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April 29, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Norfolk Golf Club Public Hearing - Alteration to Premises
Grant approval of the Alteration of Premises application for Norfolk Golf Club, and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed on the Licensing Authority Certification...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval of the Alteration of Premises application for Norfolk Golf Club, and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed on the Licensing Authority Certification Form; pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and final review by public safety departments. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval of the Alteration of Premises application for Norfolk Golf Club, and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed on the Licensing Authority Certification Form; pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and final review by public safety departments. 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)
Hale Reservation - Special One-Day Alcohol License Application
Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Marcy Romani for Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (includes set-up and breakdown); pending all other required permits have been...
N. Hyde moved to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Marcy Romani for Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (includes set-up and breakdown); pending all other required permits have been obtained and inspections by public safety departments. Also, for the Board to authorize the electronic signature of the Clerk to be affixed to the Special One-Day License for Saturday, May 8, 2021. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Marcy Romani for Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (includes set-up and breakdown); pending all other required permits have been obtained and inspections by public safety departments. Also, for the Board to authorize the electronic signature of the Clerk to be affixed to the Special One-Day License for Saturday, May 8, 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)
Chiara - Application for Additional Temporary Outdoor Seating
Approve Chiara Bistro's request for an amendment to their June 2020 temporary outdoor seating approval, in order to allow eight (8) additional seats in the approved temporary seating area. Also,...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve Chiara Bistro's request for an amendment to their June 2020 temporary outdoor seating approval, in order to allow eight (8) additional seats in the approved temporary seating area. Also, to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed on the Temporary Outdoor Seating License Form. Approval is effective until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, pending inspections by Public Safety Departments and obtaining required gas permits for heaters. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve Chiara Bistro's request for an amendment to their June 2020 temporary outdoor seating approval, in order to allow eight (8) additional seats in the approved temporary seating area. Also, to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed on the Temporary Outdoor Seating License Form. Approval is effective until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, pending inspections by Public Safety Departments and obtaining required gas permits for heaters. 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)
Police Union Integrated Contract - Signing of Contract
Sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the Westwood Police Association, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO, Local 174. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the Westwood Police Association, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO, Local 174. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the Westwood Police Association, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO, Local 174. 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)
Firefighter Safety Equipment Award - Acceptance of Grant
Accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $15,000 as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved to accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $15,000 as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $15,000 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)
Town Administrator Contract
Sign a revised contract between the Town of Westwood and Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman for the terms of the contract to end November 24, 2022. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board sign a revised contract between the Town of Westwood and Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman for the terms of the contract to end November 24, 2022. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board sign a revised contract between the Town of Westwood and Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman for the terms of the contract to end November 24, 2022. 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)
Town Counsel Contract
Sign a revised contract between the Town of Westwood and Town Counsel, Patrick Ahearn, for the terms of the contract to end June 30, 2024. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign a revised contract between the Town of Westwood and Town Counsel, Patrick Ahearn, for the terms of the contract to end June 30, 2024. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign a revised contract between the Town of Westwood and Town Counsel, Patrick Ahearn, for the terms of the contract to end June 30, 2024. 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
Appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building Committee for a term to expire at the end of Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, or June 30, 2022, and that appointment will be Select...
J. Hickey moved to appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building Committee for a term to expire at the end of Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, or June 30, 2022, and that appointment will be Select Board Member Michael Walsh. M. Walsh,
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building Committee for a term to expire at the end of Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, or June 30, 2022, and that appointment will be Select Board Member Michael Walsh. M. Walsh, Seconded. Vote 2-0-1 N. Hyde, abstained. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Regular Meeting Minutes - March 29, 2021 and April 5, 2021
Approve the April 5, 2021, regular meeting minutes. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the April 5, 2021, regular meeting minutes. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the April 5, 2021, regular meeting minutes. 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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