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Westwood Select Board
How the Westwood Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. After the April 2019 town election (John Hickey re-elected), on May 13, 2019 the board chose Nancy Hyde as Chair, Michael Walsh as Clerk and John Hickey as Third Member (each 3-0). Covers 33 meetings, May 13 to June 15, 2020.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Westwood ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
John HickeyThird Member · Select Board member (townwide) · at 31 of 33 meetings
Michael WalshClerk · Select Board member (townwide) · at 33 of 33 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Westwood Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021) from January 8, 2018 through March 30, 2026, 205 meetings, from the town’s iQM2 meeting portal, which holds the board’s minutes back to 2011 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). Not here: minutes before 2018; executive-session minutes; and every meeting after March 30, 2026. The portal lists meetings on April 14, May 11, May 22, June 1 and June 22, 2026 with an agenda but no minutes, and since July 2026 the town has posted Select Board agendas on its own website calendar without minutes, so no votes are shown yet for the board chosen in May 2026 (MassVoter will ask the town for those minutes). Westwood’s minutes are typed records made in the iQM2 system. Each vote lists the mover, the seconder and how each member voted by name (“AYES: … NAYS: …”), and we show each vote as recorded. Members the record lists as having stepped aside (recused) or as absent are not shown as voting. The board has three members. Robert Gotti resigned as Chair in February 2026; from February 11 to March 30, 2026 the two remaining members voted alone. At the April 28, 2026 town election Joseph Previtera was re-elected and Erin Sibley was elected to the last year of Mr. Gotti’s term. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 30Postpone the annual municipal Town Election scheduled for April…Motion: J. Hickey moved that the Select Board postpone the annual municipal…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Walsh
March 30, 2020: Postpone the annual municipal Town Election scheduled for April 28, 2020 to June 2, 2020. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with…
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board postpone the annual municipal Town Election scheduled for April 28, 2020 to June 2, 2020. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with the Town Clerk, to take any steps necessary to comply with the provisions of the Senate Bill No. 2608 including properly posting it on the municipal website and giving notice via press release, reverse 911 calls and any other steps necessary to insure that the residents of Westwood are made aware of this change.
Yes: Hickey, HydeAbstained: Walsh
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board postpone the annual municipal Town Election scheduled for April 28, 2020 to June 2, 2020. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with the Town Clerk, to take any steps necessary to comply with the provisions of the Senate Bill No. 2608 including properly posting it on the municipal website and giving notice via press release, reverse 911 calls and any other steps necessary to insure that the residents of Westwood are made aware of this change. N. Hyde Seconded. M. Walsh Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. M. Walsh abstained. Note: M. Walsh is a 2020 candidate for the Select Board therefore; Mr. Walsh recused himself from any discussion and vote pertaining to the 2020 Annual Town Election. M. Walsh rejoined the Select Board meeting at 8:00 pm. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Mar 16Amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston…Motion: J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article…Passed 2–1 · No: Walsh
March 16, 2020: Amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston Site" to read "Field Design and Construction" for an amount to remain the same at $750,000
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston Site" to read "Field Design and Construction" for an amount to remain the same at $750,000.
Yes: Hickey, HydeNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston Site" to read "Field Design and Construction" for an amount to remain the same at $750,000. N. Hyde Seconded. M. Walsh Opposed. Vote 2-1. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Mar 16Accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as…Motion: J. Hickey moved to accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation…Passed 2–1 · No: Walsh
March 16, 2020: Accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as amended this evening
J. Hickey moved to accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as amended this evening.
Yes: Hickey, HydeNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as amended this evening. N. Hyde Seconded. M. Walsh Opposed. Vote 2-1. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Feb 24Approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select…Motion: M. Walsh moved to approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Hyde
February 24, 2020: Approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select Board Chair or Sitting Chair to sign the Signature of Support for the Local Action Units Application, and permit the Green…
M. Walsh moved to approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select Board Chair or Sitting Chair to sign the Signature of Support for the Local Action Units Application, and permit the Green Company and MCO Housing Services to submit the application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for its final approval.
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the Local Action Unit Application, authorize the Select Board Chair or Sitting Chair to sign the Signature of Support for the Local Action Units Application, and permit the Green Company and MCO Housing Services to submit the application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for its final approval. J. Hickey Seconded. N. Hyde Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. At 7:45 p.m., N. Hyde returned to the meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Feb 24Accept the article language as writtenMotion: M. Walsh moved accept the article language as written.Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Hyde
February 24, 2020: Accept the article language as written
M. Walsh moved accept the article language as written.
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved accept the article language as written. J. Hickey Seconded. N. Hyde Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Oct 28Impose a three-day alcohol suspension for Not Your Average…Motion: M. Walsh moved to impose a three-day alcohol suspension for Not…Passed 2–1 · No: Hickey
October 28, 2019: 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…
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)
Sep 16Permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of…Motion: M. Walsh moved to permit Ameresco to proceed with the project…Passed 2–1 · No: Hickey
September 16, 2019: Permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of the Phase II solar program, for potential implementation of the proposed arrays at the Thurston Middle School, Council of Aging, Westwood...
M. Walsh moved to permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of the Phase II solar program, for potential implementation of the proposed arrays at the Thurston Middle School, Council of Aging, Westwood Police Station and the Shuttleworth Field area.
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of the Phase II solar program, for potential implementation of the proposed arrays at the Thurston Middle School, Council of Aging, Westwood Police Station and the Shuttleworth Field area. N. Hyde Seconded. J. Hickey Opposed. Vote 2-1. 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)
May 20Authorize the submission of the completed Economic Development Incentive…Motion: M. Walsh moved to authorize the submission of the completed Economic…Passed 2–1 · No: Hickey
May 20, 2019: Authorize the submission of the completed Economic Development Incentive Program - Local Incentive Only Application to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development for the Citizens Bank Tax...
M. Walsh moved to authorize the submission of the completed Economic Development Incentive Program - Local Incentive Only Application to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development for the Citizens Bank Tax Increment Financing Agreement, subject to review and approval of the final application by Special Town Counsel and by the Town Administrator. Further, Michael Jaillet is authorized to execute any documents required in connection with such application.
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to authorize the submission of the completed Economic Development Incentive Program - Local Incentive Only Application to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development for the Citizens Bank Tax Increment Financing Agreement, subject to review and approval of the final application by Special Town Counsel and by the Town Administrator. Further, Michael Jaillet is authorized to execute any documents required in connection with such application. N. Hyde Seconded. J. Hickey opposed. Vote 2-1 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)
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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