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January 11, 2021
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Canton Street Sidewalk Design- Preliminary Stage
Grant approval to the Department of Public Works and TEC (The Engineering Group) to proceed with virtual public meetings, in order to present the preliminary Canton Street sidewalk design to the...
N. Hyde moved to grant approval to the Department of Public Works and TEC (The Engineering Group) to proceed with virtual public meetings, in order to present the preliminary Canton Street sidewalk design to the members of our community.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to grant approval to the Department of Public Works and TEC (The Engineering Group) to proceed with virtual public meetings, in order to present the preliminary Canton Street sidewalk design to the members of our community. 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)
Debt Refinancing Authorization
That, in order to save interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under M.G.L. c. 44, Section 21A, to refund all or any portion of the remaining...
N. Hyde moved that, in order to save interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under M.G.L. c. 44, Section 21A, to refund all or any portion of the remaining principal of any redemption premium and interest on the Town's General Obligation Bonds dated June 15, 2009 and March 10, 2011 and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement; provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are approved by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that, in order to save interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under M.G.L. c. 44, Section 21A, to refund all or any portion of the remaining principal of any redemption premium and interest on the Town's General Obligation Bonds dated June 15, 2009 and March 10, 2011 and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement; provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are approved by the Select Board. 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)
Fire Department Emergency Management Performance Grants- Acceptance of Grants
Accept the Emergency Management Performance Grants totaling $9,200, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grants totaling $9,200, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grants totaling $9,200, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department. 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)
Close 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close the warrant, which includes the proposed articles from the meeting packet, for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft of these articles on the town's website
N. Hyde moved to close the warrant, which includes the proposed articles from the meeting packet, for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft of these articles on the town's website.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to close the warrant, which includes the proposed articles from the meeting packet, for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft of these articles on the town's website. 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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