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Norwood Vice Chair
Robert Donnelly
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
Bob Donnelly
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Donnelly voted the same way as…
- Amanda Grow71% (5 of 7)
- Matthew Lane50% (3 of 6)
- Michael Saad43% (3 of 7)
- William Plasko29% (2 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Donnelly 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 24 of 26 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Mar 26Deny – Submitting a request for a one day…Motion: Motion to deny.Passed 4–1 · Donnelly: No
March 26, 2024: Deny – Submitting a request for a one day liquor permit for
Motion to deny.
Voted: No
Yes: Grow, Lane, Plasko, SaadNo: Donnelly
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Nay Robert Donnelly Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Feb 13Deny – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael SaadMotion: Motion to deny.Passed 3–2 · Donnelly: Yes
February 13, 2024: Deny – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to deny.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Plasko, SaadNo: Grow, Lane
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko Aye Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Nay Amanda Grow and Matthew Lane Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Jan 9Approve – Hometown Arcade submitting a request for a…Motion: Motion to approve.Passed 4–1 · Donnelly: Yes
January 9, 2024: Approve – Hometown Arcade submitting a request for a one day liquor
Motion to approve.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Dec 12Move the shift factor to 72% with the result…Motion: Motion to move the shift factor to 72% with the result…Failed 0–5 · Donnelly: No
December 12, 2023: Move the shift factor to 72% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.58 and commercial rate of 23.69
Motion to move the shift factor to 72% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.58 and commercial rate of 23.69.
Voted: No
No: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to move the shift factor to 72% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.58 and commercial rate of 23.69. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: William Plasko : Aye Nay Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad Denied 0-5.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Plasko)
Dec 12Move the shift factor to 75% with the result…Motion: Motion to move the shift factor to 75% with the result…Failed 2–3 · Donnelly: No
December 12, 2023: Move the shift factor to 75% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.45 and a commercial rate of 24.11
Motion to move the shift factor to 75% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.45 and a commercial rate of 24.11.
Voted: No
Yes: Lane, SaadNo: Donnelly, Grow, Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to move the shift factor to 75% with the result in the residential tax rate of 10.45 and a commercial rate of 24.11. Moved by: Michael Saad Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Matthew Lane and Michael Saad Nay Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Saad, second: Donnelly)
Oct 24Support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park…Motion: Motion to support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park…Passed 4–1 · Donnelly: Yes
October 24, 2023: Support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park that produce options for trails and entrances
Motion to support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park that produce options for trails and entrances.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to support the preapplication for feasibility study at Shattuck Park that produce options for trails and entrances. Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and Michael Saad Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Oct 10Approve the license – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael…Motion: Motion to approve the licensePassed 3–2 · Donnelly: Yes
October 10, 2023: Approve the license – Donnelly, William Plasko, and Michael Saad
Motion to approve the license
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the license Moved by: Robert Donnelly Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko and Michael Saad Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Donnelly, second: Grow)
Oct 10Authorize the Chairman to sign this letterMotion: Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign this letterPassed 4–0 · Donnelly: Yes
October 10, 2023: Authorize the Chairman to sign this letter
Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign this letter
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign this letter Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Michael Saad Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Jun 27Deny – Morris Karraz of Yankee Spirits spoke against…Motion: Motion to denyFailed 2–2 · Donnelly: No
June 27, 2023: Deny – Morris Karraz of Yankee Spirits spoke against the
Motion to deny
Voted: No
Yes: Plasko, SaadNo: Donnelly, Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Michael Saad and William Plasko Nay Amanda Grow and Robert Donnelly Denied 2-2.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Apr 25Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of…Motion: Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains…Passed 4–0 · Donnelly: Yes
April 25, 2023: Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains of the National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes highways…
Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains of the National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes highways and places of the Town of Norwood substantially as described in the petition date March 23, 2023 attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same, are hereby consented to and approved. Conditions: For National Grid to commit funds to a landscape architect or community group to design landscape improvements within the traffic circle and to also perform the work of the landscape improvements and to install plants and materials to the satisfaction of the Town.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion: ’It is hereby ordered that the locations of the mains of the National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes highways and places of the Town of Norwood substantially as described in the petition date March 23, 2023 attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same, are hereby consented to and approved. Conditions: For National Grid to commit funds to a landscape architect or community group to design landscape improvements within the traffic circle and to also perform the work of the landscape improvements and to install plants and materials to the satisfaction of the Town. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Robert Donnelly Aye Michael Saad, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donnelly)
Votes with no disagreement (202)
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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