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Westwood Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

January 30, 2018

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Joint Meeting with Board of Assessors - Appointment of Assessor

Appoint Phil Shapiro to serve the remaining three (3) months term of the position recently vacated by Michael Krone on the Board of Assessors until the local election

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to appoint Phil Shapiro to serve the remaining three (3) months term of the position recently vacated by Michael Krone on the Board of Assessors until the local election.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to appoint Phil Shapiro to serve the remaining three (3) months term of the position recently vacated by Michael Krone on the Board of Assessors until the local election. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 4-0 (N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. M. Bleday, aye.) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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Financial Update

Approve the FY19 Budget as presented and authorized the Town Administrator and Finance Director to present the budget to the Finance and Warrant Commission for its review and comment at its...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to approve the FY19 Budget as presented and authorized the Town Administrator and Finance Director to present the budget to the Finance and Warrant Commission for its review and comment at its February 6, 2018 meeting.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to approve the FY19 Budget as presented and authorized the Town Administrator and Finance Director to present the budget to the Finance and Warrant Commission for its review and comment at its February 6, 2018 meeting. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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Westwood Little League Parade

Approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 28, 2018 beginning at 9:00am contingent upon final requirements from Public Safety and/or Health Department

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 28, 2018 beginning at 9:00am contingent upon final requirements from Public Safety and/or Health Department.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 28, 2018 beginning at 9:00am contingent upon final requirements from Public Safety and/or Health Department. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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Establish Account for Acceptance of Lisa Lennon Donations

Accept monetary donations from the Town of Westwood Employees, residents in the community and others from outside the community that will be given directly to Lisa Lennon to help defray her costs

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to accept monetary donations from the Town of Westwood Employees, residents in the community and others from outside the community that will be given directly to Lisa Lennon to help defray her costs.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to accept monetary donations from the Town of Westwood Employees, residents in the community and others from outside the community that will be given directly to Lisa Lennon to help defray her costs. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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Removal of Article(s) from Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Remove the article titled "Article Related to cleaning up Police Station Borrowing" and "Appropriation to Capital Stabilization Fund" from the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to remove the article titled "Article Related to cleaning up Police Station Borrowing" and "Appropriation to Capital Stabilization Fund" from the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to remove the article titled "Article Related to cleaning up Police Station Borrowing" and "Appropriation to Capital Stabilization Fund" from the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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Development

Approve a memo with revisions based on the Memorandum of Understanding with Petruzziello Properties and authorized the Town Administrator to send the memo to the Planning Board which should be...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to approve a memo with revisions based on the Memorandum of Understanding with Petruzziello Properties and authorized the Town Administrator to send the memo to the Planning Board which should be included in the record with the application for Islington Center Redevelopment filed by Petruzziello Properties and the Town.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to approve a memo with revisions based on the Memorandum of Understanding with Petruzziello Properties and authorized the Town Administrator to send the memo to the Planning Board which should be included in the record with the application for Islington Center Redevelopment filed by Petruzziello Properties and the Town. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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Appointment to Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee - School Committee Rep

Appoint Charles Donahue as the School Committee Representative on the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2018

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved to appoint Charles Donahue as the School Committee Representative on the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2018.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved to appoint Charles Donahue as the School Committee Representative on the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2018. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Clerk SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Third Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde, Michael F. Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)

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From the Westwood Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s iQM2 meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings (her 2022 candidacy announcement, via Westwood Minute), Joseph Previtera (his 2023 candidacy announcement, via Westwood Minute), Erin Sibley (erinsibley.com), Westwood Minute (Robert Gotti, 2021 candidate profile) and the Massachusetts Municipal Association (Michael Walsh, 2022). No photos yet for former members John Hickey and Nancy Hyde.

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