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February 7, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 proceed with the appropriate additional traffic analysis as required by MassDOT, to change the regulatory...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with Public Safety and Public Works, to proceed with the appropriate additional traffic analysis as required by MassDOT, to change the regulatory speed limit along the entirety of Pond Street. The additional traffic analysis will be presented for Select Board review and for consideration of submission to MassDOT, at a future Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with Public Safety and Public Works, to proceed with the appropriate additional traffic analysis as required by MassDOT, to change the regulatory speed limit along the entirety of Pond Street. The additional traffic analysis will be presented for Select Board review and for consideration of submission to MassDOT, at a future Select Board meeting. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in conjunction with Public Safety and Public Works, to proceed with the appropriate analysis to construct a School Zone in front of Xaverian Brother's High School, 800 Clapboardtree Street. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti asked if the intersection at Pond Street and Clapboardtree Street (where the yield signs will be changed to stop signs) would be made a four-way stop on all sides. L. Oltman stated the intersection would remain a T- intersection. To remove the channelized turns would require a larger construction project. 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)
Signs
Approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically to Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs and Schedule 04- Yield Signs to reflect the following actions; and publish the amendment on...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically to Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs and Schedule 04- Yield Signs to reflect the following actions; and publish the amendment on the town website and in a newspaper of local circulation to the general public. 1. Remove the Yield sign on the westbound channelized right turn from Clapboardtree Street onto Pond Street and replace with a Stop sign. 2. Remove the Yield sign at the traffic channelized right turn from Pond Street onto Clapboardtree Street replace with a Stop sign.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically to Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs and Schedule 04- Yield Signs to reflect the following actions; and publish the amendment on the town website and in a newspaper of local circulation to the general public. 1. Remove the Yield sign on the westbound channelized right turn from Clapboardtree Street onto Pond Street and replace with a Stop sign. 2. Remove the Yield sign at the traffic channelized right turn from Pond Street onto Clapboardtree Street replace with a Stop sign. 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)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds- Norfolk County Contact Authorization
Designate Pamela Dukeman as the "Creator" and Christopher Coleman as the "Certifier", both as contacts for the Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and for access to the ARPA portal
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board designate Pamela Dukeman as the "Creator" and Christopher Coleman as the "Certifier", both as contacts for the Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and for access to the ARPA portal.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board designate Pamela Dukeman as the "Creator" and Christopher Coleman as the "Certifier", both as contacts for the Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and for access to the ARPA portal. 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)
(FY22)
Sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract, for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445
J. Hickey moved that the Board sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract, for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Board sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract, for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. P. Ahearn rejoined the Select Board meeting at 7:30 pm. 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 Little League Parade - April 30, 2022
Approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 30, 2022, beginning at 9:00, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety and Health Departments
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 30, 2022, beginning at 9:00, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety and Health Departments.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 30, 2022, beginning at 9:00, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety and Health Departments. 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)
and Lot 8
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents necessary for the transfer of the two parcels (the former Westwood Lodge property, known as Lot 1 and Lot 8) in accordance with the May 3,...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents necessary for the transfer of the two parcels (the former Westwood Lodge property, known as Lot 1 and Lot 8) in accordance with the May 3, 2021, Town Meeting vote of Article 15 and Article 16, and the Planning Board's permit.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents necessary for the transfer of the two parcels (the former Westwood Lodge property, known as Lot 1 and Lot 8) in accordance with the May 3, 2021, Town Meeting vote of Article 15 and Article 16, and the Planning Board's permit. 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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