MassVoter.com← Westwood Select BoardWestwood Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2019
8 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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Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger- September 22, 2019
Approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, September 22, 2019 to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00pm and proceed on a 3 mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final...
M. Walsh moved to approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, September 22, 2019 to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00pm and proceed on a 3 mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from Police and Fire.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, September 22, 2019 to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00pm and proceed on a 3 mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from Police and Fire. 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)
FY19 Year End Transfer
FY19 Year End Transfer
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
From the minutes
“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)
Hale Reservation- Long Term Goals
Amend directing the Town Administrator to formulate members of the working group
N. Hyde moved to amend directing the Town Administrator to formulate members of the working group.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to amend directing the Town Administrator to formulate members of the working group. J. Hickey Seconded as amended. 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 Charter Language
Approve the finalized language for the Town Charter as proposed by House Counsel. And for the town to submit documentation of the meeting and vote, including the language that was approved and the...
M. Walsh moved to approve the finalized language for the Town Charter as proposed by House Counsel. And for the town to submit documentation of the meeting and vote, including the language that was approved and the date of the Select Board meeting; and should be signed and attested to by the Town Clerk with the raised seal.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the finalized language for the Town Charter as proposed by House Counsel. And for the town to submit documentation of the meeting and vote, including the language that was approved and the date of the Select Board meeting; and should be signed and attested to by the Town Clerk with the raised seal. 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 Contract
Vote and approve the contract with Westwood Media Center as presented
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to vote and approve the contract with Westwood Media Center as presented.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to vote and approve the contract with Westwood Media Center as presented. 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)
Accept Gifts for Annual Tree Lighting/Westwood Weekend Stroll
Establish a gift account for all proceeds to help defray the costs for the Westwood Weekend Stroll, occurring on the weekend of December 6, 2019 and concluding with the Westwood tree lighting...
M. Walsh moved to establish a gift account for all proceeds to help defray the costs for the Westwood Weekend Stroll, occurring on the weekend of December 6, 2019 and concluding with the Westwood tree lighting ceremony on December 8, 2019.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to establish a gift account for all proceeds to help defray the costs for the Westwood Weekend Stroll, occurring on the weekend of December 6, 2019 and concluding with the Westwood tree lighting ceremony on December 8, 2019. 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)
Good Energy Services Agreement- Community Electricity Aggregation
Authorize the Town Administrator to appoint an advisory group which will provide input into the development of the Community Electricity Aggregation plan and organize a community hearing once the...
M. Walsh moved to authorize the Town Administrator to appoint an advisory group which will provide input into the development of the Community Electricity Aggregation plan and organize a community hearing once the plan has been developed.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to authorize the Town Administrator to appoint an advisory group which will provide input into the development of the Community Electricity Aggregation plan and organize a community hearing once the plan has been developed. 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)
Appointment/Reappointment Process
Appoint M. Cairo to be an Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire on June 30, 2022
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint M. Cairo to be an Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint M. Cairo to be an Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. 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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