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January 27, 2026
10 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 Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: December 2, 2025
Motion to approve lease assignment" from Selectman Donnelly
Motion to approve lease assignment" from Selectman Donnelly.
From the minutes
“motion to approve lease assignment" from Selectman Donnelly. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Appointments
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
The vote names William Plasko, who the attendance line shows as absent. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing. 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 Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, Amanda Grow, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the change of manager presented to the Board
Motion to approve the change of manager presented to the Board.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the change of manager presented to the Board. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Norwood Military Tribute Banners
Approve the placement of the banners
Motion to approve the placement of the banners.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the placement of the banners. Moved by: Michael Saad. Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Norwood Trails Committee MassTrails Wayfinding Grant Application
Approve – Norwood Trails Committee MassTrails Wayfinding Grant Application
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
William and Carolyn Haskell Living Trust Donation HOLD
Approve items not held
Motion to approve items not held.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items not held. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Approve items 5.3.1 and 5.6.1
Motion to approve items 5.3.1 and 5.6.1.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items 5.3.1 and 5.6.1. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Letter of Appreciation - Boch Fund
Accept items 6.1-6.3 – Letter of Appreciation - Boch Fund
Motion to accept items 6.1-6.3.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept items 6.1-6.3. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
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 Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, and Matthew Lane Absent William Plasko Carried 4-0.” (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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