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December 20, 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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Human Rights Task Force - recommendation to the Select Board
Approve and sign the diversity, equity, and inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force; and that the statement be included in the meeting minutes
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve and sign the diversity, equity, and inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force; and that the statement be included in the meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve and sign the diversity, equity, and inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force; and that the statement be included in the meeting minutes. 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)
Police Explorer Presidential Service Award
Accept the Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) Information Technology Grant, of $58,218.00, as awarded to the Westwood Police Department
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) Information Technology Grant, of $58,218.00, as awarded to the Westwood Police Department.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) Information Technology Grant, of $58,218.00, as awarded to the Westwood Police 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)
Ascertainment
After the Board approves the closing of the Public Hearing and the Hearing Record on December 20, 2021, members of the public may continue to submit comments on town cable license renewal needs...
J. Hickey moved that after the Board approves the closing of the Public Hearing and the Hearing Record on December 20, 2021, members of the public may continue to submit comments on town cable license renewal needs for later review by the Select Board in a process for license renewal ascertainment of needs; and the Board reserves the right to schedule and hold additional hearings, and/or public meetings for review and consideration of such public comments. Residents may submit written testimony via email to selectboard@townhall.westwood.ma.us, or via mail to Select Board Office, 580 High Street, Westwood MA. Further, moved that the Select Board close the Public Hearing and Hearing Record for the Verizon New England, Inc. License Renewal.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that after the Board approves the closing of the Public Hearing and the Hearing Record on December 20, 2021, members of the public may continue to submit comments on town cable license renewal needs for later review by the Select Board in a process for license renewal ascertainment of needs; and the Board reserves the right to schedule and hold additional hearings, and/or public meetings for review and consideration of such public comments. Residents may submit written testimony via email to selectboard@townhall.westwood.ma.us, or via mail to Select Board Office, 580 High Street, Westwood MA. Further, moved that the Select Board close the Public Hearing and Hearing Record for the Verizon New England, Inc. License Renewal. 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)
Statewide Opioid Settlements - participation forms
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to complete and sign the Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and submit the forms to the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to complete and sign the Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and submit the forms to the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to complete and sign the Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and submit the forms to the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General. 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)
CIO, Local 174
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement for a one- year contract, the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the Westwood Police Association, MA Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO, Local 174
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Agreement for a one- year contract, the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the Westwood Police Association, MA Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO, Local 174.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Agreement for a one- year contract, the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the Westwood Police Association, MA Coalition of Police, AFL-CIO, Local 174. 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
Re-appoint Gary Yessaillian as a Member on the Dedham Westwood Water District Board of Commissioners with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to re-appoint Gary Yessaillian as a Member on the Dedham Westwood Water District Board of Commissioners with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to re-appoint Gary Yessaillian as a Member on the Dedham Westwood Water District Board of Commissioners with a term to expire on December 31, 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 - November 15, 2021, and December 6, 2021
Approve the December 6, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved for the Board to approve the December 6, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Board to approve the December 6, 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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