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Westwood Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 15, 2020

4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh

Absent: John Hickey

Every vote, in order

Public Hearing- Eversource Conduit 266-278 Washington Street

Grant permission to NSTAR Electric, d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for a Grant of Location to install approximately 60 +/- feet of conduit, to provide new electric service to 266-278 Washington Street,...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

M. Walsh moved to grant permission to NSTAR Electric, d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for a Grant of Location to install approximately 60 +/- feet of conduit, to provide new electric service to 266-278 Washington Street, and for Eversource to obtain the necessary permits as required by the town. The Select Board held and duly posted tonight's Public Hearing including notices to abutters.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved to grant permission to NSTAR Electric, d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for a Grant of Location to install approximately 60 +/- feet of conduit, to provide new electric service to 266-278 Washington Street, and for Eversource to obtain the necessary permits as required by the town. The Select Board held and duly posted tonight's Public Hearing including notices to abutters. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, Michael Walsh ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)

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Public Hearing- Wegman's Change of Ownership

Grant approval of the change of ownership interest application for Wegmans Food Markets Inc., located at 169 University Avenue, pending Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) approval

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to grant approval of the change of ownership interest application for Wegmans Food Markets Inc., located at 169 University Avenue, pending Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) approval.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to grant approval of the change of ownership interest application for Wegmans Food Markets Inc., located at 169 University Avenue, pending Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) approval. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, Michael Walsh ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)

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Public Hearing- Chiara Alteration to Premises Outdoor Temporary Seating

Close and cancel the Chiara Bistro Public Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2020. Pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020 Order (Order No. 35), the Select Board granted approval to Chiara Bistro,...

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

M. Walsh moved to close and cancel the Chiara Bistro Public Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2020. Pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020 Order (Order No. 35), the Select Board granted approval to Chiara Bistro, for temporary modification of the premises to include outdoor seating, at its meeting on June 4, 2020.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved to close and cancel the Chiara Bistro Public Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2020. Pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020 Order (Order No. 35), the Select Board granted approval to Chiara Bistro, for temporary modification of the premises to include outdoor seating, at its meeting on June 4, 2020. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, Michael Walsh ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)

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Toast Office Temporary Outdoor Seating

Grant approval to the Toast Office for a temporary modification of the premises, subject to their existing Alcohol license. Modifications to include the additional temporary outdoor seating plan...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

M. Walsh moved to grant approval to the Toast Office for a temporary modification of the premises, subject to their existing Alcohol license. Modifications to include the additional temporary outdoor seating plan and sign installation; pending plan review and successful inspections by the Town's Public Safety Departments.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved to grant approval to the Toast Office for a temporary modification of the premises, subject to their existing Alcohol license. Modifications to include the additional temporary outdoor seating plan and sign installation; pending plan review and successful inspections by the Town's Public Safety Departments. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. N. Hyde, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, Michael Walsh ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)

Read it in the official minutes (PDF)

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