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May 23, 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
Youth & Family Services - Acceptance of Grant
Accept the Community Health Collaborative Beth Israel Deaconess Needham Grant of $18,000, as awarded to Youth & Family Services
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the Community Health Collaborative Beth Israel Deaconess Needham Grant of $18,000, as awarded to Youth & Family Services.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the Community Health Collaborative Beth Israel Deaconess Needham Grant of $18,000, as awarded to Youth & Family Services. 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)
Canton Interchange Proposed Project Routes 93 and 95 - Letter of Support
Approve the letter of support, as written, for the Canton Interchange Project, and for the electronic signature of the Select Board to be affixed to the letter. Also, for the letter to be sent to...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the letter of support, as written, for the Canton Interchange Project, and for the electronic signature of the Select Board to be affixed to the letter. Also, for the letter to be sent to Secretary Tesler, at MassDOT.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the letter of support, as written, for the Canton Interchange Project, and for the electronic signature of the Select Board to be affixed to the letter. Also, for the letter to be sent to Secretary Tesler, at MassDOT. 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)
Purple Heart Proclamation
Approve the Purple Heart Proclamation for Westwood to be recognized as a Purple Heart Community
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the Purple Heart Proclamation for Westwood to be recognized as a Purple Heart Community.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the Purple Heart Proclamation for Westwood to be recognized as a Purple Heart Community. 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)
Special Counsel Recommendation - Charter Review Committee
Accept the recommendation to appoint Attorney Lauren Goldberg as Special Legal Counsel for the Charter Review Committee, and for the town to enter into a contract with Ms. Goldberg or her firm
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the recommendation to appoint Attorney Lauren Goldberg as Special Legal Counsel for the Charter Review Committee, and for the town to enter into a contract with Ms. Goldberg or her firm.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the recommendation to appoint Attorney Lauren Goldberg as Special Legal Counsel for the Charter Review Committee, and for the town to enter into a contract with Ms. Goldberg or her firm. 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 - Select Board Liaisons
Appoint the Select Board Members as Liaisons to the various Board/Committees as shown below
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint the Select Board Members as Liaisons to the various Board/Committees as shown below.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint the Select Board Members as Liaisons to the various Board/Committees as shown below. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Select Board Liaison Appointments Board Position Appointed By Robert Gotti Local Emergency Planning Committee Liaison Select Board Robert Gotti Westwood Environmental Action Committee Liaison Select Board Robert Gotti School Building Committee Liaison Select Board Michael Walsh Aid to the Elderly Infirm Liaison Select Board Michael Walsh Norfolk County Advisory Board Liaison Select Board Michael Walsh Norfolk County Selectmen's Association Liaison Select Board Michael Walsh Local Emergency Planning Committee Liaison Select Board Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee Liaison Select Board Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Lien Process Board Liaison Select Board Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Local Emergency Planning Committee Liaison Select Board M. Walsh amended the motion, to include the appointment of Marianne LeBlanc Cummings to the Commission on Disability. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Select Board Liaison Appointments Board Position Appointed By Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Commission on Disability Liaison Select Board 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
That the Select Board appoint Elaine de Reyna as a Member on the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
M. Walsh moved to that the Select Board appoint Elaine de Reyna as a Member on the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to that the Select Board appoint Elaine de Reyna as a Member on the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023. 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $49,421.10 from Comcast, as well as $39,893.80 from Verizon totaling $89,314.90 to Westwood Media Center, per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $49,421.10 from Comcast, as well as $39,893.80 from Verizon totaling $89,314.90 to Westwood Media Center, per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Yes: Gotti, WalshAbstained: Cummings
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $49,421.10 from Comcast, as well as $39,893.80 from Verizon totaling $89,314.90 to Westwood Media Center, per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded. M. LeBlanc Cummings Abstained. Vote 2- 0-1. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, abstained. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 7:04 pm. 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - May 9, 2022
Approve the May 9, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the May 9, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the May 9, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written. 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)
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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