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A motion to place Article 9 (establish the capital stabilization fund) on the warrant passed by an announced vote of 4 in favor, 1 opposed. Several selectmen urged more planning before funding the new account: they recommended completing a capital prioritization list, identifying a dedicated revenue source or minimum annual funding level, and coordinating with the capital planning committee before moving funds into any new stabilization account.

Mister Plasco and others argued for delaying large appropriations until the town completes a fuller financial review, saying that free cash should be used carefully to preserve flexibility for the operating budget. Other members supported establishing the fund and enabling the town to deposit money when appropriate. The board later took a separate vote on whether to support the article (the board's yellow-sheet recommendation); that support vote recorded two opposed votes (identified in the meeting as \"Bill and Mel\") and the motion passed with a majority.

Regarding the initial-appropriation article (Article 10) that would place $2,000,000 into the new fund, the board ultimately voted to withdraw that article from the warrant. Mister Donnelly moved to withdraw Article 10; Mister Plasco seconded. The withdrawal passed (the record shows four in favor and one abstention), so the appropriation will not appear on the special town meeting warrant.

Selectmen said there is no legal harm in establishing an empty stabilization account now; the manager explained that a stabilization fund can be created at any time and does not need an immediate deposit. The board discussed the trade-offs between saving now to reduce future borrowing and retaining free cash to cover next year's operating needs.

Action: Article 9 (create fund) placed on warrant (4-1). Board support for the article recorded majority support (3-2). Article 10 (initial $2,000,000 appropriation) was withdrawn from the warrant (motion to withdraw passed with recorded 4 in favor and 1 abstention).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Norwood: Board of Selectmen 4.15.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Selectments voted to place an article establishing a capital stabilization fund on the special town meeting warrant but split over whether to fund it now.","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},6603473,"Selectmen back borrowing for Norwood water tank replacement and discuss impact on other water projects",176,1136225,1313170,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64&start=1136&end=1313","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64/thumbnail_1136225.jpg","/articles/6603473/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Selectmen-back-borrowing-for-Norwood-water-tank-replacement-and-discuss-impact-on-other-water-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603473-0b9b876625b541194c8af97310cbcdea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189630&Signature=GvRAOoxIW77K9fm15pV9tily5COuZCn3JKmNpupZv9IzpYPjTPlfnUmnP3VtqEWSQqjTKgYaMlIN~ftTT7orT86UXH4v2K9BT3NNqzwVHg94-0TmsstLvtDoLzCj007AjNQSTpfW55PrvarcRHUkT2kjbc9jC693XFuIq4nYxsc6c0BsL1XZMCOjtAttOAD01flvTO7arPcBzK62eXSazK5zyYKmnLrkshRoSbVmHarHu~QSv8DKDr09h5e~eglWaZtzMD5iC7XYsXmCN01CLzXv1TpPjbUqSQlCeybAtrAba9kALkkOdXmyqgmiLokHLmmvxgYUA8cQ1Euzpf6QRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectments voted unanimously April 15 to place on the special town meeting warrant, and to support, an article authorizing the borrowing of $3,500,000 for water tank design and replacement.

Selectmen discussed lifecycle options and alternatives. Mister Donaway, who held the article for discussion, asked whether the extra $3.5 million would require pausing the previously planned water-line-lining project. Town staff answered that because project costs have increased, it is likely the town would delay water-line lining an additional year (possibly a third year overall) to smooth debt service and reduce the immediate rate impact on customers.

Officials said one tank was built in the 1950s and the other in the 1930s. Staff explained they had evaluated relining and other options and concluded that, over a homeowner's expected lifetime, replacement is the least expensive long-term option. The town noted the project originally contemplated SRF (State Revolving Fund) financing but that rising costs have changed planning assumptions.

Motion: Mister Grama moved to add the article to the warrant and to support it; Mister Glasgow seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Selectmen clarified that the replacement is not expected to add significant capacity: \"Not much. We don't really need more capacity than we currently have to maintain the pressurizing, pressure on the system,\" a member said. The board also discussed procedural details about borrowing and about communicating the impact on rates and timing to residents.

Background: The article will appear on the special town meeting warrant; the board asked staff to confirm borrowing terms and schedule so that rate impacts can be managed during construction and subsequent debt service.","The board voted unanimously to place and support an article that would allow $3.5 million in borrowing for design and replacement of two aging water tanks; members discussed delaying water-line lining work to smooth rate impacts.",{"_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},6603479,"Norwood selectmen recommend smaller transfer to special-education stabilization fund",454,589950,1044930,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64&start=589&end=1044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64/thumbnail_589950.jpg","/articles/6603479/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-selectmen-recommend-smaller-transfer-to-special-education-stabilization-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603479-e1f7419506f1b7ae06f3d900728e1fdb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189630&Signature=BphOV~INnj9vCH8D~FSAehrN8rp913D-FiDTnvrh5ZrYkHzfAjAHwxAXP-yJmApF5920pGMeoLmXXXk1wdTyn8YlLwWG4gtsswP4zUj45m4I-CUJSwh0MJK10P6eBiKOEowS1DWb2WGSsTU7cysYCAlYMpI9V57WLsfX44H5p5MNnSMbYXsrKQi-TvftR4WOV~S4SwrXzhlq5B7EdaAojdPykVTz-LrlOP~MYQNzX4dXwlgH-cwHKVMZwsuWXQha8~6QlMVeWQudpty2nEmQkfZmTeqyA14hl1sNCK79DncVJ0dDUO6d-8NGbnzwgo18ZExrJXQ9~cVrFWYhsc8Ruw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectments on April 15 recommended reducing the special-education stabilization fund appropriation to $300,000, instead of the larger amount requested by the School Committee and recommended by the Finance Committee. The motion to recommend $300,000 was made by Mister Plasco and seconded; the board voted unanimously in favor.

