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October 28, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Public Hearing Not Your Average Joe's Alcohol Compliance Violation
Impose a three-day alcohol suspension for Not Your Average Joe's; with one day to be served and two days to be held in abeyance pending any further infractions within the year from the date of the...
M. Walsh moved to impose a three-day alcohol suspension for Not Your Average Joe's; with one day to be served and two days to be held in abeyance pending any further infractions within the year from the date of the violation. Should there be any infractions in that time frame, the aforementioned suspensions will occur immediately on the next closest Friday and Saturday to the infraction. The one-day alcohol suspension will be served on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to impose a three-day alcohol suspension for Not Your Average Joe's; with one day to be served and two days to be held in abeyance pending any further infractions within the year from the date of the violation. Should there be any infractions in that time frame, the aforementioned suspensions will occur immediately on the next closest Friday and Saturday to the infraction. The one-day alcohol suspension will be served on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. N. Hyde seconded. J. Hickey opposed. Vote 2-1. P. D'Amelio inquired if NYAJ would be allowed to close for training on the date of suspension. The Board indicated that it could. Per the Board, the restaurant is allowed to serve its suspension by remaining open but not allowed to serve alcohol or the restaurant can close for training. Not Your Average Joe's is recommended to contact the Westwood Police Chief, Jeffrey Silva, to schedule a meeting with the Westwood Police Chief or a member of the Westwood Police Department prior to the date of suspension to review the Police Department's expectations and as to who will be confirming the compliance. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde NAYS: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)
Comcast Cable Communications Ascertainment License Renewal
Approve the request from Westwood Media Center for the renegotiation of up to 5% of Comcast gross annual revenue to be provided for PEG programming as part of the Board's license renewal of...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the request from Westwood Media Center for the renegotiation of up to 5% of Comcast gross annual revenue to be provided for PEG programming as part of the Board's license renewal of Comcast Cable Communications. Also, for the Select Board to keep the Public Ascertainment Hearing open for the Comcast Communications License Renewal until the next Select Board meeting on November 18, 2019 for residents to submit written or verbal testimony.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the request from Westwood Media Center for the renegotiation of up to 5% of Comcast gross annual revenue to be provided for PEG programming as part of the Board's license renewal of Comcast Cable Communications. Also, for the Select Board to keep the Public Ascertainment Hearing open for the Comcast Communications License Renewal until the next Select Board meeting on November 18, 2019 for residents to submit written or verbal testimony. 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)
School Zone Sheehan School
Add a school zone to the Route 109 crosswalk area adjacent to the Sheehan School and for the installation of proper signage designating the area a school zone with a flashing yellow light
M. Walsh moved to add a school zone to the Route 109 crosswalk area adjacent to the Sheehan School and for the installation of proper signage designating the area a school zone with a flashing yellow light.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to add a school zone to the Route 109 crosswalk area adjacent to the Sheehan School and for the installation of proper signage designating the area a school zone with a flashing yellow light. 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)
Community Electricity Aggregation Plan Public Review Period
Open the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan two-week review period from October 29, 2019 to November 12, 2019. The two-week period is for residents to submit written comments concerning the...
M. Walsh moved to open the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan two-week review period from October 29, 2019 to November 12, 2019. The two-week period is for residents to submit written comments concerning the aggregation plan. Oral comments will be received at a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting to be held on November 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to open the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan two-week review period from October 29, 2019 to November 12, 2019. The two-week period is for residents to submit written comments concerning the aggregation plan. Oral comments will be received at a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting to be held on November 18, 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)
Pan Mass Challenge 2020 Kids Ride
Approve the 13th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 7:00am to 12:00pm at the Martha Jones School with refreshments, contingent upon approval from the Board...
M. Walsh moved to approve the 13th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 7:00am to 12:00pm at the Martha Jones School with refreshments, contingent upon approval from the Board of Health, Building and Police Departments.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the 13th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 7:00am to 12:00pm at the Martha Jones School with refreshments, contingent upon approval from the Board of Health, Building and Police Departments. 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)
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Election Ballot
Chair to complete and submit the 2019 Metropolitan Planning Organization Ballot; and to authorize Steve Olanoff to vote for the Town and to vote in support of the Town of Ashland if there is a runoff
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board Chair to complete and submit the 2019 Metropolitan Planning Organization Ballot; and to authorize Steve Olanoff to vote for the Town and to vote in support of the Town of Ashland if there is a runoff.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board Chair to complete and submit the 2019 Metropolitan Planning Organization Ballot; and to authorize Steve Olanoff to vote for the Town and to vote in support of the Town of Ashland if there is a runoff. 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)
Pierce Atwood LLP. /Dan Bailey Terms of Engagement
Approve the Terms of Engagement for Pierce Atwood LLP., and Special Counsel Dan Bailey as presented in a letter to Westwood's Town Administrator dated October 22, 2019, included as an attachment...
M. Walsh moved to approve the Terms of Engagement for Pierce Atwood LLP., and Special Counsel Dan Bailey as presented in a letter to Westwood's Town Administrator dated October 22, 2019, included as an attachment and the terms are subject to annual review by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Terms of Engagement for Pierce Atwood LLP., and Special Counsel Dan Bailey as presented in a letter to Westwood's Town Administrator dated October 22, 2019, included as an attachment and the terms are subject to annual review by the Select Board. 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)
Pierce Atwood LLP./ Conflict of Interest Waiver
Accept the conflict of interest waiver for Dan Bailey, Pierce Atwood LLP., and any individual that will act under his designation as Special Counsel in relation to the proposed project with Beth...
M. Walsh moved to accept the conflict of interest waiver for Dan Bailey, Pierce Atwood LLP., and any individual that will act under his designation as Special Counsel in relation to the proposed project with Beth Israel Deaconess on Wilson Way, Westwood.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to accept the conflict of interest waiver for Dan Bailey, Pierce Atwood LLP., and any individual that will act under his designation as Special Counsel in relation to the proposed project with Beth Israel Deaconess on Wilson Way, Westwood. 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)
Interim Town Administrator Contract Extension
Approve the contract extension for the Interim Town Administrator, Michael Jaillet, from November 15, 2019 to December 6, 2016
M. Walsh moved to approve the contract extension for the Interim Town Administrator, Michael Jaillet, from November 15, 2019 to December 6, 2016.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the contract extension for the Interim Town Administrator, Michael Jaillet, from November 15, 2019 to December 6, 2016. 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)
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