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August 30, 2021
11 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request to Withdraw Application
Accept the withdrawal of the Change of Manager application and allow the Director of Sales Elizabeth Fagan to act as on-site contact to the town on all things alcohol related, until a Temporary...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the withdrawal of the Change of Manager application and allow the Director of Sales Elizabeth Fagan to act as on-site contact to the town on all things alcohol related, until a Temporary Task Force Manager is appointed with the following conditions: 1. Contact information and start date of the Temporary Task Force Manager must be provided to the Westwood Licensing Agent immediately upon appointment. 2. Application for the permanent General Manager must be submitted to the Westwood Licensing Agent no later than November 29, 2021.
Yes: Gotti, WalshThe vote record lists John Hickey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the withdrawal of the Change of Manager application and allow the Director of Sales Elizabeth Fagan to act as on-site contact to the town on all things alcohol related, until a Temporary Task Force Manager is appointed with the following conditions: 1. Contact information and start date of the Temporary Task Force Manager must be provided to the Westwood Licensing Agent immediately upon appointment. 2. Application for the permanent General Manager must be submitted to the Westwood Licensing Agent no later than November 29, 2021. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
Special License- St. Mark Cathedral - Greek Fest
Grant approval of the Special Beer and Wine license to St. Mark of Ephesus for Greek Fest 2021, valid from Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 8:00...
R. Gotti moved that the Board grant approval of the Special Beer and Wine license to St. Mark of Ephesus for Greek Fest 2021, valid from Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., time includes set-up and clean- up; and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the special license application. This approval is contingent on final inspections by the various town departments and public safety departments, as well as any possible future state mandated COVID-19 regulations on gathering sizes.
Yes: Gotti, WalshThe vote record lists John Hickey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Board grant approval of the Special Beer and Wine license to St. Mark of Ephesus for Greek Fest 2021, valid from Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., time includes set-up and clean- up; and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the special license application. This approval is contingent on final inspections by the various town departments and public safety departments, as well as any possible future state mandated COVID-19 regulations on gathering sizes. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
Special One Day License - Hale Reservation- Wedding Reception
Grant approval of the Special Beer and Wine License to Grace Steele for a wedding reception on September 25, 2021, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant approval of the Special Beer and Wine License to Grace Steele for a wedding reception on September 25, 2021, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., time includes set-up and clean-up; and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the special license application. This approval is contingent on final signoffs by the various town department and public safety departments, as well as any possible future state mandated COVID-19 regulations on gathering sizes.
Yes: Gotti, WalshThe vote record lists John Hickey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant approval of the Special Beer and Wine License to Grace Steele for a wedding reception on September 25, 2021, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., time includes set-up and clean-up; and to authorize electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the special license application. This approval is contingent on final signoffs by the various town department and public safety departments, as well as any possible future state mandated COVID-19 regulations on gathering sizes. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
Approve MWRA Sewer Debt
Approve MWRA Sewer Debt
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
From the minutes
“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)
Acceptance of Fire Department Grant - Assistance to Firefighters
Accept the FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) funding of $85,820.95 awarded to the Westwood Fire Department
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) funding of $85,820.95 awarded to the Westwood Fire Department.
Yes: Gotti, WalshThe vote record lists John Hickey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) funding of $85,820.95 awarded to the Westwood Fire Department. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
2021 Fall Town Meeting Discussion - vote to hold or cancel
Cancel the 2021 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted, in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board cancel the 2021 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted, in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board cancel the 2021 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted, in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. J. Hickey 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)
Special Town Meeting, October 18, 2021- Initial Warrant Article Discussion
Move forward with the Special Town Meeting, for the fall of 2021, with the sole warrant article being the Hanlon School Building Project debt exemption
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board move forward with the Special Town Meeting, for the fall of 2021, with the sole warrant article being the Hanlon School Building Project debt exemption.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board move forward with the Special Town Meeting, for the fall of 2021, with the sole warrant article being the Hanlon School Building Project debt exemption. 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)
Close 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Close the warrant for the 2021 Special Town Meeting
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board close the warrant for the 2021 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board close the warrant for the 2021 Special Town Meeting. 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 $45,097.39 from Comcast, as well as $57,347.46 from Verizon totaling $102,444.85 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $45,097.39 from Comcast, as well as $57,347.46 from Verizon totaling $102,444.85 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Yes: Gotti, WalshThe vote record lists John Hickey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $45,097.39 from Comcast, as well as $57,347.46 from Verizon totaling $102,444.85 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Eric Alden as a Member to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
R. Gotti moved to appoint Eric Alden as a Member to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
Yes: Gotti, WalshThe vote record lists John Hickey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to appoint Eric Alden as a Member to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSENT: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
Regular Meeting Minutes- August 9, 2021
Approve the August 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved to approve the August 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the August 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented. 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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