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June 7, 2021
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
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Vote to Rescind Declaration of Emergency
Rescind the March 23, 2020, Town of Westwood Declaration of Emergency, effective June 15, 2021; this action is pursuant to the May 29, 2021, order by Governor Baker for the Commonwealth's State of...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to rescind the March 23, 2020, Town of Westwood Declaration of Emergency, effective June 15, 2021; this action is pursuant to the May 29, 2021, order by Governor Baker for the Commonwealth's State of Emergency to be lifted effective June 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to rescind the March 23, 2020, Town of Westwood Declaration of Emergency, effective June 15, 2021; this action is pursuant to the May 29, 2021, order by Governor Baker for the Commonwealth's State of Emergency to be lifted effective June 15, 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)
School Committee Request to Submit Sheehan School Statement of Interest to the MSBA
Accept the resolution as read, and for the Sheehan School Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to accept the resolution as read, and for the Sheehan School Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to accept the resolution as read, and for the Sheehan School Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). 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)
Hanlon Elementary School Building Project- Project Scope and Budget Agreement
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Project Scope and Budget Agreement documents for the Hanlon Elementary School Building Project and for the documents be submitted...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Project Scope and Budget Agreement documents for the Hanlon Elementary School Building Project and for the documents be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA); or in the alternative for the entire Select Board vote to sign the documents.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Project Scope and Budget Agreement documents for the Hanlon Elementary School Building Project and for the documents be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA); or in the alternative for the entire Select Board vote to sign the documents. 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)
Release of 1st Quarter FY22 Capital Funds
Approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $2,755,400 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $2,755,400 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $2,755,400 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. Project 1st Quarter DPW One ton dump truck with plow $75,000 Municipal Facility Maintenance $100,000 Energy Efficiency $50,000 Carby Municipal Building - Flooring/Maintenance $40,000 Building Management Controls System $50,000 Fire Replace 2 Engines - Lease payment 5 of 5 $226,400 IS End User Technology $18,750 Library Automated Materials Handler Upgrade $32,000 Patron/Staff End User Technology $12,500 Housing WAHA Building Maintenance and Improvement $25,000 Police Safety Equipment $55,000 Replacement of Vehicles $194,750 Radio Infrastructure $76,500 Total Municipal Capital $955,900 School HVAC $217,000 Facilities Improvements $300,000 Vehicles $50,000 Total School Capital $567,000 Additional Capital (Ambulance and Sewer) Ambulance $387,500 Stormwater Compliance $70,000 Total Additional Capital $457,500 Additional Capital Improvements Turf Field Replacement $750,000 Pool Drainage and Refurbishment $25,000 Total Other Capital $775,000 FY22 Total First Quarter Capital Request $2,755,400 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)
Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator
Approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows Christopher Coleman to appoint Pam Dukeman or Patrick Ahearn as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows Christopher Coleman to appoint Pam Dukeman or Patrick Ahearn as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the fiscal year 2022, and to give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows Christopher Coleman to appoint Pam Dukeman or Patrick Ahearn as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the fiscal year 2022, and to give notice to the Town Clerk and 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $60,000 from the Town Cable Account to Westwood Media Center, for the work to be completed at Wentworth Hall
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $60,000 from the Town Cable Account to Westwood Media Center, for the work to be completed at Wentworth Hall.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $60,000 from the Town Cable Account to Westwood Media Center, for the work to be completed at Wentworth Hall. 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- May 17, 2021
Approve the regular meeting minutes from May 17, 2021, as written
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the regular meeting minutes from May 17, 2021, as written.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the regular meeting minutes from May 17, 2021, 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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