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June 4, 2020
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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for the Annual Town Meeting
Vote to accept the order of Norfolk Superior Court to amend the quorum for this Annual Town Meeting from 175 registered voters to a floor of 44 registered voters
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to vote to accept the order of Norfolk Superior Court to amend the quorum for this Annual Town Meeting from 175 registered voters to a floor of 44 registered voters.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to vote to accept the order of Norfolk Superior Court to amend the quorum for this Annual Town Meeting from 175 registered voters to a floor of 44 registered voters. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
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Vote to amend the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town meeting to only consider Articles 1 through 13, the financial articles. For the Select Board to defer or postpone action on Articles 14 through...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board vote to amend the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town meeting to only consider Articles 1 through 13, the financial articles. For the Select Board to defer or postpone action on Articles 14 through 22, or any remaining articles not identified in paragraph 2 of the Court Order (order attached), to a Fall Town Meeting, next Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting. Time, place and date to be determined by the Select Board in accordance with all applicable laws, bylaws and requirements of the Commonwealth and the Town of Westwood and after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, and after the lifting of the State of Emergency.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board vote to amend the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town meeting to only consider Articles 1 through 13, the financial articles. For the Select Board to defer or postpone action on Articles 14 through 22, or any remaining articles not identified in paragraph 2 of the Court Order (order attached), to a Fall Town Meeting, next Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting. Time, place and date to be determined by the Select Board in accordance with all applicable laws, bylaws and requirements of the Commonwealth and the Town of Westwood and after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, and after the lifting of the State of Emergency. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Discuss/Vote a Potential Postponement of Annual Town Meeting, date, time and location
Vote, as per the recommendation of the Town Moderator, Town Clerk and Town Administrator, to postpone the date for the Annual Town Meeting from June 8, 2020 to Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm,...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to vote, as per the recommendation of the Town Moderator, Town Clerk and Town Administrator, to postpone the date for the Annual Town Meeting from June 8, 2020 to Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm, with a rain date of Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm; and for the meeting to be held on Flahive Field, adhering to social distance and health safety guidelines.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to vote, as per the recommendation of the Town Moderator, Town Clerk and Town Administrator, to postpone the date for the Annual Town Meeting from June 8, 2020 to Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm, with a rain date of Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm; and for the meeting to be held on Flahive Field, adhering to social distance and health safety guidelines. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Discuss/Vote to sign and post the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Sign and post the warrant with the limited quorum floor of 44 registered voters, shall include the order of Judge Connors and the list of the 13 financial articles. The posting should be no later...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to sign and post the warrant with the limited quorum floor of 44 registered voters, shall include the order of Judge Connors and the list of the 13 financial articles. The posting should be no later than June 10, 2020 and for the posting to include but not limited to, posting on the town website, posting throughout town, digital displays and any other means considered reasonable by the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to sign and post the warrant with the limited quorum floor of 44 registered voters, shall include the order of Judge Connors and the list of the 13 financial articles. The posting should be no later than June 10, 2020 and for the posting to include but not limited to, posting on the town website, posting throughout town, digital displays and any other means considered reasonable by the Town Clerk. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Chiara Bistro, Alteration to Premises, Change to an Existing Alcohol License
Grant approval to Chiara Bistro for a temporary modification of the premises, subject to existing Alcohol license. Modification to include the additional temporary outdoor seating shown on the...
M. Walsh moved to grant approval to Chiara Bistro for a temporary modification of the premises, subject to existing Alcohol license. Modification to include the additional temporary outdoor seating shown on the attached plan, pending plan review and successful inspections by the Town's Public Safety Departments, and all filing fees in connection with this request be waived.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to grant approval to Chiara Bistro for a temporary modification of the premises, subject to existing Alcohol license. Modification to include the additional temporary outdoor seating shown on the attached plan, pending plan review and successful inspections by the Town's Public Safety Departments, and all filing fees in connection with this request be waived. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Victualler Only
Adopt a proactive procedure for the administrative approval of temporary outdoor seating areas at restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream parlors, for Common Victualler (CV) only License holders,...
M. Walsh moved to adopt a proactive procedure for the administrative approval of temporary outdoor seating areas at restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream parlors, for Common Victualler (CV) only License holders, pursuant to Governor Baker's Order No. 35. Said procedure would require the submission of detailed layout plans for sign- off by the Building Commissioner, Town Planner, Health Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Town Administrator and Select Board Clerk. All filing fees will be waived.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to adopt a proactive procedure for the administrative approval of temporary outdoor seating areas at restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream parlors, for Common Victualler (CV) only License holders, pursuant to Governor Baker's Order No. 35. Said procedure would require the submission of detailed layout plans for sign- off by the Building Commissioner, Town Planner, Health Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Town Administrator and Select Board Clerk. All filing fees will be waived. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Screening Committee
Approve the release of only the Executive Session meeting minutes from the August 14, 2019 Town Administrator Screening Committee meeting, Only the meeting minutes are to be released and not the...
M. Walsh moved to approve the release of only the Executive Session meeting minutes from the August 14, 2019 Town Administrator Screening Committee meeting, Only the meeting minutes are to be released and not the ancillary documents.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the release of only the Executive Session meeting minutes from the August 14, 2019 Town Administrator Screening Committee meeting, Only the meeting minutes are to be released and not the ancillary documents. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Mother's Morning Out (MMO) Lease Agreement Termination Request
Approve Mother's Morning Out (MMO) request for the termination of its lease effective June 15, 2020, after a walk-through at a mutually agreed upon time date and time. Also, to ensure that the...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve Mother's Morning Out (MMO) request for the termination of its lease effective June 15, 2020, after a walk-through at a mutually agreed upon time date and time. Also, to ensure that the premises are room swept clean and that Mother's Morning Out (MMO) is to vacate the Islington Community Center property and remove all belongings on or before the agreed upon date of the walk-through, or the lease shall remain in effect until August 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve Mother's Morning Out (MMO) request for the termination of its lease effective June 15, 2020, after a walk-through at a mutually agreed upon time date and time. Also, to ensure that the premises are room swept clean and that Mother's Morning Out (MMO) is to vacate the Islington Community Center property and remove all belongings on or before the agreed upon date of the walk-through, or the lease shall remain in effect until August 31, 2020. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (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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