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Helen Abdallah Donohue
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
Helen Donohue
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Donohue voted the same way as…
- Robert Donnelly33% (3 of 9)
- Matthew Lane33% (3 of 9)
- Amanda Grow11% (1 of 9)
- William Plasko0% (0 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Donohue as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 26 of 26 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (26)
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 28Appoint Christine Diaz to to the Tenant Member of…Motion: Move to appoint Christine Diaz to to the Tenant Member of…Passed 3–2 · Donohue: Yes
March 28, 2023: Appoint Christine Diaz to to the Tenant Member of the Norwood Housing Authority
Move to appoint Christine Diaz to to the Tenant Member of the Norwood Housing Authority.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, LaneNo: Grow, Plasko
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Christine Diaz to to the Tenant Member of the Norwood Housing Authority. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Helen Abdallah-Donohue, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Nay Amanda Grow and William Plasko Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Mar 28Appoint Maria Santos to to the Tenant Member of…Motion: Move to appoint Maria Santos to to the Tenant Member of…Failed 2–3 · Donohue: No
March 28, 2023: Appoint Maria Santos to to the Tenant Member of the Norwood Housing Authority
Move to appoint Maria Santos to to the Tenant Member of the Norwood Housing Authority.
Voted: No
Yes: Grow, PlaskoNo: Donnelly, Donohue, Lane
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Maria Santos to to the Tenant Member of the Norwood Housing Authority. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Aye Amanda Grow and William Plasko Nay Helen Abdallah-Donohue, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Grow, second: Donohue)
Feb 28Continue this hearing until August 22, 2023Motion: Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023.Passed 4–0 · Donohue: Abstained
February 28, 2023: Continue this hearing until August 22, 2023
Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Abstain Helen Abdallah-Donohue Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Feb 28Continue this hearing until August 22, 2023Motion: Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023.Passed 4–0 · Donohue: Abstained
February 28, 2023: Continue this hearing until August 22, 2023
Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Donohue
From the minutes
“Motion to continue this hearing until August 22, 2023. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye William Plasko, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Abstain Helen Abdallah-Donohue Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Feb 28Support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for…Motion: Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for…Passed 3–1 · Donohue: Not recorded
February 28, 2023: Support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for $10,000 for the application to the National Historical Register Designation
Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for $10,000 for the application to the National Historical Register Designation
The vote does not list Helen Abdallah Donohue, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for $10,000 for the application to the National Historical Register Designation Moved by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Nay William Plasko Carried 3-1.” (Motion: Donohue, second: Grow)
Feb 28Support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for…Motion: Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for…Passed 3–1 · Donohue: Not recorded
February 28, 2023: Support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for the $192,000 for the Phase One Construction as outlined
Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for the $192,000 for the Phase One Construction as outlined.
The vote does not list Helen Abdallah Donohue, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to support the application to the Community Preservation Committee for the $192,000 for the Phase One Construction as outlined. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Helen Abdallah-Donohue Aye Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Amanda Grow Nay William Plasko Carried 3-1.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Donohue)
Jan 10Allow the : submission of the 3A action plan…Motion: On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Donohue: No
January 10, 2023: Allow the : submission of the 3A action plan as prepared, with Selectman Donohue opposing
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-1 to allow the : submission of the 3A action plan as prepared, with Selectman Donohue opposing.
Voted: No
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Grow, the Board voted 4-1 to allow the : submission of the 3A action plan as prepared, with Selectman Donohue opposing..” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Dec 6Approve the Inter-municipal Agreement and authorize the General Manager…Motion: On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board…Passed 4–0 · Donohue: Not recorded
December 6, 2022: Approve the Inter-municipal Agreement and authorize the General Manager to sign the Inter-municipal Agreement on behalf of the Town
On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Inter-municipal Agreement and authorize the General Manager to sign the Inter-municipal Agreement on behalf of the Town.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane and Robert Donnelly). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donnelly, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Inter-municipal Agreement and authorize the General Manager to sign the Inter-municipal Agreement on behalf of the Town..” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Lane)
Nov 8Approve this requestMotion: On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board…Passed 4–0 · Donohue: Yes
November 8, 2022: Approve this request
On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to approve this request with Selectman Grow abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Donohue, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-0 to approve this request with Selectman Grow abstaining..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Oct 18Authorize the Task Force to complete and submit their…Motion: On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Donohue: No
October 18, 2022: Authorize the Task Force to complete and submit their Action Plan
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted to authorize the Task Force to complete and submit their Action Plan, 4-1 with Selectman Donohue opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donnelly, the Board voted to authorize the Task Force to complete and submit their Action Plan, 4-1 with Selectman Donohue opposed..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donnelly)
Votes with no disagreement (265)
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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