to file memoranda items 6.1-6.4.
From the minutes
“Motion to file memoranda items 6.1-6.4. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Approve – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Adjourn at 7:52 PM – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn at 7:52 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:52 PM. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, 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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