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November 23, 2020
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: John Hickey
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FY21 Tax Classification Hearing
Act upon the recommendation from the Board of Assessors in order to keep the equity among the property classes and vote to approve the tax classification factor of 1.70 for FY21. Also, for the...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to act upon the recommendation from the Board of Assessors in order to keep the equity among the property classes and vote to approve the tax classification factor of 1.70 for FY21. Also, for the Select Board to approve a classification factor for 1.70 for FY21 and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to electronically sign on their behalf the notification of their vote to be filed with the Department of Revenue.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to act upon the recommendation from the Board of Assessors in order to keep the equity among the property classes and vote to approve the tax classification factor of 1.70 for FY21. Also, for the Select Board to approve a classification factor for 1.70 for FY21 and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to electronically sign on their behalf the notification of their vote to be filed with the Department of Revenue. 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)
Traffic Rules and Orders Amendment
Approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs, and publish the amendment on the town website and in a newspaper of local circulation to the...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs, and publish the amendment on the town website and in a newspaper of local circulation to the general public.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs, and publish the amendment on the town website and in a newspaper of local circulation to the general public. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. N. Hyde, aye. Specific Locations listed below: Location of Stop Sign Intersecting Street Facing-Traffic Date Adopted Autumn Lane Winter Street Eastbound Nov. 23, 2020 Autumn Drive Winter Street Eastbound Nov. 23, 2020 Willard Circle St. Denis Drive Eastbound Nov. 23, 2020 Pond Plain Road Pond Street Northbound Nov. 23, 2020 Millbrook Road Greenhill Road Southbound (bottom) Nov. 23, 2020 Millbrook Road Greenhill Road Southbound (top) Nov. 23, 2020 Adams Street Canton Street Westbound Nov. 23, 2020 Lakeshore Drive Pond Street Southbound Nov. 23, 2020 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)
Appointments and Re-Appointments of Boards and Committees
Accept the resignation of James Galvin as Dedham Westwood Water Commissioner, effective December 15, 2020
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the resignation of James Galvin as Dedham Westwood Water Commissioner, effective December 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the resignation of James Galvin as Dedham Westwood Water Commissioner, effective December 15, 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $21,222.91 from Comcast, as well as $45,106.83 from Verizon totaling $66,329.74 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $21,222.91 from Comcast, as well as $45,106.83 from Verizon totaling $66,329.74 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $21,222.91 from Comcast, as well as $45,106.83 from Verizon totaling $66,329.74 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. 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)
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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