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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 · 2024–2025 Board
On split votes, Donnelly voted the same way as…
- Amanda Grow81% (13 of 16)
- Matthew Lane67% (10 of 15)
- Michael Saad44% (7 of 16)
- William Plasko25% (4 of 16)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 25 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- Aug 13, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (25)
- Mar 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Mar 25Deny – PM until 11 PM with approximately 50…Motion: Motion to deny.Passed 4–0 · Donnelly: Yes
March 25, 2025: Deny – PM until 11 PM with approximately 50 guests expected.
Motion to deny.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Mar 25Deny – One Day Liquor Permit- Hometown ArcadeMotion: Motion to deny.Passed 4–0 · Donnelly: Yes
March 25, 2025: Deny – One Day Liquor Permit- Hometown Arcade
Motion to deny.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to deny. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Saad)
Mar 11Approve – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage BoostersMotion: Motion to approve.Passed 3–2 · Donnelly: Yes
March 11, 2025: Approve – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters
Motion to approve.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, LaneNo: Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, and Robert Donnelly Nay Michael Saad and William Plasko Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Feb 25Approve the use of the alcohol license in this…Motion: Motion to approve the use of the alcohol license in this…Passed 4–1 · Donnelly: Yes
February 25, 2025: Approve the use of the alcohol license in this temporary/ limited capacity, with the contingency that building Inspector Gary Pelletier advise what exact capacity he is limited to
Motion to approve the use of the alcohol license in this temporary/ limited capacity, with the contingency that building Inspector Gary Pelletier advise what exact capacity he is limited to.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the use of the alcohol license in this temporary/ limited capacity, with the contingency that building Inspector Gary Pelletier advise what exact capacity he is limited to. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Michael Saad Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly Nay William Plasko Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Lane, second: Saad)
Feb 25Approve – Sandwich Board Display - League of Women…Motion: Motion to approve.Passed 4–0 · Donnelly: Yes
February 25, 2025: Approve – Sandwich Board Display - League of Women Voters
Motion to approve.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Lane, Plasko, SaadAbstained: Grow
From the minutes
“Motion to approve. Moved by: Amanda Grow Seconded by: Matthew Lane Aye Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko. Abstain Amanda Grow Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Grow, second: Lane)
Feb 11Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown ArcadeMotion: Motion to Approve.Passed 4–1 · Donnelly: Yes
February 11, 2025: Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade
Motion to Approve.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, SaadNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Michael Saad, and Robert Donnelly. Nay William Plasko. Carried 4-1.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Feb 11Sign – Verizon Grant of EasementMotion: Motion to Sign.Passed 4–0 · Donnelly: Yes
February 11, 2025: Sign – Verizon Grant of Easement
Motion to Sign.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, Lane, PlaskoAbstained: Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to Sign. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko. Abstain Michael Saad. Carried 4-0.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Jan 28Motion to approve a letter of support for the…Motion: motion to approve a letter of support for the project with…Passed 3–2 · Donnelly: Yes
January 28, 2025: Motion to approve a letter of support for the project with the conditions that the exterior facade be in accordance with the plans stated 12325 by winslow architects that the…
Motion to approve a letter of support for the project with the conditions that the exterior facade be in accordance with the plans stated 12325 by winslow architects that the exterior as shown on the plans be brick white accents, that no more than 26 units will be developed in the project, and no more than 6 of those be 3 bedroom, with 25% affordability, EOHLC compliance, and perpetuity will be required.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donnelly, Grow, PlaskoNo: Lane, Saad
From the minutes
“motion to approve a letter of support for the project with the conditions that the exterior facade be in accordance with the plans stated 12325 by winslow architects that the exterior as shown on the plans be brick white accents, that no more than 26 units will be developed in the project, and no more than 6 of those be 3 bedroom, with 25% affordability, EOHLC compliance, and perpetuity will be required. Moved by: William Plasko Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Nay Matthew Lane and Michael Saad Carried 3-2.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Grow)
Jan 14Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025,…Motion: Motion to Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025,…Failed 2–3 · Donnelly: No
January 14, 2025: Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges
Motion to Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges.
Voted: No
Yes: Grow, LaneNo: Donnelly, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow, Matthew Lane, Nay Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Dec 17Approve – Municipal Parking Lot RequestMotion: Motion to Approve.Failed 2–3 · Donnelly: No
December 17, 2024: Approve – Municipal Parking Lot Request
Motion to Approve.
Voted: No
Yes: Grow, LaneNo: Donnelly, Plasko, Saad
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve. Moved by: Matthew Lane Seconded by: Amanda Grow Aye Amanda Grow and Matthew Lane Nay Michael Saad, Robert Donnelly, and William Plasko Denied 2-3.” (Motion: Lane, second: Grow)
Votes with no disagreement (313)
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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