MassVoter.com← Westwood Select BoardWestwood Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 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
Every vote, in order
Not Your Average Joe's Change in Manager
Approve the Change of Manager of Record at Not Your Average Joe's from Michelle O'Brien to Brian Franciosi, contingent upon the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval
M. Walsh moved to approve the Change of Manager of Record at Not Your Average Joe's from Michelle O'Brien to Brian Franciosi, contingent upon the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Change of Manager of Record at Not Your Average Joe's from Michelle O'Brien to Brian Franciosi, contingent upon the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval. 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)
Authorize Good Energy, L.P. to submit the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) on behalf of the Town
M. Walsh moved to authorize Good Energy, L.P. to submit the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to authorize Good Energy, L.P. to submit the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) on behalf of the Town. 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)
Tax Classification
Accept 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 1.70 for FY20
M. Walsh moved to accept 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 1.70 for FY20.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to accept 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 1.70 for FY20. 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)
Sidewalk Construction Easement 80 Wilson Way
Approve the temporary construction easement for the property owner of 80 Wilson Way to construct a sidewalk from its property extending approximately 21 feet onto town owned right of way...
M. Walsh moved to approve the temporary construction easement for the property owner of 80 Wilson Way to construct a sidewalk from its property extending approximately 21 feet onto town owned right of way connecting to the existing East Street sidewalk. The sidewalk construction is contingent upon the property owner securing the necessary curb cut and street opening permits from the town, and a $5,000 bond to complete the work.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the temporary construction easement for the property owner of 80 Wilson Way to construct a sidewalk from its property extending approximately 21 feet onto town owned right of way connecting to the existing East Street sidewalk. The sidewalk construction is contingent upon the property owner securing the necessary curb cut and street opening permits from the town, and a $5,000 bond to complete the work. 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)
Access Agreement 277-283 Washington Street
Approve the Access Agreement for 277-283 Washington Street and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board
M. Walsh moved to approve the Access Agreement for 277-283 Washington Street and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Access Agreement for 277-283 Washington Street and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of 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)
Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting and indicate its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January
M. Walsh moved to open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting and indicate its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting and indicate its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January. 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)
Comcast Cable Communications Close of Public Review Period
Close the Comcast Cable Communications public review period that was held from October 28, 2019 to November 18, 2019 as part of the Comcast Cable Communications License renewal process
M. Walsh moved to close the Comcast Cable Communications public review period that was held from October 28, 2019 to November 18, 2019 as part of the Comcast Cable Communications License renewal process.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to close the Comcast Cable Communications public review period that was held from October 28, 2019 to November 18, 2019 as part of the Comcast Cable Communications License renewal process. 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)
Dismiss Town Administrator Screening Committee
Dismiss the Town Administrator Screening Committee
M. Walsh moved to dismiss the Town Administrator Screening Committee.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to dismiss the Town Administrator Screening Committee. 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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