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1) Approval of minutes (Nov. 19, 2024 regular business meeting)
Motion: Approve minutes of Nov. 19, 2024.
Mover: Commissioner Mike (last name not specified). Second: (name not specified in transcript). Recorded votes: Commissioner John — yes; Commissioner Mike — yes. Outcome: Approved.

2) Approval of Airport Manager's report (December and January financials)
Motion: Approve the airport manager's report, including deposits totaling $55,699.32 and other revenues noted in the report.
Mover: Commissioner Mike. Second: Commissioner John. Recorded votes: Commissioner John — yes; Commissioner Mike — yes. Outcome: Approved.

3) Payment Requisition: AIP 3-25-0037-49-0 (2024 FAA repayment request No. 4)
Motion: Approve Payment Requisition No. 4 for runway 17/35 reconstruct design in the amount of $65,095.70 (90% FAA reimbursement; 10% Town of Norwood).
Mover: Commissioner John. Second: Commissioner Mike. Recorded votes: Commissioner John — yes; Commissioner Mike — yes. Outcome: Approved.

4) Playground sign approval — Tyler J. Lawrence Memorial Park
Motion: Approve the memorial sign text and placement for Airport Park playground as presented by the Recreation Department.
Mover: Commissioner John. Second: Commissioner Mike. Recorded votes: Commissioner John — yes; Commissioner Mike — yes. Outcome: Approved.

Notes: The transcript records affirmative votes for commissioners on the record; some seconders or other roll-call names were not specified. The meeting adjourned by motion after no old business and no correspondence reported.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Norwood: Airport Commission 1.29.25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and outcomes recorded at the Norwood Airport Commission meeting on Jan. 29, 2025, including approvals of minutes, manager's report, an FAA payment requisition, and a playground memorial sign.","taxTitle","Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",52806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6360990,"Local hunters and police officer describe deer-control work on Norwood airport property",522,627465,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171639-7f1772f79dc3b4b4512bd47c1a99d0e8&start=627&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171639-7f1772f79dc3b4b4512bd47c1a99d0e8/thumbnail_627465.jpg","/articles/6360990/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Local-hunters-and-police-officer-describe-deer-control-work-on-Norwood-airport-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6360990-45d8c44e4c5dba03702a17bcacf69e9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200039&Signature=PgZa4hTJXTp3Rqn-24JNuQt2-gCLEPgCVFqL0s3oTS7A8omOIhJRYZK4G7PzCwjLSeF2DHy2UWJaaqkb1EFsDkZD1fHWh3GdTI15ynyGRMSefX2dY7SyMurEaqMhCu7IXLtfCbUX7J5P8yRL47jNpJcCRsz-GSxcl5b0owIKJBPdXKU8jHqCW87alC8PJqew8vj6xwZrcGEw-x5Ur6lmWhj4QdelfJbMw0GaCgBjzJZlhaekPu~q0hbsLN0kb~-DHcqzc58FfmO8suwgpwFSC~np6vYDJwpuOcUn6479nHle6APGNehR6Y4K68hNDH2rMnFwiz5cL2cgRw9PUVvtiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","NORWOOD, Mass. — Members of a hunting group and town staff told the Norwood Airport Commission on Jan. 29 that coordinated hunting and cleanup on airport property is helping reduce deer-related safety risks near runways.

Michael O'Brien, introduced himself as a police officer and said he lives in Walpole but grew up in Norwood. He said year-to-date the group has taken seven deer from airport property: two mature bucks, three deer aged about one to three years, and two does. O'Brien said the hunts have been conducted under a state depredation permit and that the group coordinates daily with airport staff so airport management knows where hunters will be working.

O'Brien said the group has removed abandoned stands and cleared trash and that members carry letters from the airport granting them permission to be on the property. Airport staff confirmed that special permits and depredation authorizations are in place for wildlife control on airport property and said the program has operated for years.

Commissioners asked about locations; O'Brien described hunting areas outside the airport fence, mainly on the south side near Meadow and toward the riverway and Neponsa Street, extending up to the fence line along runway 10/28. He said the group hunts with bow and arrow, that Massachusetts regulations allow two buck tags and surplus doe tags in the area, and that the group typically targets mature bucks while reducing portions of the doe herd to manage population.

Airport staff and O'Brien recalled a July 2023 incident when a corporate jet struck a deer; staff said the aircraft was a corporate jet that required significant repairs and remained at the airport for months. Commissioners discussed adding signage on public access points warning of no hunting without permission and noted that town staff have ordered metal signs to post at main entrances; staff asked hunters to carry permission letters and provide contact numbers for verification.

Why it matters: deer and other wildlife present an ongoing hazard to aircraft; permitted hunting and perimeter fencing are two mitigation measures the airport uses.

Ending: Commissioners thanked the hunters for coordination and cleanup work and directed staff to continue signage and permit procedures to manage access.","A group of permitted hunters described coordinated deer removals and site maintenance around the airport to reduce wildlife hazards; staff discussed signage and permits and recounted a 2023 deer strike that damaged an aircraft.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6360996,"Commission approves Tyler J. Lawrence memorial playground sign at Airport Park",344,358215,703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171639-7f1772f79dc3b4b4512bd47c1a99d0e8&start=358&end=703","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171639-7f1772f79dc3b4b4512bd47c1a99d0e8/thumbnail_358215.jpg","/articles/6360996/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-Tyler-J-Lawrence-memorial-playground-sign-at-Airport-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6360996-fe5d5c81ef20980d7595efdfb52cd656/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200039&Signature=U50XiBnfu-WtDNCWZmCxRVHT9FebRp~7QQz9qxik4Kj3YDr24pdQdUp5k96vmPqrKdHpv7svv0LqsCAV~kUd-2w~JHV8YHzdirDtofjnoiSB3w-8SS-84fIa3hmZREYJqQYbIlTtepqKIRs0YCsJwN31VHqyccEEusSxERi3~zWgx02jdtNNeICEYdXevLl8eqsJVRkvD8SujdSXGiTh~B1t6kxEeHiQEhwtuqZ07CnttGubnPXV37u6kuGXL2Z6jlNH19DXNE1hz43Uk0iml~SHFc7qwb6SxJf7YAaIyj6qkEf1VBJ4z7Dx2v15QEc57KgEK50ytvJTopWYBkvkHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","NORWOOD, Mass. — The Norwood Airport Commission on Jan. 29 approved a dedication sign for the new Airport Park playground honoring Tyler J. Lawrence.

