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May 9, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Robert Gotti to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Robert Gotti to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Robert Gotti to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Walsh)
Nominate Michael Walsh as Clerk for the upcoming year
R. Gotti moved to nominate Michael Walsh as Clerk for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to nominate Michael Walsh as Clerk for the upcoming year. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Cummings)
Nominate her to obtain the role of Third Member
R. Gotti moved to nominate her to obtain the role of Third Member.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to nominate her to obtain the role of Third Member. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Walsh)
Review of Select Board Meeting Dates
Accept the Community Compact Grant for Technology of $58,218 as awarded to the Westwood Police Department
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Grant for Technology of $58,218 as awarded to the Westwood Police Department.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Grant for Technology of $58,218 as awarded to the Westwood Police Department. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. C. Coleman noted the importance that the town departments seek out and are awarded grants, as this reduces the capital requests on the community. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
1445
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445, for the fiscal year 2023
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445, for the fiscal year 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445, for the fiscal year 2023. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Leblanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. P. Ahearn rejoined the meeting at 8:40 am. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Annual Run for a Vet 5-Mile Road Race - May 14, 2022
Approve the 7th Annual Run for a Veteran 5-Mile Road Race to take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 14th beginning and ending at Norwood High School; with parts of the 5- mile race to come...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the 7th Annual Run for a Veteran 5-Mile Road Race to take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 14th beginning and ending at Norwood High School; with parts of the 5- mile race to come through Westwood including Oak Street, Pond Street, Clapboardtree Street, and Winter Street, and the approval is in conformance with any requirement of the Public Safety Officer.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the 7th Annual Run for a Veteran 5-Mile Road Race to take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 14th beginning and ending at Norwood High School; with parts of the 5- mile race to come through Westwood including Oak Street, Pond Street, Clapboardtree Street, and Winter Street, and the approval is in conformance with any requirement of the Public Safety Officer. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Leblanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
The appoint Theresa Laham as a Member of the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
M. Walsh moved that the appoint Theresa Laham as a Member of the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the appoint Theresa Laham as a Member of the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Leblanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Regular Meeting Minutes - April 11, 2022
Approve the April 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the April 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written.
Yes: Gotti, WalshAbstained: Cummings
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the April 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti Seconded. M. LeBlanc Cummings Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, abstain. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti ABSTAIN: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, 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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