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January 13, 2026
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad
Absent: William Plasko
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 Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: November 12, 2025
Approve with the amendment that the phrase below the first motion of the FinCom "Article 8 remains the same (3-1) not to recommend the Article." be removed from the minutes
Motion to approve with the amendment that the phrase below the first motion of the FinCom "Article 8 remains the same (3-1) not to recommend the Article." be removed from the minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with the amendment that the phrase below the first motion of the FinCom "Article 8 remains the same (3-1) not to recommend the Article." be removed from the minutes. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Common Victualler License
Approve – Common Victualler License
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
VIF License - Change of Ownership Name Only
Approve the change of ownership
Motion to approve the change of ownership.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the change of ownership. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Amendment to Lease
Accept the lease amendment as written in the staff memo from the Town Manager
Motion to accept the lease amendment as written in the staff memo from the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the lease amendment as written in the staff memo from the Town Manager. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
To designate a handicapped parking space at the first space on the left hand side
Approve the recommendations presented by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Motion to approve the recommendations presented by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the recommendations presented by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane 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, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
May Annual and Special Town Meetings
Set the dates of Town Meeting as presented on the agenda
Motion to set the dates of Town Meeting as presented on the agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion to set the dates of Town Meeting as presented on the agenda. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Instruct her that the remaining year left on Mr. Plasko’s term shall be placed on the April 6, 2026 Town Election
Motion to advise the Town Clerk that the Board of Selectman has voted to instruct her that the remaining year left on Mr. Plasko’s term shall be placed on the April 6, 2026 Town Election. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly .
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to advise the Town Clerk that the Board of Selectman has voted to instruct her that the remaining year left on Mr. Plasko’s term shall be placed on the April 6, 2026 Town Election. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly ..”
Advise the Town Clerk that the Board of Selectman has voted to instruct her that the remaining year left on Mr. Plasko’s term shall be placed on the April 6, 2026 Town Election
Motion to advise the Town Clerk that the Board of Selectman has voted to instruct her that the remaining year left on Mr. Plasko’s term shall be placed on the April 6, 2026 Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion to advise the Town Clerk that the Board of Selectman has voted to instruct her that the remaining year left on Mr. Plasko’s term shall be placed on the April 6, 2026 Town Election. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly . Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Add it to the agenda – May Annual and Special Town Meetings
Motion to add it to the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion to add it to the agenda Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Name the building after Henry Cerqueira, in honor of his wonderful career in Norwood
Motion to name the building after Henry Cerqueira, in honor of his wonderful career in Norwood.
From the minutes
“Motion to name the building after Henry Cerqueira, in honor of his wonderful career in Norwood. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
The Simoni Foundation
Accept the Simoni Foundation donation pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 Section 53A
Motion to accept the Simoni Foundation donation pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 Section 53A.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the Simoni Foundation donation pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 Section 53A. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Progress Norwood Signature Event
Approve – Progress Norwood Signature Event
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Hometown Arcade
Hold items 5.1.1 and 5.5.1
Motion to hold items 5.1.1 and 5.5.1.
From the minutes
“Motion to hold items 5.1.1 and 5.5.1. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve all other items that were not held
Motion to approve all other items that were not held.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve all other items that were not held. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
ABCC - Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
File items 6.1-6.3 – ABCC - Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
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: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Not support the MWRA rate increase
Motion to not support the MWRA rate increase.
From the minutes
“Motion to not support the MWRA rate increase. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Adjourn at 7:35 PM – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent William Plasko 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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