Sam White, the Town of Norwood’s director of recreation, presented the sign text and a mockup. White said the playground currently has wood chips in place for winter and that the rubber safety surfacing will be installed in warmer weather; one ladder was delayed but has since been delivered and final work is pending. He said an opening is planned for Friday, May 16 (the date described as tentative).

White read the proposed inscription, which begins “Tyler J Lawrence Memorial Park” and says, in part, “Tyler J. Lawrence was a loving, kind and energetic boy with a great sense of humor and a bright beautiful smile. He was a joy of his mother's life and a cherished grandson.” White said the design matches existing Norwood memorial airport signage and that the selectmen had already reviewed and approved the wording.

Why it matters: the sign is a public dedication at a town playground supported by local and state funds; approving the wording allows fabrication and installation to proceed.

Commission action: Commissioner John moved to approve the sign as presented; Commissioner Mike seconded. Commissioners recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.

White said the playground work was funded by the state and by Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. The sign will be placed at the front center of the playground so visitors see it as they enter.

Ending: The commission congratulated White on his new role and approved the sign wording and placement so the town can proceed with fabrication and installation.","The commission approved wording and placement for a memorial sign at Airport Park playground honoring Tyler J. Lawrence; recreation director said the project was funded by the state and CPA and an opening is planned for early May.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6361000,"Norwood commission hears runway and fence updates; approves FAA payment requisition for runway 17/35 design",217,22255,240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171639-7f1772f79dc3b4b4512bd47c1a99d0e8&start=22&end=240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171639-7f1772f79dc3b4b4512bd47c1a99d0e8/thumbnail_22255.jpg","/articles/6361000/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-commission-hears-runway-and-fence-updates-approves-FAA-payment-requisition-for-runway-1735-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6361000-f0b5f238998edb63afc55e935019f607/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200039&Signature=g1fRHGl4q2FWVkqZOocL37b6t~T0MG92nAbx4yK70gjhifu~~BbI77N4nUjOzkYp8oQPV22OBzn4rJWRqK9rtvQ4p3weE3vG0KVIThdJ3F-VSmgQK5bdWSOFOlLJJn1qVlExuOHPRk9Bcm1dZO1EE5koayP0qAfzX-TcOey2zgdGuS7pbcFemYh4vZmh3rONyKldSPDxxIr4HmcvKvxR3Y6Vy1y58KngKlppOC8V3-T3hGE9WXflVVNSJisIhctzjNcY6rBsz8ddN12yhY0eZhGs0h7vzOnwtyzIuZksT1OPGZoY-FmfmdwWKE1Ewp5AdU5zZwD~x2BXk03dNsZb0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","NORWOOD, Mass. — The Norwood Airport Commission on Jan. 29 received an update on multiple airport projects and approved an FAA payment requisition tied to design work for runway 17/35.

Du Bois & King representative Mark (last name not provided) told the commission the runway 10/28 reconstruction is complete and final FAA closeout paperwork should be submitted soon. He said the firm has submitted 90% design documents for a new perimeter fence and will schedule a joint review with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration and airport staff in early February. He also said the firm is revising plans for a runway 17/35 extension to incorporate FAA medium-intensity approach lighting system (MALS) design comments and expects to submit a 90% package in February.

The consultant said the runway 17/35 extension increased the safety-area length by 300 feet, requiring the first two MALS stations to be installed in pavement and triggering a redesign to reroute lighting outside pavement and to add cable runs.

Why it matters: the projects affect airfield safety and FAA funding eligibility. Changes to the lighting layout can affect construction methods and costs and must meet FAA design guidance.

Commission business: the commission voted to approve Payment Requisition No. 4 for AIP number 3-25-0037-49-0 (2024 FAA repayment request number 4) for the runway 17/35 reconstruction design in the amount of $65,095.70. The commission record shows the motion was made by Commissioner John (last name not specified) and seconded by Commissioner Mike (last name not specified). Commissioners on the record voted “yes.” The requisition is described during the meeting as 90% FAA reimbursement and 10% Town of Norwood responsibility.

Commissioners also discussed the perimeter fence design and noted the Conservation Commission had issued an order of conditions that the design team incorporated; the consultant said one area of endangered flora near the south end may require avoidance and will be discussed at the 90% review.

Airport staff confirmed the fence being replaced is over 20 years old and has sections that no longer exist; the new fence will be set close to the runways and taxiways to keep wildlife off pavement.

No cost breakdown beyond the $65,095.70 requisition or a construction schedule were given during the update; staff said more detailed estimates and the 90% documents will be reviewed in February.

Ending: The commission scheduled the next design reviews with state and federal reviewers and authorized the payment requisition so the consultant can continue design work for runway 17/35.","Consultants and staff summarized completed and in-progress airport projects, including runway 10/28 closeout, perimeter fence design and runway 17/35 extension design; commissioners approved an FAA payment requisition covering 90% of a runway 17/35 design invoice.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Norwood Airport Commission, Jan. 29, 2025

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