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March 29, 2022
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti
Absent: None
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Public Hearing- Verizon Small Cell Communications Equipment
Grant permission to Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install small cell communications equipment on the poles at the following locations: • Pole #13-104 - Near the property with an...
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board grant permission to Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install small cell communications equipment on the poles at the following locations: • Pole #13-104 - Near the property with an address of 692 High Street • Pole #27-65A - Near the property with an address of 578 Pond Street The design of the two small cell installations shall be in conformance with the submitted petitions of said Company dated February 7, 2022, and with the following conditions: 1. All components of the wireless facility shall be painted and maintained in a neutral gray color acceptable by the Community and Economic Development Director or the Town Planner. 2. All existing double poles in the vicinity of the proposed small cell installations shall be removed prior to the issuance of any Building or Electrical Permits for those installations. 3. The height of the lowest point of any component of the small cell installation on pole #13-104 shall be increased to a minimum of 10-feet above the existing grade, measured from the base of the pole. 4. The equipment on pole #13-104 shall be rotated 90 degrees to the south to avoid any potential conflict with traffic entering the driveway to 692 High Street from Gay Street.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board grant permission to Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install small cell communications equipment on the poles at the following locations: • Pole #13-104 - Near the property with an address of 692 High Street • Pole #27-65A - Near the property with an address of 578 Pond Street The design of the two small cell installations shall be in conformance with the submitted petitions of said Company dated February 7, 2022, and with the following conditions: 1. All components of the wireless facility shall be painted and maintained in a neutral gray color acceptable by the Community and Economic Development Director or the Town Planner. 2. All existing double poles in the vicinity of the proposed small cell installations shall be removed prior to the issuance of any Building or Electrical Permits for those installations. 3. The height of the lowest point of any component of the small cell installation on pole #13-104 shall be increased to a minimum of 10-feet above the existing grade, measured from the base of the pole. 4. The equipment on pole #13-104 shall be rotated 90 degrees to the south to avoid any potential conflict with traffic entering the driveway to 692 High Street from Gay Street. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. *Note the approved height for the equipment on pole #13-104 was reviewed again on July 11, 2022 per the agreement with Verizon and Eversource. 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)
2022 Annual Town Meeting - start time
Approve the Annual Town Meeting start time at 6:30 pm
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the Annual Town Meeting start time at 6:30 pm.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the Annual Town Meeting start time at 6:30 pm. 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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Accept Select Board-5: Acquisition of Real Property (American Legion Hall, 90 Deerfield Avenue), for a purchase price by the town of $700,000
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to accept Select Board-5: Acquisition of Real Property (American Legion Hall, 90 Deerfield Avenue), for a purchase price by the town of $700,000.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to accept Select Board-5: Acquisition of Real Property (American Legion Hall, 90 Deerfield Avenue), for a purchase price by the town of $700,000. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Hickey, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. Select Board-5: Acquisition of Real Property (American Legion Hall, 90 Deerfield Avenue) To see if the Town would vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the purchase of land and structures at 90 Deerfield Avenue also known as the American Legion Post 320 containing approximately 0.92 acres of land identified on Assessors Map 14 , Block 095, or take any other action thereto. Purpose Amount Funding Source Purchase of Property $700,000 Free Cash 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 Christopher Coleman, Patrick Ahearn, and Dottie Powers as Ex-Officio Members to the Charter Review Committee
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Christopher Coleman, Patrick Ahearn, and Dottie Powers as Ex-Officio Members to the Charter Review Committee.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Christopher Coleman, Patrick Ahearn, and Dottie Powers as Ex-Officio Members to the Charter Review Committee. 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 - March 14, 2022
Approve the regular meeting minutes for the March 14, 2022, meeting as presented
J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the regular meeting minutes for the March 14, 2022, meeting as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved that the Select Board approve the regular meeting minutes for the March 14, 2022, meeting 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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