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March 10, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, 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 William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Appointments:
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Approve the transfer as presented
Motion to approve the transfer as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer as presented. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Morse Street, Unit 5A, Norwood, Massachusetts. Description of premises is as
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 William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Approve the transfer with the additional details regarding the hours of operation that Mr. Plasko outlined
Motion to approve the transfer with the additional details regarding the hours of operation that Mr. Plasko outlined.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer with the additional details regarding the hours of operation that Mr. Plasko outlined. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Stacked and/or Mechanical Parking
Place on the Town Meeting warrant, pending confirmation
Motion to place on the Town Meeting warrant, pending confirmation.
From the minutes
“Motion to place on the Town Meeting warrant, pending confirmation. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
FY 2027 Goals
Approve FY27 Goals as presented
Motion to approve FY27 Goals as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve FY27 Goals as presented. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Warrant for Town Election
Sign – Warrant for Town Election
Motion to sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Approve – Warrant for Town Election
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Tangent LLC/Kearsarge Energy LP
Authorize the General Manager to license the capped landfill property located at 370 Winter Street, Norwood, MA, for the installation and operation of an approximate 2.7 MW ground-mounted solar...
Motion to authorize the General Manager to license the capped landfill property located at 370 Winter Street, Norwood, MA, for the installation and operation of an approximate 2.7 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) facility and to ratify the Site License Agreement by and between Tangent Development LLC and the Town, dated September 11th, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the General Manager to license the capped landfill property located at 370 Winter Street, Norwood, MA, for the installation and operation of an approximate 2.7 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) facility and to ratify the Site License Agreement by and between Tangent Development LLC and the Town, dated September 11th, 2023. 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 William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Hometown Arcade
Approve the two requests, changing the capacity to 80 and sending a follow up regarding the capacity issue
Motion to approve the two requests, changing the capacity to 80 and sending a follow up regarding the capacity issue.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the two requests, changing the capacity to 80 and sending a follow up regarding the capacity issue. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Friends of Morrill Memorial Library
Approve items not held
Motion to approve items not held.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve items not held. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Lane)
Notice of Design Public Hearing - Norwood Intersection Improvements
File – Notice of Design Public Hearing - Norwood Intersection Improvements
Motion to file.
From the minutes
“Motion to file. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Enter executive session
Motion to enter executive session.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter executive session. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Litigation
Adjourn – Litigation
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. 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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