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15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle
Absent: Matthew Lane
Approve – Warrant signature update:
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Approve – Meeting Minutes for approval of the Board: April 28th, 2026
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Take no action – Appointments:
Motion to take no action.
“Motion to take no action. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
“Motion to close the public hearing. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Approve. 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...
Motion to approve. 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.
“Motion to approve. 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. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Approve – Appointment of Election Officers
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Approve – Municipal Parking Lot Sticker - Robert Schallmo
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Approve – Katie Baulier - Reappointment to the Commission on Disability
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Approve the new rate – Curbside Bulk Pickup
Motion to approve the new rate.
“Motion to approve the new rate. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Approve – Request to add an additional handicap parking space outside of Town Hall on
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Approve – Decorative Bagel Sculpture - SPOT
Motion to approve.
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, SaadNo: Doyle
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Nay Cheryl Doyle Absent Matthew Lane Carried 3-1.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Approve – Town Meeting Schedule Fall 2026
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Approve – Cemetery Deeds
Motion to approve.
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
File – Norwood Farmers Market Ribbon Cutting June 16th, 2026
Motion to file.
“Motion to file. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Saad)
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad. Absent Matthew Lane Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, 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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