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Thomas Maloney
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Maloney voted the same way as…
- David Hajjar80% (4 of 5)
- William Plasko80% (4 of 5)
- Matthew Lane60% (3 of 5)
- Helen Abdallah Donohue0% (0 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Maloney 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 15 of 16 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Mar 9Approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within…Motion: On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Not recorded
March 9, 2021: Approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within the town with compost toilets and placing new compost restrooms throughout the town. 7:30 P.M. Chief George Morrice, Norwood...
On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the sole opposer) to approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within the town with compost toilets and placing new compost restrooms throughout the town. 7:30 P.M. Chief George Morrice, Norwood Fire Department: Chief Morrice submitted a monthly report of department activities.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Thomas Maloney, who the attendance line does not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chairman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the sole opposer) to approve conceptually the replacement of various portable toilets within the town with compost toilets and placing new compost restrooms throughout the town. 7:30 P.M. Chief George Morrice, Norwood Fire Department: Chief Morrice submitted a monthly report of department activities..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)
Mar 9Recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Not recorded
March 9, 2021: Recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to Town Meeting so it may be prepared to be sold
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Chairman Plasko as the sole opposer) to recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to Town Meeting so it may be prepared to be sold.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name William Plasko as voting no, but the names and count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Chairman Plasko as the sole opposer) to recommend the plot on Grant Avenue as surplus to Town Meeting so it may be prepared to be sold..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Mar 9Move forward with the plans to create a Pocket…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Not recorded
March 9, 2021: Move forward with the plans to create a Pocket Park on the corner of Elliot and Stearns Drive
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the only opposer) to move forward with the plans to create a Pocket Park on the corner of Elliot and Stearns Drive.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Thomas Maloney, who the attendance line does not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4-1 (with Vice Chairman Maloney as the only opposer) to move forward with the plans to create a Pocket Park on the corner of Elliot and Stearns Drive..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Jan 26With Selectman Donohue opposed, to approve reducing the Quorum…Motion: On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selecman Maloney, the board…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Yes
January 26, 2021: With Selectman Donohue opposed, to approve reducing the Quorum to 45
On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selecman Maloney, the board voted 4 to 1, with Selectman Donohue opposed, to approve reducing the Quorum to 45.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hajjar, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Lane, seconded by Selecman Maloney, the board voted 4 to 1, with Selectman Donohue opposed, to approve reducing the Quorum to 45..” (Motion: Lane, second: Maloney)
Jan 26File this information – To address filing a vacancy…Motion: On motion of Vice Chairman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Not recorded
January 26, 2021: File this information – To address filing a vacancy on the board of trustees
On motion of Vice Chairman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4 to 1(with an abstention from Selectman donohue) to file this information.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Helen Abdallah Donohue as abstaining, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chairman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4 to 1(with an abstention from Selectman donohue) to file this information..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Lane)
Jan 26With Selectman Donohue opposed to approve the request, pending…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Yes
January 26, 2021: With Selectman Donohue opposed to approve the request, pending revival of the plans for the park
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the Board voted 4 to 1, with Selectman Donohue opposed to approve the request, pending revival of the plans for the park.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hajjar, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the Board voted 4 to 1, with Selectman Donohue opposed to approve the request, pending revival of the plans for the park..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Jan 5Approve the request – new individuals have been hired…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Not recorded
January 5, 2021: Approve the request – new individuals have been hired to become Firefighters within the department, due to some of
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4 to 1 (with an abstention from Selectman Donohue) to approve the request.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Helen Abdallah Donohue as abstaining, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 4 to 1 (with an abstention from Selectman Donohue) to approve the request..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Dec 29Approve the Liquor LicensesMotion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the board…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Not recorded
December 29, 2020: Approve the Liquor Licenses
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the board voted 4 to 1 (with an abstention from Selectman Donohue) to approve the Liquor Licenses.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Helen Abdallah Donohue as abstaining, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the board voted 4 to 1 (with an abstention from Selectman Donohue) to approve the Liquor Licenses..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Nov 24With Selectman Donohue opposed, to grant the entertainment license…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the…Passed 4–1 · Maloney: Yes
November 24, 2020: With Selectman Donohue opposed, to grant the entertainment license to the applicant with a start time of 6:00P
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the board voted 4 to 1, with Selectman Donohue opposed, to grant the entertainment license to the applicant with a start time of 6:00P.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hajjar, Lane, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the board voted 4 to 1, with Selectman Donohue opposed, to grant the entertainment license to the applicant with a start time of 6:00P..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Nov 24Allot the AAB license to Vico Ristorante Italiano for…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the…Passed 3–2 · Maloney: Yes
November 24, 2020: Allot the AAB license to Vico Ristorante Italiano for 11A.M. to 12:30A.M., 7 days a week
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the Board voted 3 to 2 (Selectman Donohue and Selectman Lane were opposed) to allot the AAB license to Vico Ristorante Italiano for 11A.M. to 12:30A.M., 7 days a week.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hajjar, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue, Lane
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Vice Chairman Maloney, the Board voted 3 to 2 (Selectman Donohue and Selectman Lane were opposed) to allot the AAB license to Vico Ristorante Italiano for 11A.M. to 12:30A.M., 7 days a week..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Votes with no disagreement (168)
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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