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October 12, 2021
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
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Veteran's Day- November 11, 2021
Continue this hearing until the next scheduled meeting date of November 15, 2021, for the Public Hearing regarding Eversource Gas, Grant of Location, Dartmouth Street vent posts
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board continue this hearing until the next scheduled meeting date of November 15, 2021, for the Public Hearing regarding Eversource Gas, Grant of Location, Dartmouth Street vent posts.
The minutes record the result as "Continued".
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board continue this hearing until the next scheduled meeting date of November 15, 2021, for the Public Hearing regarding Eversource Gas, Grant of Location, Dartmouth Street vent posts. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/15/2021 6:00 PM MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Regional Energy Planning Assistance (REPA) Grant - acceptance of grant
Accept the Regional Energy Assistance (REPA) Grant of $3,000
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept the Regional Energy Assistance (REPA) Grant of $3,000.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept the Regional Energy Assistance (REPA) Grant of $3,000. 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)
Forbes Road Traffic Study- Scope of Work
Approve a transfer of $25,000 from the Select Board's reserve account to pay for the cost of the Forbes Road traffic study
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $25,000 from the Select Board's reserve account to pay for the cost of the Forbes Road traffic study.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $25,000 from the Select Board's reserve account to pay for the cost of the Forbes Road traffic study. 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 Amendment - Homes@45, Abbey Road
For that the Select Board sign the amended Regulatory Agreement for the Homes@45 two affordable housing units, to increase the maximum sales price of the units from $272,700 to $296,800, subject...
J. Hickey moved for that the Select Board sign the amended Regulatory Agreement for the Homes@45 two affordable housing units, to increase the maximum sales price of the units from $272,700 to $296,800, subject to a $10,000 donation to WAHA from the Green Company.
Yes: Gotti, HickeyNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for that the Select Board sign the amended Regulatory Agreement for the Homes@45 two affordable housing units, to increase the maximum sales price of the units from $272,700 to $296,800, subject to a $10,000 donation to WAHA from the Green Company. R. Gotti Seconded. Vote 2-1. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, no. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Robert Gotti NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Federal Census Re-Precincts and New Boundary Lines
Approve the new precinct boundaries plan and submit a certified signed letter of the vote to the Local Election Districts Review (LEDR) by October 30, 2021
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the new precinct boundaries plan and submit a certified signed letter of the vote to the Local Election Districts Review (LEDR) by October 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the new precinct boundaries plan and submit a certified signed letter of the vote to the Local Election Districts Review (LEDR) by October 30, 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)
Westwood Fire Department - Resident Donation Acceptance
Accept a resident's donation of a pellet grill/smoker to the Westwood Fire Department
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept a resident's donation of a pellet grill/smoker to the Westwood Fire Department.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept a resident's donation of a pellet grill/smoker to the Westwood Fire Department. 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)
Sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract, for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the Westwood Police Superiors Association
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract, for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the Westwood Police Superiors Association.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract, for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the Westwood Police Superiors Association. 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)
Pierce Atwood, LLP., Special Counsel- Conflict Waiver Letter
Accept the conflict of interest waiver for Dan Bailey, Pierce Atwood LLP., with respect to representation for Dana Farber Cancer Institute on other matters not related to existing work for the...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept the conflict of interest waiver for Dan Bailey, Pierce Atwood LLP., with respect to representation for Dana Farber Cancer Institute on other matters not related to existing work for the town of Westwood.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept the conflict of interest waiver for Dan Bailey, Pierce Atwood LLP., with respect to representation for Dana Farber Cancer Institute on other matters not related to existing work for the town of Westwood. 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 Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Katie Collins as a Member on the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board appoint Katie Collins as a Member on the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board appoint Katie Collins as a Member on the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 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 - September 13, 2021
Approve the September 13, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved to approve the September 13, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the September 13, 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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