The Board of Selectmen completed its reorganization at the start of the April 8 meeting and acted on routine applications and appointments from the warrant.

Reorganization and appointments: Selectmen opened nominations and elected Amanda Growe as chair of the board. William Plasco was nominated and confirmed as vice chair. The board also voted to appoint Mr. McCormick as clerk of the board.

Cultural Council appointments: After interviews held earlier in the evening, the board appointed Kristen Bassett and Madhur (Marta) Pagan Ortiz to the town’s Cultural Council (non‑voting student appointments were discussed separately). Both appointees introduced themselves and answered questions from selectmen before unanimous confirmation.

Routine permits, donations and field requests: The board approved multiple routine requests without extended debate, including car‑wash permits for local booster and fundraising groups, municipal sign placements for an evening gardening club fundraiser, a $700 donation from Norwood Lodge of Elks #1124 to fund veterans’ corner signage and several field and road‑closure requests (including the seasonal Central Street closure for spring/summer activities and a road closure for the Bernie Cooper Park dedication). Many routine items were approved unanimously by voice vote.

Votes at a glance (selected formal actions taken during the meeting):
- Elect Amanda Growe as Board Chair — motion carried; unanimous.
- Elect William Plasco as Vice Chair — motion carried; unanimous.
- Appoint Mr. McCormick as Clerk of the Board — motion carried; unanimous.
- Appoint Kristen Bassett and Madhur Pagan Ortiz to Cultural Council — motion carried; unanimous.
- Approve multiple event and field use requests, sign placements and donations — motions carried; unanimous.

Why it matters: Reorganization establishes leadership for the upcoming term. The Cultural Council appointments add community volunteers; routine approvals clear the town calendar for summer events and minor capital uses.

What’s next: The board will take up the remaining special‑warrant and zoning items at follow‑up sessions; the board said it will return in the near term to set positions on warrant articles that require further deliberation.