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December 9, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, William Plasko
Absent: Michael Saad
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: November 18, 2025
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: November 18, 2025
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and William Plasko Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Extension of New Year’s Eve Hours (until 2:00 AM) for On Premises Licenses
Approve – Extension of New Year’s Eve Hours (until 2:00 AM) for On Premises Licenses
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and William Plasko Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Delegation of Board Chair to approve one day liquor permits, Town Common
Approve and grant permission to the Chair to approve as items appear
Motion to approve and grant permission to the Chair to approve as items appear.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and grant permission to the Chair to approve as items appear. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and William Plasko Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Reconsideration of License for Gemma Kitchen & Bar, Inc.
Approve the hours of operation Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 1 AM and Sunday 10 AM to 1 AM
Motion to approve the hours of operation Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 1 AM and Sunday 10 AM to 1 AM.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the hours of operation Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 1 AM and Sunday 10 AM to 1 AM. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and William Plasko Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Annual Ambulance Rate Setting
Accept and approve the recommended rate changes presented
Motion to accept and approve the recommended rate changes presented.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept and approve the recommended rate changes presented. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and William Plasko Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Hometown Arcade
Approve – Hometown Arcade
Motion to approve.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but the names listed add up to 3-1. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane Nay William Plasko 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. Absent Michael Saad Carried 3-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Roll Call Vote, Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and William Plasko Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (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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