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September 13, 2021
10 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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Martha Jones Elementary School Safe Routes to School - lawn signs
Approve the request from Martha Jones Elementary School and allow the Department of Public Works to place the Safe Routes to School "Be Safe Be Seen" lawn signs on public property throughout the town
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the request from Martha Jones Elementary School and allow the Department of Public Works to place the Safe Routes to School "Be Safe Be Seen" lawn signs on public property throughout the town.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the request from Martha Jones Elementary School and allow the Department of Public Works to place the Safe Routes to School "Be Safe Be Seen" lawn signs on public property throughout the town. 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)
Purple Heart Proclamation
Sign the Purple Heart Community Proclamation and hereby recognize the town of Westwood as a Purple Heart Community
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board sign the Purple Heart Community Proclamation and hereby recognize the town of Westwood as a Purple Heart Community.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board sign the Purple Heart Community Proclamation and hereby recognize the town of Westwood as a Purple Heart Community. 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)
2021 Special Town Election - Vote to Submit Ballot Question to Town Clerk
Insert the following question on the 2021 Special Town Election Ballot, to be held on October 26, 2021. Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Westwood be allowed to exempt from the provisions of...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to insert the following question on the 2021 Special Town Election Ballot, to be held on October 26, 2021. Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Westwood be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing a new Paul R. Hanlon Elementary School, to be located at 790 Gay Street, in Westwood, Massachusetts, including costs of site work and all other costs incidental and related thereto?
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to insert the following question on the 2021 Special Town Election Ballot, to be held on October 26, 2021. Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Westwood be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing a new Paul R. Hanlon Elementary School, to be located at 790 Gay Street, in Westwood, Massachusetts, including costs of site work and all other costs incidental and related thereto? 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)
2021 Special Town Meeting- Discuss/Vote to Sign and Post Special Town Meeting Warrant
Sign and post the warrant for the October 18, 2021, Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the warrant for the October 18, 2021, Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the warrant for the October 18, 2021, Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website. 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)
2021 Special Town Election- Discuss/Vote to Sign and Post Special Town Election Warrant
Sign and post the warrant for the October 26, 2021, Special Town Election Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the warrant for the October 26, 2021, Special Town Election Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the warrant for the October 26, 2021, Special Town Election Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website. 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)
Street
Approve the submitted Regulatory Agreements covering two affordable housing units on Gay Street and High Street and to transmit signed agreements to the Department of Housing and Community...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the submitted Regulatory Agreements covering two affordable housing units on Gay Street and High Street and to transmit signed agreements to the Department of Housing and Community Development for further approval and recording.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the submitted Regulatory Agreements covering two affordable housing units on Gay Street and High Street and to transmit signed agreements to the Department of Housing and Community Development for further approval and recording. 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)
Regulatory Agreement- Two Affordable Housing Units- Washington Street
Approve the submitted Regulatory Agreement covering two affordable housing units at 250-256 Washington Street, and to transmit the signed agreement to the Department of Housing and Community...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the submitted Regulatory Agreement covering two affordable housing units at 250-256 Washington Street, and to transmit the signed agreement to the Department of Housing and Community Development for further approval and recording.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the submitted Regulatory Agreement covering two affordable housing units at 250-256 Washington Street, and to transmit the signed agreement to the Department of Housing and Community Development for further approval and recording. 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)
Approve the following actions: A. To delay the implementation of the traffic signal re-timing study on a trial basis as set forth in Condition 3 of the Planning Board Special Permit Decision dated...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the following actions: A. To delay the implementation of the traffic signal re-timing study on a trial basis as set forth in Condition 3 of the Planning Board Special Permit Decision dated April 10, 2018, for the Islington Village Redevelopment Project, until the residential and commercial space at 282-298 Washington Street reaches 75% occupancy. Any recommended changes shall be implemented within a reasonable time after the completion of the trial and no later than December 1, 2022. B. Notwithstanding the above, the following shall be completed by the Applicant as soon as possible but prior to any occupancy permits for the Mixed-Use Building in said Project: a) Provide and install five (5) inch non-louvered back plates with three (3) inch retroreflective yellow border on all ground mounted signal head housings (shown on the attached plan - housings E, F, G, H, K and L). b) Provide and install Manual on Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD) - 2009 Edition, standard R10-12 (30"x 36") sign on existing traffic signal post located at southwest corner of intersection. (R10-12 sign is sign saying Left Turn Yield on Green (with a green ball below the word Green)). c) Remove and reset existing R10-11b (No Turn on Red) sign from existing traffic signal post located at southwest corner of intersection to mast arm pole at same corner.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the following actions: A. To delay the implementation of the traffic signal re-timing study on a trial basis as set forth in Condition 3 of the Planning Board Special Permit Decision dated April 10, 2018, for the Islington Village Redevelopment Project, until the residential and commercial space at 282-298 Washington Street reaches 75% occupancy. Any recommended changes shall be implemented within a reasonable time after the completion of the trial and no later than December 1, 2022. B. Notwithstanding the above, the following shall be completed by the Applicant as soon as possible but prior to any occupancy permits for the Mixed-Use Building in said Project: a) Provide and install five (5) inch non-louvered back plates with three (3) inch retroreflective yellow border on all ground mounted signal head housings (shown on the attached plan - housings E, F, G, H, K and L). b) Provide and install Manual on Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD) - 2009 Edition, standard R10-12 (30"x 36") sign on existing traffic signal post located at southwest corner of intersection. (R10-12 sign is sign saying Left Turn Yield on Green (with a green ball below the word Green)). c) Remove and reset existing R10-11b (No Turn on Red) sign from existing traffic signal post located at southwest corner of intersection to mast arm pole at same corner. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Hickey)
Release of 2nd Quarter Capital
Approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $198,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $198,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $198,750 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 2nd Quarter Fire Radio upgrade and replacement $32,500 IS End User Technology $18,750 Housing WAHA Building Maintenance and Improvement $75,000 Total Municipal Capital $126,250 Additional Capital (Ambulance and Sewer) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus $37,500 Fire Rescue Equipment $10,000 Total Additional Capital $47,500 Additional Capital Improvements Pool Drainage and Refurbishment $25,000 Total Other Capital $25,000 FY22 Total Second Quarter Capital Request $198,750 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- August 30, 2021
Approve the August 30, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved to approve the August 30, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the August 30, 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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