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March 29, 2021
6 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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Accept the request from the School Committee at the March 29, 2021 Select Board meeting, for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021, and a Special Town Election on Tuesday, October 26,...
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board vote to accept the request from the School Committee at the March 29, 2021 Select Board meeting, for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021, and a Special Town Election on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board vote to accept the request from the School Committee at the March 29, 2021 Select Board meeting, for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021, and a Special Town Election on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. 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)
Aid to the Elderly - Fiscal Year Report and Select Board Reserve Action
Approve the transfer of $55,000 from the Select Board's Reserve Account to supplement the donations collected for FY21 in the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Account
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $55,000 from the Select Board's Reserve Account to supplement the donations collected for FY21 in the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Account.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $55,000 from the Select Board's Reserve Account to supplement the donations collected for FY21 in the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Account. 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)
remove articles
Remove Budget-10 (Article to Establish a Special Purpose Fund), Miscellaneous Article 4, and Miscellaneous Article 5 from the 2021 Annual Town Meeting article list
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to remove Budget-10 (Article to Establish a Special Purpose Fund), Miscellaneous Article 4, and Miscellaneous Article 5 from the 2021 Annual Town Meeting article list.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to remove Budget-10 (Article to Establish a Special Purpose Fund), Miscellaneous Article 4, and Miscellaneous Article 5 from the 2021 Annual Town Meeting article list. 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)
Traffic Rules and Orders Amendment Review - Mill Brook Road stop signs
Vote to amend the November 23, 2020, adopted Traffic Rules and Orders, Schedule 03 Isolated Stop Signs decision to install two stop signs on Mill Brook Road, and to remove the two stop signs...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board vote to amend the November 23, 2020, adopted Traffic Rules and Orders, Schedule 03 Isolated Stop Signs decision to install two stop signs on Mill Brook Road, and to remove the two stop signs located on Mill Brook Road, southbound (bottom) and southbound (top).
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board vote to amend the November 23, 2020, adopted Traffic Rules and Orders, Schedule 03 Isolated Stop Signs decision to install two stop signs on Mill Brook Road, and to remove the two stop signs located on Mill Brook Road, southbound (bottom) and southbound (top). 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Accept the resignation of Frederick Steeves from the Audit Committee and post the open position on the town website
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board accept the resignation of Frederick Steeves from the Audit Committee and post the open position on the town website.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board accept the resignation of Frederick Steeves from the Audit Committee and post the open position on the town website. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. An appointment to the Conservation Commission was to be considered, but the proposed candidate was not present, therefore discussion could not be conducted. 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes- February 22, 2021 and March 8, 2021
Accept the March 8, 2021, Meeting Minutes as written
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board accept the March 8, 2021, Meeting Minutes as written.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board accept the March 8, 2021, 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)
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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