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March 23, 2018
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Continue Town Meeting from May 7, 2018 for approximately 30 days to a date to be determined based on availability of space and request that the Finance and Warrant Commission hold a third public...
M. Walsh moved to continue Town Meeting from May 7, 2018 for approximately 30 days to a date to be determined based on availability of space and request that the Finance and Warrant Commission hold a third public hearing to review the possibly acquisition and disposition of municipal land in Islington Center; and to review and present a final Land Disposition Agreement.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to continue Town Meeting from May 7, 2018 for approximately 30 days to a date to be determined based on availability of space and request that the Finance and Warrant Commission hold a third public hearing to review the possibly acquisition and disposition of municipal land in Islington Center; and to review and present a final Land Disposition Agreement. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 J. Hickey asked if there was any discussion from the public? Resident Jennifer Ferraro, 130 Phillips Brook Road asked how moving Town Meeting affects elected officials beginning their terms? M. Walsh answered that the elected officials will begin their terms following the conclusion of Town Meeting. J. Ferraro also asked about the warrant article for the change in size of CVS, from 10,000-15,000 square feet? M. Walsh stated that article was a Planning Board article and as far as the Board of Selectmen is aware, the article will still be presented at Town Meeting. N. Loughnane stated the Planning Board has made the decision to move forward with the article and to continue to review the application. If the Planning Board decides the article is no longer necessary, it will recommend removal or amend it, if needed. Christine Previtera, 16 Dean Street, commented on J. Hickey's earlier statement that spending millions of dollars to renovate an 11,000 square foot building that is 50 years old would be the worst real estate investment in the history of the Town and possibly in the state of Massachusetts was offensive. She stated she feels that the Islington Community Center building is the core of Islington Center and it is icon to past residents. J. Hickey said there was no offence meant he believed the investment does not make sense to have residents spend millions of dollars on the building. Ellen Rollings, 86 Greenhill Road, asked for the Board to clarify why the appraisal of the Town owned properties is coming in late if the Town Meeting date has been known for seve.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)
Approve the language presented at the Board's meeting for the article titled "Authorization of Funding for Various Aspects of the Redevelopment of Islington, including the Relocation, renovation...
N. Hyde moved to approve the language presented at the Board's meeting for the article titled "Authorization of Funding for Various Aspects of the Redevelopment of Islington, including the Relocation, renovation and possible expansion of Wentworth Hall."
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to approve the language presented at the Board's meeting for the article titled "Authorization of Funding for Various Aspects of the Redevelopment of Islington, including the Relocation, renovation and possible expansion of Wentworth Hall." 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)
Approve the transfer of $6,500 from the Selectmen Reserve Account to fund an appraisal of municipal owned property in Islington Center
N. Hyde moved to approve the transfer of $6,500 from the Selectmen Reserve Account to fund an appraisal of municipal owned property in Islington Center.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to approve the transfer of $6,500 from the Selectmen Reserve Account to fund an appraisal of municipal owned property in Islington Center. 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)
Remove the article titled "Abandonment of portions of Hedgerow Lane as a public street and authorization of transfer of land within the current right- of-way to owners of abutting property" from...
M. Walsh moved to remove the article titled "Abandonment of portions of Hedgerow Lane as a public street and authorization of transfer of land within the current right- of-way to owners of abutting property" from the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant."
Yes: Hickey, WalshNancy Hyde stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to remove the article titled "Abandonment of portions of Hedgerow Lane as a public street and authorization of transfer of land within the current right- of-way to owners of abutting property" from the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant." J. Hickey Seconded. Vote: 2-0-1. N. Hyde recused herself and was not present for the vote. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael F. Walsh, Third Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Chairma AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh RECUSED: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
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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