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May 19, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle
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: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: May 7, 2026, May 11, 2026 and April 14,
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: May 7, 2026, May 11, 2026 and April 14,
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Chateau Restaurant of Norwood DBA The Chateau Restaurant
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: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Approve the transfer of the license as described in the packet
Motion to approve the transfer of the license as described in the packet.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of the license as described in the packet. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Approve the application for the Farmers Market winery license to sell at the Norwood Farmers Market
Motion to approve the application for the Farmers Market winery license to sell at the Norwood Farmers Market.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for the Farmers Market winery license to sell at the Norwood Farmers Market. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Nominate Patrick McDonough to serve on the Board of Assessors
Motion to nominate Patrick McDonough to serve on the Board of Assessors.
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Patrick McDonough to serve on the Board of Assessors. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Warrant for Special Town Election
Approve and sign – Warrant for Special Town Election
Motion to approve and sign.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Appoint Brian Clark on the Commission on Disability
Motion to appoint Brian Clark on the Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Brian Clark on the Commission on Disability. Moved by: Cheryl Doyle Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Donnelly)
Reappointment of Christine Diaz to the Commission on Disability
Ratify Ms. Diaz reappointment on the Commission on Disability
Motion to ratify Ms. Diaz reappointment on the Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify Ms. Diaz reappointment on the Commission on Disability. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Municipal Parking Lot Sticker Increase
Approve – Municipal Parking Lot Sticker Increase
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Decorative Bagel Sculpture - SPOT
Table – Decorative Bagel Sculpture - SPOT
Motion to table.
From the minutes
“Motion to table. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Approve and sign for the Board the mortgage discharge for 324 Railroad Avenue
Motion to approve and sign for the Board the mortgage discharge for 324 Railroad Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign for the Board the mortgage discharge for 324 Railroad Avenue. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Balch Elementary PTO
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
approval and signature of the Board.
File item 6.1 – approval and signature of the Board.
Motion to file item 6.1.
From the minutes
“Motion to file item 6.1. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Matthew Lane. Absent Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
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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