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Westwood Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 8, 2020

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Sassy Boutique Temporary Use of Outdoor Space, September 11th and 12th

Grant approval of Sassy Boutique's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold an outdoor sale on September 13, 2020 and September 14, 2020, each day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval of Sassy Boutique's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold an outdoor sale on September 13, 2020 and September 14, 2020, each day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval of Sassy Boutique's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold an outdoor sale on September 13, 2020 and September 14, 2020, each day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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)

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Lifetime Fitness Temporary Use of Outdoor Space for Exercise Classes

Grant approval of Lifetime's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold outdoor exercise classes between the hours of 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM through the end of October 2020, contingent upon...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval of Lifetime's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold outdoor exercise classes between the hours of 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM through the end of October 2020, contingent upon public safety department review and approval.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval of Lifetime's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold outdoor exercise classes between the hours of 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM through the end of October 2020, contingent upon public safety department review and approval. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey 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)

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Green Communities 2020 Grant

Accept the 2020 Green Communities Grant of $100,000 for a new unit ventilator classroom heating and ventilation system at the Thurston Middle School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to accept the 2020 Green Communities Grant of $100,000 for a new unit ventilator classroom heating and ventilation system at the Thurston Middle School.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to accept the 2020 Green Communities Grant of $100,000 for a new unit ventilator classroom heating and ventilation system at the Thurston Middle School. 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)

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Authorize the Town Administrator to approve expenditures from the Cell Tower funds account (Special Revenue Account) until the account is depleted

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator to approve expenditures from the Cell Tower funds account (Special Revenue Account) until the account is depleted.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator to approve expenditures from the Cell Tower funds account (Special Revenue Account) until the account is depleted. 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)

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2020 Fall Town Meeting Discussion

Vote to cancel the 2020 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town...

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved for the Select Board vote to cancel the 2020 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board vote to cancel the 2020 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. 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)

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Regular Meeting Minutes- August 3, 2020

Approve the August 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes, as written

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the August 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes, as written.

From the minutes

“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the August 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes, as written. 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)

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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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