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September 12, 2022
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings
Absent: None
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St. Mark's Greek Fest - September 24, 2022, and September 25, 2022
Allow the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the St. Mark's One-Day Special Beer and Wine License
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board allow the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the St. Mark's One-Day Special Beer and Wine License.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board allow the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the St. Mark's One-Day Special Beer and Wine License. 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: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Release of 2nd Quarter Capital - FY23
Approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $740,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. M. Leblanc Cummings
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $740,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. M. Leblanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $740,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. M. Leblanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Project 2nd Quarter IS End User Technology $18,750 COA Wheel Chair Accessible van $90,000 Housing WAHA Building Maintenance and Improvement $25,000 Police Safety Equipment $15,000 Replacement of Vehicles $100,000 Radio Infrastructure $40,000 Total Municipal Capital $288,750 School Facilities Improvements $200,000 Copiers $20,000 HVAC $200,000 Total School Capital $420,000 Additional Capital Improvements Ambulance - Rescue Equipment $32,000 Total Other Capital $32,000 FY23 Total Second Quarter Capital Request $740,750 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
2022 Fall Town Meeting Discussion
Cancel the 2022 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2022 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. M. Leblanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2022 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. M. Leblanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. N. Milosavljevic-Fabrizio, 32 Webster Street, asked pursuant to Chapter 3 of the existing Charter, the Select Board doesn't have the authority to appoint an assistant town administrator; and pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Charter, the Board may only appoint a "Town Administrator". If we effectively abolished the position of assistant town administrator, how can anyone be appointed by either the Select Board or the Town Administrator to have that position? Per P. Ahearn, the discussion this evening was to appoint a Town Treasurer, and not an Assistant Town Administrator and the Board is in a position to appoint a Town Treasurer per the Town Charter and Massachusetts General Law. P. Ahearn stated that not all town positions are appointed per the town charter. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $57,206.69 from Verizon to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $57,206.69 from Verizon to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Yes: Gotti, WalshMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $57,206.69 from Verizon to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. M. LeBlanc Cummings recused. Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. Leblanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 8:02 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Gotti)
Appointments and Reappointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Foard Matar to the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. M. Leblanc Cummings
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Foard Matar to the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. M. Leblanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Foard Matar to 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: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Regular Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2022
Approve the August 18, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written. M. Leblanc Cummings
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the August 18, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written. M. Leblanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the August 18, 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: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Regular Meeting Minutes - August 22, 2022
Approve the August 22, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written. M. Leblanc Cummings
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the August 22, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written. M. Leblanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the August 22, 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: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (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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