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Board of Selectmen 7.14.26

Published: Jul 14, 2026

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Transparency And GovernanceAll

Norwood Reappoints Community Preservation Committee Member; Urges Action on Hospital Property Bill

The board unanimously approved the reappointment of Julie Barbaris to the Community Preservation Committee for another term. She was described as an excellent member, and her continued service was recognized. The board also reviewed the monthly reports, with thanks extended to staff and volunteers for the Fourth of July events. A significant portion of the manager's discussion focused on the ongoing legislative effort to prevent the state from taking the hospital property by eminent domain. The board urged residents to contact Senate President Karen Spilka's office daily to advocate for the bill's passage, emphasizing the importance of this issue for the entire Commonwealth. The Senate has a deadline of July 31st to act on the bill.

Community DevelopmentCommercial

McGovern Nissan License Hearing Continued; Mustang Pizza Common Vic Approved

The board held a public hearing for MG Retail Holdings NSN LLC, DBA McGovern Nissan of Norwood, applying for a new Class 1 auto dealer's license at 525 Boston Province Highway. The applicant requested a continuance to finalize paperwork. The hearing was continued to August 11th. The board also moved to approve a Common Vic application for Mustang Pizza, Caris MK, Inc., located at 111 Lennox Street.

Community DevelopmentAll

Norwood Approves Early Voting Process and Special Event Licenses

The board discussed and approved the early voting process for the state primary election on Monday, September 1st, 2026. Town Clerk Mary Lufan submitted the notification for board approval. It was noted that this has become a standard practice for most elections. The board also approved a one-day liquor license and a one-day music license for an event on July 31st at the Emerald City Plant Shop, featuring musical act Willie Jay Laws.

Budget & FinanceAll

Norwood Approves FY26 End-of-Year Transfers and State Winter Recovery Funds

The board approved the end-of-year transfers for fiscal year 2026, which are standard procedures to maintain a balanced budget within appropriation limits. Key areas with overages included collection agent costs, traffic controls, and DPW expenses, notably waste removal. Significant overages were attributed to mattress disposal ($75,000), rolloff dumpsters ($90,000), and fuel costs ($20,000). Prevailing wage adjustments also contributed to the need for transfers. The board discussed the substantial increase in mattress disposal, a trend expected to continue with new housing developments, and plans to adjust future budgets accordingly. The WRAP (Winter Recovery Assistance Program) funds from the state, totaling $265,000, were approved to be processed as surplus revenue (Option Two), flowing into free cash for the next fiscal year, which is a simpler approach than reimbursement and reappropriation (Option One).

Zoning And Land UseAll

Norwood Board Approves Flexible Car Wash Permit Criteria for Nonprofits

The board approved updated criteria for nonprofit organizations using town lots for car washes. The initial criteria focused on nonprofit and public school-affiliated organizations. An amendment was proposed and approved to allow the Board of Selectmen discretion to approve permits for other nonprofit organizations on a case-by-case basis, accommodating groups like the Norwood-based animal rescue league that do not fit the original narrow definition. This change provides flexibility for the board to consider a wider range of community-serving organizations.

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