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May 17, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
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Hale Reservation Special One-Day Alcohol License Request- Bat Mitzvah
Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Shelly Feldberg for Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., which includes set- up and breakdown, pending all other required permits have...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Shelly Feldberg for Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., which 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 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Shelly Feldberg for Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., which 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 29, 2021. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Hale Reservation Special One-Day Alcohol License Request - 35th Birthday
Amend the motion to correct the spelling. J. Hickey amended the motion and moved for the Select Board to grant a Special One Day Alcohol license to Wilson Charles for Sunday, May 30, 2021, from...
J. Hickey moved to amend the motion to correct the spelling. J. Hickey amended the motion and moved for the Select Board to grant a Special One Day Alcohol license to Wilson Charles for Sunday, May 30, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., which includes set-up and breakdown; and for the Board to authorize the electronic signature of the Clerk to be affixed to the Special One-Day License.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to amend the motion to correct the spelling. J. Hickey amended the motion and moved for the Select Board to grant a Special One Day Alcohol license to Wilson Charles for Sunday, May 30, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., which includes set-up and breakdown; and for the Board to authorize the electronic signature of the Clerk to be affixed to the Special One-Day License. R. Gotti Seconded the amended motion. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Cranston Avenue Street Acceptance- betterment document
Approve the granting of $31,000 towards the reconstruction of Cranston Avenue, with appropriate mechanisms put in place to split the cost between the town and property owners, as per the May 2021...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the granting of $31,000 towards the reconstruction of Cranston Avenue, with appropriate mechanisms put in place to split the cost between the town and property owners, as per the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the granting of $31,000 towards the reconstruction of Cranston Avenue, with appropriate mechanisms put in place to split the cost between the town and property owners, as per the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Appointments and Reappointments- Select Board Liaison Appointments
Nominate Michael Walsh to serve on the Aid to the Elderly Infirmed, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board, and the Norfolk County Selectmen's Association for terms to...
J. Hickey moved to nominate Michael Walsh to serve on the Aid to the Elderly Infirmed, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board, and the Norfolk County Selectmen's Association for terms to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to nominate Michael Walsh to serve on the Aid to the Elderly Infirmed, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board, and the Norfolk County Selectmen's Association for terms to expire on June 30, 2022. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Nominate Robert Gotti to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022
J. Hickey moved to nominate Robert Gotti to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to nominate Robert Gotti to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Nominate John Hickey to serve on the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee, Lien Process Board, and Local Emergency Planning Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022
R. Gotti moved to nominate John Hickey to serve on the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee, Lien Process Board, and Local Emergency Planning Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to nominate John Hickey to serve on the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee, Lien Process Board, and Local Emergency Planning Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. Select Board Liaison Appointments Member Board Term End Date John Hickey Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee Member 06/30/2022 John Hickey Lien Process Board Member 06/30/2022 John Hickey Local Emergency Planning Committee Member 06/30/2022 Michael Walsh Aid to the Elderly Infirm Member 06/30/2022 Michael Walsh Local Emergency Planning Committee Member 06/30/2022 Michael Walsh Norfolk County Advisory Board Member 06/30/2022 Michael Walsh Norfolk County Selectmen's Association Member 06/30/2022 Robert Gotti Local Emergency Planning Committee Member 06/30/2022 Robert Gotti Westwood Environmental Action Committee Ex Officio Member 06/30/2022 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
West Suburban Veterans' District- Board Representative Appointment
Appoint Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to serve as the town's Representative on the West Suburban Veterans' District Board
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to appoint Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to serve as the town's Representative on the West Suburban Veterans' District Board.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to appoint Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to serve as the town's Representative on the West Suburban Veterans' District Board. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $39,657.37 from Comcast, as well as $40,754.90 from Verizon totaling $80,412.27 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $39,657.37 from Comcast, as well as $40,754.90 from Verizon totaling $80,412.27 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $39,657.37 from Comcast, as well as $40,754.90 from Verizon totaling $80,412.27 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Regular Meeting Minutes- April 29, 2021 and May 6, 2021
Approve April 29, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve April 29, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written.
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Gotti
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve April 29, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written. M. Walsh Seconded. R. Gotti Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. J. Hickey, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, abstained. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Approve the May 6, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the May 6, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the May 6, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
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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