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October 15, 2018
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Teen Librarian Position - Number of Hours
Approve the posting and filling of the Teen Librarian as a 24 hour benefit- eligible position, in an effort to attract and retain a higher quality and caliber pool of candidates
J. Hickey moved to approve the posting and filling of the Teen Librarian as a 24 hour benefit- eligible position, in an effort to attract and retain a higher quality and caliber pool of candidates.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the posting and filling of the Teen Librarian as a 24 hour benefit- eligible position, in an effort to attract and retain a higher quality and caliber pool of candidates. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Public Hearing - Change in Manager - Westwood Courtyard
Grant approval to the Change of Manager application for Westwood Courtyard pending ABCC approval
J. Hickey moved to grant approval to the Change of Manager application for Westwood Courtyard pending ABCC approval.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to grant approval to the Change of Manager application for Westwood Courtyard pending ABCC approval. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Public Hearing - Change in Ownership - Westwood Courtyard
Continue the hearing to December 17, 2018
N. Hyde moved to continue the hearing to December 17, 2018.
The minutes record the result as "Continued".
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to continue the hearing to December 17, 2018. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/17/2018 7:30 PM MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Public Hearing - Change in Manager - Not Your Average Joe's
Grant approval to the Change of Manager application for Not Your Average Joe's pending ABCC approval
J. Hickey moved to grant approval to the Change of Manager application for Not Your Average Joe's pending ABCC approval.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to grant approval to the Change of Manager application for Not Your Average Joe's pending ABCC approval. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Public Hearing - New Ownership - Smashburger - Alcohol License
Continue the Public Hearing for new ownership of Smashburger to the next Board Meeting on November 5, 2018 at 7:30PM
J. Hickey moved to continue the Public Hearing for new ownership of Smashburger to the next Board Meeting on November 5, 2018 at 7:30PM.
The minutes record the result as "Continued".
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to continue the Public Hearing for new ownership of Smashburger to the next Board Meeting on November 5, 2018 at 7:30PM. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/5/2018 7:30 PM MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Financial Update
Approve the petition as follows: In the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts Notice having been given and public hearing held, as provided by law, Hereby orders: the Cellco...
J. Hickey moved to approve the petition as follows: In the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts Notice having been given and public hearing held, as provided by law, Hereby orders: the Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless be hereby granted a location for and permission to install a small cell wireless antenna, and the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures on pole #31-22 and maintain such equipment to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said company may deem necessary, in the public way known as Washington Street - Route 1A (near 183 Washington Street), as requested in petition of said Company dated September 5, 2018 with the condition that all components of the wireless facility be painted and maintained in a color acceptable the Community and Economic Development Director and or the Town Planner.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the petition as follows: In the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts Notice having been given and public hearing held, as provided by law, Hereby orders: the Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless be hereby granted a location for and permission to install a small cell wireless antenna, and the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures on pole #31-22 and maintain such equipment to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said company may deem necessary, in the public way known as Washington Street - Route 1A (near 183 Washington Street), as requested in petition of said Company dated September 5, 2018 with the condition that all components of the wireless facility be painted and maintained in a color acceptable the Community and Economic Development Director and or the Town Planner. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Public Hearing - Hedgerow Lane Abandonment
A) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment of the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane; (b) to hear public comment, if any; (c) to submit into the record the August 10, 2018 Agreement, the...
J. Hickey moved a) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment of the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane; (b) to hear public comment, if any; (c) to submit into the record the August 10, 2018 Agreement, the October 15, 2018 Agreement, the Subdivision Approval and, by reference, the approved subdivision plans; and (d) to close the hearing and deliberate. 2. Upon completing deliberations, to make the following motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen: (a) Find that the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane is abandoned and unused for ordinary travel and that the common convenience and necessity no longer require this public way to be maintained in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for travel; (b) Declare that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep this public way in repair; (c) Direct Special Town Counsel to prepare and file a written declaration with the Town Clerk that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane in repair; (d) Execute the Agreement with Canton Street Realty Trust dated October 15, 2018, in the form provided to the Board by Counsel and signed by David Spiegel, as Trustee of Canton Street Realty Trust; (e) Cause to be released street addresses for nine lots within the Westwood Estates subdivision to be numbered and known as 25, 26, 29, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, and 42 Hedgerow Lane. 3. To vote in favor of the motion if the evidence and other information supports such a vote and sign the app
Yes: Hickey, WalshThe vote record lists Nancy Hyde as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved a) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment of the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane; (b) to hear public comment, if any; (c) to submit into the record the August 10, 2018 Agreement, the October 15, 2018 Agreement, the Subdivision Approval and, by reference, the approved subdivision plans; and (d) to close the hearing and deliberate. 2. Upon completing deliberations, to make the following motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen: (a) Find that the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane is abandoned and unused for ordinary travel and that the common convenience and necessity no longer require this public way to be maintained in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for travel; (b) Declare that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep this public way in repair; (c) Direct Special Town Counsel to prepare and file a written declaration with the Town Clerk that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane in repair; (d) Execute the Agreement with Canton Street Realty Trust dated October 15, 2018, in the form provided to the Board by Counsel and signed by David Spiegel, as Trustee of Canton Street Realty Trust; (e) Cause to be released street addresses for nine lots within the Westwood Estates subdivision to be numbered and known as 25, 26, 29, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, and 42 Hedgerow Lane. 3. To vote in favor of the motion if the evidence and other information supports such a vote and sign the appropriate agreement. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 2-0-1 (N. Hyde not present). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh ABSENT: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Appointments - Election Officers
Appoint Karen Poreda, 155 Willard Circle Jennifer Zoderman, 52 Clearwater Drive Joan Broderick, 68 Lyons Drive Joanne Peterson, 204 Oak Street As Election Officers for terms to expire...
J. Hickey moved to appoint Karen Poreda, 155 Willard Circle Jennifer Zoderman, 52 Clearwater Drive Joan Broderick, 68 Lyons Drive Joanne Peterson, 204 Oak Street As Election Officers for terms to expire on June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to appoint Karen Poreda, 155 Willard Circle Jennifer Zoderman, 52 Clearwater Drive Joan Broderick, 68 Lyons Drive Joanne Peterson, 204 Oak Street As Election Officers for terms to expire on June 30, 2019. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Formally Adopt FY19 Municipal Goals
Formally adopt the Town Administrator goals for the FY19 and ask that periodic updates on progress including additions and deletions be provided over the course of the year
J. Hickey moved to formally adopt the Town Administrator goals for the FY19 and ask that periodic updates on progress including additions and deletions be provided over the course of the year.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to formally adopt the Town Administrator goals for the FY19 and ask that periodic updates on progress including additions and deletions be provided over the course of the year. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
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