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William Plasko

Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record

Bill Plasko

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

23 of 25meetings attended (92%) · whole board 96%
319votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
12no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
9 of 16split votes where Plasko was in the minority (56%) · whole board 29%
2abstained
9terms in this record

On split votes, Plasko voted the same way as…

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 Plasko 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 23 of 25 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (25)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 25Deny – PM until 11 PM with approximately 50…Motion: Motion to deny.Passed 4–0 · Plasko: Yes

March 25, 2025: Deny – PM until 11 PM with approximately 50 guests expected.

DenyPassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Mar 25Deny – One Day Liquor Permit- Hometown ArcadeMotion: Motion to deny.Passed 4–0 · Plasko: Yes

March 25, 2025: Deny – One Day Liquor Permit- Hometown Arcade

DenyPassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Mar 11Approve – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage BoostersMotion: Motion to approve.Passed 3–2 · Plasko: No

March 11, 2025: Approve – Car Wash - Cheer Advantage Boosters

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Motion to approve.

Voted: No

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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 · Plasko: No

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

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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: No

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 25Approve – Sandwich Board Display - League of Women…Motion: Motion to approve.Passed 4–0 · Plasko: Yes

February 25, 2025: Approve – Sandwich Board Display - League of Women Voters

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Feb 11Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown ArcadeMotion: Motion to Approve.Passed 4–1 · Plasko: No

February 11, 2025: Approve – One Day Liquor Permit - Hometown Arcade

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion to Approve.

Voted: No

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Feb 11Sign – Verizon Grant of EasementMotion: Motion to Sign.Passed 4–0 · Plasko: Yes

February 11, 2025: Sign – Verizon Grant of Easement

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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 · Plasko: 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…

AppointPassed · 3–2

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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 · Plasko: No

January 14, 2025: Propose Option 3, an increase effective March 1, 2025, of 7% for both water and sewer charges

AppointFailed · 2–3

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Dec 17Approve – Municipal Parking Lot RequestMotion: Motion to Approve.Failed 2–3 · Plasko: No

December 17, 2024: Approve – Municipal Parking Lot Request

ApproveFailed · 2–3

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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