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June 23, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde
Absent: Michael Walsh
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate John Hickey to serve as the Chair for the upcoming term
N. Hyde moved to nominate John Hickey to serve as the Chair for the upcoming term.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to nominate John Hickey to serve as the Chair for the upcoming term. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Nominate Nancy Hyde to serve as the Clerk for the upcoming term
J. Hickey moved to nominate Nancy Hyde to serve as the Clerk for the upcoming term.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to nominate Nancy Hyde to serve as the Clerk for the upcoming term. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. Chair, J. Hickey shared the Board's appreciation for Outgoing Chair N. Hyde for all of her hard work and leadership over the past year. Many important things were accomplished in the Town during that time. A few highlights of Chair Hyde's term: N. Hyde helped coordinate the hiring of the first new Town Administrator in over 32 years, and elevated P. Dukeman to Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director. N. Hyde was instrumental in securing matching funds for the Aid to the Elderly, providing 49 recipients with $1,800 towards their real estate tax bills. Westwood's first Housing Production Plan was approved in December 2019. N. Hyde was an integral member of the School Building Steering Committee and the Sustainability Committee. She helped launch the inaugural Westwood Weekend Stroll, a weekend event that featured singalongs and church fairs for the community to enjoy. Finally, N. Hyde helped navigate the town through the COVID-19 pandemic, with a State of Emergency declaration, remote meetings and the first Annual Town Meeting held outdoors due to social distance and health guidelines. N. Hyde stated the Select Board came together during the last year as a team, to get significant work done during difficult times. She thanked the Board for their kind words. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Memorandum of Agreement- SEIU Union for FY20 and FY21
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a two-year contract extension with the SEIU Local 888, contingent upon SEIU approval and signing of MOA
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a two-year contract extension with the SEIU Local 888, contingent upon SEIU approval and signing of MOA.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a two-year contract extension with the SEIU Local 888, contingent upon SEIU approval and signing of MOA. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Integrated Contract- SEIU Union for FY17 to FY19
Approve and sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the SEIU Local 888 for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, contingent upon approval and execution of the same by...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the SEIU Local 888 for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, contingent upon approval and execution of the same by SEIU Local 888.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the SEIU Local 888 for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, contingent upon approval and execution of the same by SEIU Local 888. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Memorandum of Agreement- Fire Union for FY21
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract extension with the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association, Local 1994, IAFF
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract extension with the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association, Local 1994, IAFF.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract extension with the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association, Local 1994, IAFF. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Westwood Day 2020
Cancel Westwood Day 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as per the recommendation of the Town Administrator and Interim Recreation Director
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to cancel Westwood Day 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as per the recommendation of the Town Administrator and Interim Recreation Director.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to cancel Westwood Day 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as per the recommendation of the Town Administrator and Interim Recreation Director. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Appointments-Re appointments of Boards and Committees
Amend to include re-appointing J. Lally to the Zoning Board of Appeals
N. Hyde moved to amend to include re-appointing J. Lally to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to amend to include re-appointing J. Lally to the Zoning Board of Appeals. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. Boards and Committees appointment list is included as an attachment to these minutes. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Discuss Creation of Human Rights Task Force
Authorize Christopher Coleman, Town Administrator, to proceed with establishing a Human Rights Task Force. Members of the Select Board will provide recommendations and suggestions for membership...
N. Hyde moved to authorize Christopher Coleman, Town Administrator, to proceed with establishing a Human Rights Task Force. Members of the Select Board will provide recommendations and suggestions for membership of the Task Force.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to authorize Christopher Coleman, Town Administrator, to proceed with establishing a Human Rights Task Force. Members of the Select Board will provide recommendations and suggestions for membership of the Task Force. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Regular Meeting Minutes- May 15, 2020; May 21, 2020; May 26, 2020
Approve the meeting minutes from May 26, 2020
N. Hyde moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 26, 2020.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 26, 2020. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, 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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