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May 13, 2019
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate and appoint J. Hickey as Third Member
M. Walsh moved to nominate and appoint J. Hickey as Third Member.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to nominate and appoint J. Hickey as Third Member. N. Hyde seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Public Hearing - Small Cell Antenna Petition - AT&T Wireless - 1 Dartmouth Street
Grant permission to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") permission to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments and appurtenances, including fiber optic...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board grant permission to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") permission to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments and appurtenances, including fiber optic cable(s), remote nodes and pole top antennas, to be attached to an existing utility pole, located upon, along and under the public ways, specifically at utility pole no. 1469/2S located on Dartmouth Street within the Town of Westwood and to install conduit or direct bury fiber cable(s) as indicated in the plans described in the order wherewith recorded and that the Select Board held and duly posted tonight's public hearing including notices to abutters.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board grant permission to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") permission to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments and appurtenances, including fiber optic cable(s), remote nodes and pole top antennas, to be attached to an existing utility pole, located upon, along and under the public ways, specifically at utility pole no. 1469/2S located on Dartmouth Street within the Town of Westwood and to install conduit or direct bury fiber cable(s) as indicated in the plans described in the order wherewith recorded and that the Select Board held and duly posted tonight's public hearing including notices to abutters. J. Hickey seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
One-Day Special License - Hale Reservation / Wedding
Approve a One Day Special Wine and Malt license for the Cooper Wedding event on June 22, 2019, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (including set-up and clean-up)
M. Walsh moved to approve a One Day Special Wine and Malt license for the Cooper Wedding event on June 22, 2019, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (including set-up and clean-up).
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve a One Day Special Wine and Malt license for the Cooper Wedding event on June 22, 2019, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (including set-up and clean-up). J. Hickey seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Recruitment Process
Approve the HR Director's request to issue an RFQ to executive search firms
M. Walsh moved to approve the HR Director's request to issue an RFQ to executive search firms.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the HR Director's request to issue an RFQ to executive search firms. J. Hickey seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Appoint/reappoint individuals to various boards/committees (see attached list for more details)
M. Walsh moved to appoint/reappoint individuals to various boards/committees (see attached list for more details).
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to appoint/reappoint individuals to various boards/committees (see attached list for more details). J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. In addition, the Open Space and Recreation will be disbanded. Islington Center Task Force and Long Range Financial Planning Committee will be discussed at a future Select Board Meeting. Board/Committee Handbook After the Board votes the appointment of the boards/committees, the members are given a copy of the "Appointment Handbook" which was created a few years ago. N. Hyde asked that a copy of the Board/Committee Handbook be sent to the Select Board in a word document. The Board should reply back with any recommended changes. Also, a letter from the Select Board should be drafted to accompany the Board/Committee Handbook. C. McCarthy stated that an email of the handbook is sent to each member upon reappointment and a hard copy is available at the Town Clerk. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Update from the Town Administrator
Approve a contract to retain Michael Jaillet as the Interim Town Administrator from July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019; either party can terminate with 30 days' notice or extend the agreement...
M. Walsh moved to approve a contract to retain Michael Jaillet as the Interim Town Administrator from July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019; either party can terminate with 30 days' notice or extend the agreement if both parties mutually agree.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve a contract to retain Michael Jaillet as the Interim Town Administrator from July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019; either party can terminate with 30 days' notice or extend the agreement if both parties mutually agree. J. Hickey seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey.” (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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