MassVoter.com← Westwood Select BoardWestwood Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 26, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Public Hearing - Tax Classification - Continued from 11/5/18
Approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors in order to keep equity among the property classes and vote to approve the tax classification factor of 1.68 for FY19
J. Hickey moved to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors in order to keep equity among the property classes and vote to approve the tax classification factor of 1.68 for FY19.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors in order to keep equity among the property classes and vote to approve the tax classification factor of 1.68 for FY19. 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)
Alcohol Rules & Regulations
Approve the suggested revisions to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations
J. Hickey moved to approve the suggested revisions to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the suggested revisions to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations. 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)
Appointment
For the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Housing Authority to nominate and second and vote by roll call vote to appoint Lou Rizoli to serve as an interim member of the Housing Authority...
J. Hickey moved for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Housing Authority to nominate and second and vote by roll call vote to appoint Lou Rizoli to serve as an interim member of the Housing Authority through May 6, 2019.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Housing Authority to nominate and second and vote by roll call vote to appoint Lou Rizoli to serve as an interim member of the Housing Authority through May 6, 2019. N. Hyde Seconded. E. Franco, aye. C. Previtera, aye. J. Cummings, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde aye. M. Walsh, aye. Unanimous Vote: 6-0. 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)
Community Electricity Aggregation
Authorize the Town Administrator and designees to put forward a warrant article at Town Meeting adopting the Community Electricity Aggregation Program
J. Hickey moved for the Board to authorize the Town Administrator and designees to put forward a warrant article at Town Meeting adopting the Community Electricity Aggregation Program.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Board to authorize the Town Administrator and designees to put forward a warrant article at Town Meeting adopting the Community Electricity Aggregation Program. 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)
Lease Renewal- Mother's Morning Out
Extend the Mother's Morning Out (MMO) Nursery School lease for another year, to expire on August 31, 2020, at the annual rate of $84,000, payable in $7,000 monthly increments
J. Hickey moved to extend the Mother's Morning Out (MMO) Nursery School lease for another year, to expire on August 31, 2020, at the annual rate of $84,000, payable in $7,000 monthly increments.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to extend the Mother's Morning Out (MMO) Nursery School lease for another year, to expire on August 31, 2020, at the annual rate of $84,000, payable in $7,000 monthly increments. 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)
Open Warrant for Annual Town Meeting
Open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and indicated it plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January
J. Hickey moved to open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and indicated it plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and indicated it plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January. 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)
Transfer of Islington Parking Lot
In accordance with the Land Disposition Agreement between the Town and Petruzziello Properties, LLC, dated June 11, 2018, that the Board (1) approve and execute a deed conveying 277-283 Washington...
J. Hickey moved that in accordance with the Land Disposition Agreement between the Town and Petruzziello Properties, LLC, dated June 11, 2018, that the Board (1) approve and execute a deed conveying 277-283 Washington Street to Petruzziello Properties, LLC, and (2) direct Attorney Bailey to hold the deed in escrow to be delivered at the Phase 1 Closing, as described in the Land Disposition Agreement.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that in accordance with the Land Disposition Agreement between the Town and Petruzziello Properties, LLC, dated June 11, 2018, that the Board (1) approve and execute a deed conveying 277-283 Washington Street to Petruzziello Properties, LLC, and (2) direct Attorney Bailey to hold the deed in escrow to be delivered at the Phase 1 Closing, as described in the Land Disposition Agreement. 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)
Long Range Financial Planning Committee & Charles Pare- Conservation Commission
Appoint Phil Shapiro as an alternate to the Chair of the Board of Assessors on the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2019
J. Hickey moved to appoint Phil Shapiro as an alternate to the Chair of the Board of Assessors on the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to appoint Phil Shapiro as an alternate to the Chair of the Board of Assessors on the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term 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)
New Appointments - Screening Committee for Legal Services
Appoint the following individuals to the Screening Committee for Legal Services: Michael Jaillet, Town Administrator Pam Dukeman, Finance Director Jeff Silva, Police Chief Nora Loughnane,...
N. Hyde moved to appoint the following individuals to the Screening Committee for Legal Services: Michael Jaillet, Town Administrator Pam Dukeman, Finance Director Jeff Silva, Police Chief Nora Loughnane, Community and Economic Development Director Lou Rizoli, Local Attorney Dan Bailey, Local Attorney John Hickey, Selectmen
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to appoint the following individuals to the Screening Committee for Legal Services: Michael Jaillet, Town Administrator Pam Dukeman, Finance Director Jeff Silva, Police Chief Nora Loughnane, Community and Economic Development Director Lou Rizoli, Local Attorney Dan Bailey, Local Attorney John Hickey, Selectmen J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 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)
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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