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Westwood Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

November 15, 2021

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Holiday Tree Lighting

Close the Public Hearing for Eversource Gas, Grant of Location, Dartmouth Street Vent Posts

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing for Eversource Gas, Grant of Location, Dartmouth Street Vent Posts.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing for 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: 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)

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Hearing #1)

Close the Public Hearing, Grant of Location to relocate pole #121/1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing, Grant of Location to relocate pole #121/1.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing, Grant of Location to relocate pole #121/1. 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)

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Washington Street (Public Hearing #2)

Close the Public Hearing, Grant of Location, for a conduit to provide service to 280 Washington Street

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing, Grant of Location, for a conduit to provide service to 280 Washington Street.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing, Grant of Location, for a conduit to provide service to 280 Washington Street. 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)

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Public Hearing - Tax Classification FY22

Continue the FY22 tax classification Public Hearing until the Select Board meeting on December 6, 2021. Tonight's Public Hearing was duly posted to the town website and at Town Hall

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved that the Select Board continue the FY22 tax classification Public Hearing until the Select Board meeting on December 6, 2021. Tonight's Public Hearing was duly posted to the town website and at Town Hall.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board continue the FY22 tax classification Public Hearing until the Select Board meeting on December 6, 2021. Tonight's Public Hearing was duly posted to the town website and at Town 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)

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Public Hearing Group 1 Automotive - Five (5) Class 1 Motor Vehicle or Sellers License

Close the Public Hearing, Group 1 Automotive, five (5) Class 1 Motor Vehicle or Sellers License

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing, Group 1 Automotive, five (5) Class 1 Motor Vehicle or Sellers License.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved to close the Public Hearing, Group 1 Automotive, five (5) Class 1 Motor Vehicle or Sellers License. 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)

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Application

Approve Mildre Gonzalez as Manager of Record at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve Mildre Gonzalez as Manager of Record at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification form.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve Mildre Gonzalez as Manager of Record at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification form. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. DEL FRISCO'S GRILLE, CHANGE OF MANAGER APPLICATION (AGENDA ITEM #7304) Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille has submitted a Change of Manager application to name N. Phelps as Manager of Record at Del Frisco's Grille located at 60 University Avenue. All required documents and fees have been submitted and CORI results were favorable The Alcohol Review committee reviewed this application and unanimously recommended approval of Nicholas Phelps as Manager of Record at Del Frisco's Grille. 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)

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Del Frisco's Grille, Change of Manager Application

Approve Nicholas Phelps as the Manager of Record at Del Frisco's Grille, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve Nicholas Phelps as the Manager of Record at Del Frisco's Grille, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification form.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve Nicholas Phelps as the Manager of Record at Del Frisco's Grille, contingent upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification form. 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)

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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Change of Manager Application

Grant relief from the residency requirement in Section II number 3, of the Westwood Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and conditionally approve Nathaniel Diniz as the Manager of...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved that the Select Board grant relief from the residency requirement in Section II number 3, of the Westwood Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and conditionally approve Nathaniel Diniz as the Manager of Record at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, with the condition that said approval be reconsidered and/or revoked in the event of any punishable violation of policy or law. Also, for the Board to allow electronic signatures to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board grant relief from the residency requirement in Section II number 3, of the Westwood Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and conditionally approve Nathaniel Diniz as the Manager of Record at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, upon Alcohol Beverages and Control Commission (ABCC) approval, with the condition that said approval be reconsidered and/or revoked in the event of any punishable violation of policy or law. Also, for the Board to allow electronic signatures to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form. 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)

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Local Action Unit Application - Two Affordable Housing Units, Washington Street

Authorize the Select Board Chair, Michael Walsh, to sign the Local Action Unit Application (LAU), for the two affordable housing units located on Washington Street; and for the application to be...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Select Board Chair, Michael Walsh, to sign the Local Action Unit Application (LAU), for the two affordable housing units located on Washington Street; and for the application to be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for approval. Authorization subject to Town Counsel review and approval of the Local Action Unit Application.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Select Board Chair, Michael Walsh, to sign the Local Action Unit Application (LAU), for the two affordable housing units located on Washington Street; and for the application to be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for approval. Authorization subject to Town Counsel review and approval of the Local Action Unit Application. 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)

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Regular Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2021 and October 27, 2021

Approve the regular meeting minutes from October 12, 2021, and October 27, 2021, as presented

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

J. Hickey moved for the Select Board approve the regular meeting minutes from October 12, 2021, and October 27, 2021, as presented.

From the minutes

“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board approve the regular meeting minutes from October 12, 2021, and October 27, 2021, 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)

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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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