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July 14, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow, Michael Saad, Cheryl Doyle
Absent: None
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 Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Nissan of Norwood
Continue the hearing to August 11
Motion to continue the hearing to August 11.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing to August 11. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Early Voting Process
Approve – Early Voting Process
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Grow)
Car Wash Criteria
Approve the new car wash criteria as submitted, with an amended sentence from Mr. Donnelly "that will allow the Board of Selectmen to approve permits for other nonprofit organizations on a case by...
Motion to approve the new car wash criteria as submitted, with an amended sentence from Mr. Donnelly "that will allow the Board of Selectmen to approve permits for other nonprofit organizations on a case by case basis".
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the new car wash criteria as submitted, with an amended sentence from Mr. Donnelly "that will allow the Board of Selectmen to approve permits for other nonprofit organizations on a case by case basis". Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Reappoint Julie Barbour-Issa to the CPC
Motion to reappoint Julie Barbour-Issa to the CPC.
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint Julie Barbour-Issa to the CPC. Moved by: Cheryl Doyle Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Grow)
Common Victualler Application - Mustang Pizza
Approve – Common Victualler Application - Mustang Pizza
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP)
Approve Option #2, General Fund Revenue for the reimbursement of $265,871.58
Motion to approve Option #2, General Fund Revenue for the reimbursement of $265,871.58.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Option #2, General Fund Revenue for the reimbursement of $265,871.58. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Emerald City Plant Shop - Mark Negron
Approve a one day liquor permit and one day music permit
Motion to approve a one day liquor permit and one day music permit.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a one day liquor permit and one day music permit. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Saad)
Julia and Roger Leone- Arnold Road and Audubon Road
Approve – Julia and Roger Leone- Arnold Road and Audubon Road
Motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Doyle)
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
File – Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
Motion to file.
From the minutes
“Motion to file. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Doyle)
Selectmen’s Addenda
Write a letter of support on behalf of William O’Donnell
Motion to write a letter of support on behalf of William O’Donnell.
From the minutes
“Motion to write a letter of support on behalf of William O’Donnell. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Cheryl Doyle Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. 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. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Saad, second: Doyle)
Adjourn – Selectmen’s Addenda
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Cheryl Doyle, Robert Donnelly, Matthew Lane, and Michael Saad. Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
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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