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January 24, 2022
5 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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Pond Street/Clapboardtree Street Traffic Study
Authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with Public Safety and Public Works, to submit a request to MassDOT to change the regulatory speed limit along the entirety of Pond Street, and to...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with Public Safety and Public Works, to submit a request to MassDOT to change the regulatory speed limit along the entirety of Pond Street, and to allow for the appropriate traffic analysis as required by MassDOT for approval. The motion was not seconded, as the Board requested TEC to compile more information. Specifically, M. Walsh asked TEC to review the crash data and report back to the Select Board.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with Public Safety and Public Works, to submit a request to MassDOT to change the regulatory speed limit along the entirety of Pond Street, and to allow for the appropriate traffic analysis as required by MassDOT for approval. The motion was not seconded, as the Board requested TEC to compile more information. Specifically, M. Walsh asked TEC to review the crash data and report back to the Select Board. 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)
Fire Department - Acceptance of Grants
Accept the following grants: 1. The Emergency Performance (EMPG) 21 Grant for $4,600.00, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department and, 2. The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award for...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to accept the following grants: 1. The Emergency Performance (EMPG) 21 Grant for $4,600.00, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department and, 2. The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award for $17,786.00, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to accept the following grants: 1. The Emergency Performance (EMPG) 21 Grant for $4,600.00, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department and, 2. The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award for $17,786.00, as awarded 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)
Boards and Committee Appointments and Re-appointments
Appoint Michelle Fiola-Reidy and Frances MacQueen as Members on the Commission on Disability for terms to expire on June 30, 2024
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to appoint Michelle Fiola-Reidy and Frances MacQueen as Members on the Commission on Disability for terms to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to appoint Michelle Fiola-Reidy and Frances MacQueen as Members on the Commission on Disability for terms 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- December 20, 2021
Approve the December 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the December 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the December 20, 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes- January 11, 2022
Approve the January 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the January 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the January 11, 2022, 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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