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October 11, 2022
4 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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One Day Special All Alcohol License- Sheehan PTA Oktoberfest Parent Social - Hale
Grant approval of the Sheehan PTA One-Day Special All Alcohol License on October 22, 2022, with the following: 1. For alcohol to be served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and 2. To allow for the...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant approval of the Sheehan PTA One-Day Special All Alcohol License on October 22, 2022, with the following: 1. For alcohol to be served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and 2. To allow for the set-up time and clean-up time for alcohol on the premises from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 3. For the electronic signature of the Select Board Third Member to be affixed to October 22, 2022, Sheehan PTA One-Day Special All Alcohol License.
Yes: Cummings, GottiMichael Walsh stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant approval of the Sheehan PTA One-Day Special All Alcohol License on October 22, 2022, with the following: 1. For alcohol to be served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and 2. To allow for the set-up time and clean-up time for alcohol on the premises from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 3. For the electronic signature of the Select Board Third Member to be affixed to October 22, 2022, Sheehan PTA One-Day Special All Alcohol License. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. M. Leblanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, recused. M. Walsh rejoined the meeting at 6:11 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings RECUSED: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Vote to Sign and Post the November 8, 2022, State Election Warrant
Sign and post the November 8, 2022, State Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign and post the November 8, 2022, State Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign and post the November 8, 2022, State Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website. 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)
Appointment of Interim Town Treasurer
Amend the motion to appoint Phil Shapiro to serve as Interim Town Treasurer until the close of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting (May 1, 2023)
M. Walsh moved to amend the motion to appoint Phil Shapiro to serve as Interim Town Treasurer until the close of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting (May 1, 2023).
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to amend the motion to appoint Phil Shapiro to serve as Interim Town Treasurer until the close of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting (May 1, 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: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Financial Policies Update
Adopt the Financial Policies as presented this evening
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board adopt the Financial Policies as presented this evening.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board adopt the Financial Policies as presented this evening. 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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