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August 3, 2020
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Local 1445
Approve signing a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract extension with the DPW Union, United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445; and this approval allows for an electronic...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve signing a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract extension with the DPW Union, United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445; and this approval allows for an electronic signature or an in person wet signature, either will be allowed.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve signing a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract extension with the DPW Union, United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445; and this approval allows for an electronic signature or an in person wet signature, either will be allowed. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. P. Ahearn rejoined the Select Board meeting at 5:10 pm. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Approve the transfer of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the Affordable Housing Account to the Westwood Affordable Housing Associates, Inc. for the purchase and related expenses of...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the Affordable Housing Account to the Westwood Affordable Housing Associates, Inc. for the purchase and related expenses of one or more residential properties in Westwood. Such properties shall be improved, marketed and leased in a manner that allows for Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) approval of said properties as affordable housing units qualified for listing on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI).
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the Affordable Housing Account to the Westwood Affordable Housing Associates, Inc. for the purchase and related expenses of one or more residential properties in Westwood. Such properties shall be improved, marketed and leased in a manner that allows for Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) approval of said properties as affordable housing units qualified for listing on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Vote to Sign and Post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant
Sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout Town and online on the town website
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout Town and online on the town website.
Yes: Hickey, HydeAbstained: Walsh
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout Town and online on the town website. J. Hickey Seconded. M. Walsh Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. M. Walsh, abstain. NOTE: M. Walsh is a candidate for Norfolk County Register of Probate, September 1, 2020 Election, M. Walsh retracted his initial vote, and abstained from the reconsidered motion. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Appointments-Reappointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Bob Folsom to the Council on Aging Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2023
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board appoint Bob Folsom to the Council on Aging Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board appoint Bob Folsom to the Council on Aging Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
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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