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February 24, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane
Absent: Michael Saad
Every vote, in order
Warrant signature update: Submitting notification of reviewed and approved warrants
Approve and file – Warrant signature update: Submitting notification of reviewed and approved warrants
Motion to approve and file.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and file. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: January 13th, 2026 and January 27th,
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: January 13th, 2026 and January 27th,
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Morse Street, Unit 5A, Norwood, Massachusetts. Description of premises is as
The continuance will occur on March 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Motion that the continuance will occur on March 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion that the continuance will occur on March 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Appoint Diane Mastandrea to the Council on Aging
Motion to appoint Diane Mastandrea to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Diane Mastandrea to the Council on Aging. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Appoint Greg Johnson and Megan Govin to the Cultural Council
Motion to appoint Greg Johnson and Megan Govin to the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Greg Johnson and Megan Govin to the Cultural Council. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Parking Space Definition and Mechanical Lift Parking Clarification
Forward item 3 and item 6 to the Planning Board for their review; and items 1 through 6 be added to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to forward item 3 and item 6 to the Planning Board for their review; and items 1 through 6 be added to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion to forward item 3 and item 6 to the Planning Board for their review; and items 1 through 6 be added to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026
Said vote be as supplied by the Town Treasurer be spread across the minutes, the records of this meeting, that the Board is voting on the sale of $15,205,000 general obligation municipal purpose...
Motion that said vote be as supplied by the Town Treasurer be spread across the minutes, the records of this meeting, that the Board is voting on the sale of $15,205,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan, 2026 bonds of the Town, dated March 5, 2026, the bonds to Fifth Third Securities Inc. at the price of $16,579,131.46, accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed, the bond shall be payable on March 1 of the years and the principle amounts and bear the interest of the respective rates as follows. The schedule is for 20 years; there is a slight difference in that the first ten years the interest rate is 5% and the second ten years the interest rate is 4%.
From the minutes
“Motion that said vote be as supplied by the Town Treasurer be spread across the minutes, the records of this meeting, that the Board is voting on the sale of $15,205,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan, 2026 bonds of the Town, dated March 5, 2026, the bonds to Fifth Third Securities Inc. at the price of $16,579,131.46, accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed, the bond shall be payable on March 1 of the years and the principle amounts and bear the interest of the respective rates as follows. The schedule is for 20 years; there is a slight difference in that the first ten years the interest rate is 5% and the second ten years the interest rate is 4%. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
FY 2027 Budget
Table items 4.3 and 4.4
Motion to table items 4.3 and 4.4.
From the minutes
“Motion to table items 4.3 and 4.4. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Accept and file – FY 2027 Budget
Motion to accept and file.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept and file. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
General Manager Performance Review
Have Mr. Donnelly work with the General Manager on a formal presentation on FY’27 goals and objectives
Motion to have Mr. Donnelly work with the General Manager on a formal presentation on FY’27 goals and objectives.
From the minutes
“Motion to have Mr. Donnelly work with the General Manager on a formal presentation on FY’27 goals and objectives. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Hometown Arcade
Approve with the stipulation that the seating capacity be listed on the approval as 80
Motion to approve with the stipulation that the seating capacity be listed on the approval as 80.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve with the stipulation that the seating capacity be listed on the approval as 80. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and 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. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Matt Brown Foundation
Approve all consent agenda items except items held
Motion to approve all consent agenda items except items held.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve all consent agenda items except items held. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
File – Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Motion to file.
From the minutes
“Motion to file. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Selectman Lane had no comment
Accept this resignation with regret
Motion to accept this resignation with regret.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept this resignation with regret. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Adjourn – Selectman Lane had no comment
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Amanda Grow, William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, 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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