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March 14, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Traffic Supervisors Contract
Approve the proposed contract for FY22 to FY24 with the Westwood Traffic Supervisors
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the proposed contract for FY22 to FY24 with the Westwood Traffic Supervisors.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the proposed contract for FY22 to FY24 with the Westwood Traffic Supervisors. 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)
Approval of BOND and BAN Sale
Approve and sign the Bond and BAN documents as recommended by the Town Treasurer. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board shall approve the votes to award the bonds and notes, and establish...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Bond and BAN documents as recommended by the Town Treasurer. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board shall approve the votes to award the bonds and notes, and establish their various terms, all as set forth in the votes presented to this meeting that have been prepared by bond counsel to the Town, which votes will be inserted into the minutes of this meeting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Bond and BAN documents as recommended by the Town Treasurer. J. Hickey further moved that the Select Board shall approve the votes to award the bonds and notes, and establish their various terms, all as set forth in the votes presented to this meeting that have been prepared by bond counsel to the Town, which votes will be inserted into the minutes of this meeting. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD - Bond Counsel I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held March 14, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the amount of the cost of the Paul R. Hanlon Elementary School project authorized by votes of the Town passed on May 30, 2018 (Article 14), May 3, 2021 (Article 13) and October 18, 2021 (Article 1) not being paid by the school facilities grant is $69,584,661 and we hereby approve of the issuance of notes and bonds in such amount under said G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: that the maximum useful life of the non-paving components of the roadway improvement projects financed with the proceeds of the $4,650,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 17, 2020 (Article 13) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 10 years. Further Voted: that the sale of the $6,380,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds of the Town dated April 7, 2022 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at the price of $7,191,942.60 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 1 .” (Motion: Hickey, second: Gotti)
Aid to the Elderly - FY22 Report and Select Board Reserve Request
Approve a transfer of $70,000 from the Select Board's Reserve account to supplement the donations collected for FY22, for the Aid to the Elderly
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $70,000 from the Select Board's Reserve account to supplement the donations collected for FY22, for the Aid to the Elderly.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $70,000 from the Select Board's Reserve account to supplement the donations collected for FY22, for the Aid to the Elderly. 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)
remove articles
Remove Miscellaneous-3, Miscellaneous-4, and Miscellaneous-5 from the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to remove Miscellaneous-3, Miscellaneous-4, and Miscellaneous-5 from the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to remove Miscellaneous-3, Miscellaneous-4, and Miscellaneous-5 from the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Polling Precinct Consolidation
Approve the consolidation of all five precincts to one location, Westwood High School Gymnasium, pursuant to M.G.L. C.54 §24, to be in effect for the upcoming April 26, 2022, Annual Town Election
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the consolidation of all five precincts to one location, Westwood High School Gymnasium, pursuant to M.G.L. C.54 §24, to be in effect for the upcoming April 26, 2022, Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the consolidation of all five precincts to one location, Westwood High School Gymnasium, pursuant to M.G.L. C.54 §24, to be in effect for the upcoming April 26, 2022, Annual Town Election. 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)
Hanlon School Project - ANR (Approval Not Required)
Authorize the submission of an Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan to the Planning Board in order to combine Hanlon School parcel (AP 16, Lot 5) with the Shuttleworth parcel (AP 16, Lot 437)
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the submission of an Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan to the Planning Board in order to combine Hanlon School parcel (AP 16, Lot 5) with the Shuttleworth parcel (AP 16, Lot 437).
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board authorize the submission of an Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan to the Planning Board in order to combine Hanlon School parcel (AP 16, Lot 5) with the Shuttleworth parcel (AP 16, Lot 437). 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 - Highview Street
Approve the submitted Regulatory Agreement for 5 Highview Street, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Regulatory Agreement on behalf of the Board; and send the signed agreement to...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the submitted Regulatory Agreement for 5 Highview Street, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Regulatory Agreement on behalf of the Board; and send the signed agreement to the Department of Housing & Community Development for endorsement prior to recording by the developer at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to approve the submitted Regulatory Agreement for 5 Highview Street, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Regulatory Agreement on behalf of the Board; and send the signed agreement to the Department of Housing & Community Development for endorsement prior to recording by the developer at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. 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)
Release of 4th Quarter Capital Funds
Approve the release of the 4th Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $143,750 to the various departments, contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 4th Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $143,750 to the various departments, contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 4th Quarter FY22 Capital totaling $143,750 to the various departments, contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. Project 4th Quarter IT End user Technology $18,750 Housing WAHA Building maintenance and improvements $25,000 Total Municipal Capital $43,750 School Roofing $100,000 Total School Capital $100,000 FY22 Total Fourth Quarter Capital Request $143,750 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Hickey)
Right of First Refusal - 12 Cedar Hill Drive
Not act upon its Right of First Refusal for the resale of the affordable home at 12 Cedar Hill Drive; and to inform the property owner and DHCD that the Town authorizes the Department of Housing...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board to not act upon its Right of First Refusal for the resale of the affordable home at 12 Cedar Hill Drive; and to inform the property owner and DHCD that the Town authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Resale Agent to market the home for resale to an income- eligible buyer.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board to not act upon its Right of First Refusal for the resale of the affordable home at 12 Cedar Hill Drive; and to inform the property owner and DHCD that the Town authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Resale Agent to market the home for resale to an income- eligible buyer. 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 Reappointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Grace Weller as a Member on the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Grace Weller as a Member on the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Grace Weller as a Member on the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Hickey)
Appoint Joseph Margolin and Leslie Warner Maloney as Election Officials with terms to expire on June 30, 2022
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board appoint Joseph Margolin and Leslie Warner Maloney as Election Officials with terms to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board appoint Joseph Margolin and Leslie Warner Maloney as Election Officials with terms to expire on June 30, 2022. 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)
Charter Review Committee Appointments
Appoint Paul Fitzgerald, Peter Cahill, Nancy Hyde, and John Loughnane to the Charter Review Committee, with terms to expire on June 30, 2023; and any future terms will be considered as part of the...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to appoint Paul Fitzgerald, Peter Cahill, Nancy Hyde, and John Loughnane to the Charter Review Committee, with terms to expire on June 30, 2023; and any future terms will be considered as part of the annual Boards and Committee appointment process, until the Charter review is complete. Any other appointments are subject to further review at the Select Board meeting on March 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to appoint Paul Fitzgerald, Peter Cahill, Nancy Hyde, and John Loughnane to the Charter Review Committee, with terms to expire on June 30, 2023; and any future terms will be considered as part of the annual Boards and Committee appointment process, until the Charter review is complete. Any other appointments are subject to further review at the Select Board meeting on March 29, 2022. 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)
Draft Guidelines for MBTA Compliance- Multi Family Zoning - review of comment letter
Vote to approve the draft letter, as presented, in response to the Guidelines for MBTA Compliance for Multi-Family Zoning; and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board to vote to approve the draft letter, as presented, in response to the Guidelines for MBTA Compliance for Multi-Family Zoning; and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the letter for submission to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board to vote to approve the draft letter, as presented, in response to the Guidelines for MBTA Compliance for Multi-Family Zoning; and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the letter for submission to the Department of Housing and Community Development. 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 - February 28, 2022
Approve the February 28, 2022, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the February 28, 2022, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to approve the February 28, 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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