Members said they support maintaining a balance against unforeseen special-education costs but questioned whether the requested increase was necessary now. Mister Plasco noted the town established the fund in February 2021 and summarized recent activity: \"In 02/2021, we appropriated 600,000 into this fund and an additional 250,022. In '23, they used a hundred and 50,000 of it, waving them with the current 700,000 balance.\" He said those figures suggested a lower additional amount would be adequate for now and moved to recommend $300,000.

Town officials and selectmen discussed procedural options for town meeting: leave the Finance Committee recommendation on the printed warrant and make an amendment at town meeting, or change the board's recommendation now so the board would move to amend if necessary. Mister Mazuca, the town manager, explained the typical sequence: \"They make recommendations first. They lead off with the recommendations. So they'll make for $880,000 and we'll make a motion to amend to 300,000.\" The board clarified it would support the $300,000 figure going to town meeting.

The board also reviewed the statutory maxima and policy considerations. A member said the fund's maximum is \"a million and a half\" and that prudent saving must be balanced with the town's operating needs. Several selectmen expressed concern about tying up large amounts of free cash before completing a broader financial review. Others argued that having reserves for one-time special-education costs is sound policy.

Action: the motion to recommend $300,000 passed unanimously; the board indicated it will present that recommendation at town meeting and, if necessary, move to amend the Finance Committee's recommendation at town meeting.

Background: The special-education stabilization fund was created in 2021. Board members cited the fund's history and use since creation when debating the size of the additional appropriation.","The Board of Selectments voted unanimously to recommend a $300,000 appropriation to the town's special-education stabilization fund, after members debated the size of the transfer and reviewed the fund's recent history and statutory caps.",{"_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},6603460,"Selectmen withdraw accessory-dwelling-unit article from special town meeting warrant",2549,460260,3009610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64&start=460&end=3009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64/thumbnail_460260.jpg","/articles/6603460/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Selectmen-withdraw-accessory-dwelling-unit-article-from-special-town-meeting-warrant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603460-1eeefed7c8d0bd26f8d107781eba3a93/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189630&Signature=gtpzTbgIRlkNilu7D8c8D0uSP172wmyZq6uLX~bcS0tbhrEfpf8XV4g2Q-QIw2y5YG500ECkcCUV83F0vT7ekzT4I9VN-UhL-rWA0x0Pz8BuJMH72ap-zvcqyZg4mHq8NS3E2k-Eo-4T2lAyvsfah8~VerNLJbgTEyW1ElErcjBulQSf6cXcFBu3b36YGgfWIwm~8npNzRpRPZ6asyf4s2R6wAD3FFuzEtEM~p0nX2roD2b9pPaWg0l2TC9mfK832hIgCV0xOQTe2SD0m8mIZCLWI6jBLiuEdfNWuMFumfySAj0c9Ai~OqFAmedFIVQ~~mP6iOAWBbN2rWF-sKKGdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectments unanimously voted on April 15 to withdraw the accessory-dwelling-unit (ADU) article from special town meeting number 2.

Selectmen and staff discussed concerns about leaving implementation details to the building commissioner without a locally tailored bylaw. Members raised specific questions: whether the town's accessory-unit size limits would conflict with the state law provision (which the board said could allow up to 900 square feet absent a local bylaw), how sewer metering and short-term rental rules might intersect with ADUs, and whether the planning board and staff needed more time to develop clarifying language and procedures. One selectman suggested forming a small working group including a planning-board member, a selectman, the planning director and staff.

Motion: A motion to remove the article from special town meeting number 2 was made and seconded; the removal passed unanimously.

The board said there is no looming statutory deadline forcing immediate action and that delaying until the fall would allow the town to craft clearer local rules and address related topics such as short-term rental regulation and sewer-metering procedures.","After discussion about implementation and local controls, the Board of Selectments unanimously voted to remove the accessory-dwelling-unit (ADU) zoning article from special town meeting number 2 to allow more time for study and drafting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603465,"Selectmen endorse Community Preservation Act projects for special town meeting warrant",34,533700,568320,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64&start=533&end=568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000151-4659b9fc2748dae7419f17c5de1eea64/thumbnail_533700.jpg","/articles/6603465/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Selectmen-endorse-Community-Preservation-Act-projects-for-special-town-meeting-warrant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603465-5617682f521be12d067e28a503ce868d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189630&Signature=AOURPIiL1om-nD~KZjmvK6jVfqgUV6T-h1Zae3PlrBF8IJzo169EQaDqNUruJL1RxqvE9icvllrW~ReVMmjT5VxC4PcW1RYiYClpuI95Y8x76Rz6NB128Uga1GVNZD~5Q9vZK3pqVcdruNgXGVL~z5NNgIHbwSWlJudOKYTe0q2yckbizWL4xuiKog~0mHGYyW1ReCks~mjTQmm4ftL9LGBgd7Y-xT2arBZDpB7eQLx~E1CK1731pffSdlI3SUf2Y--CjbUsRTSH4h6KzzvRugIuKIneI5C5iSjThDO7lV907gAgP-WDvgAX1E7xke905ugbQq-ESa0ymx7cmLAdSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectments voted unanimously to approve the Community Preservation Act projects as presented and to note the board's support of the preservation projects described in the warrant materials.

A selectman moved to approve the projects and to express the board's support; Mister Satt seconded. The motion carried with all members voting \"aye.\" The board did not discuss individual projects in detail during this meeting and placed the slate on the special town meeting warrant.

Action: Board voted to place the Community Preservation Act projects on the warrant and to recommend them to town meeting.","The Board of Selectments voted unanimously to place and recommend a slate of Community Preservation Act projects for the special town meeting warrant.","actionData","errors"]

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