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October 24, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Solar Phase Two Update
Permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of Phase II Solar Program, for potential implementation of the proposed arrays at the Council of Aging parking lot area and the Westwood...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of Phase II Solar Program, for potential implementation of the proposed arrays at the Council of Aging parking lot area and the Westwood Police Station parking lot area.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board permit Ameresco to proceed with the project development of Phase II Solar Program, for potential implementation of the proposed arrays at the Council of Aging parking lot area and the Westwood Police Station parking lot area. M. LeBlanc Cumming 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)
Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director - Employment Contract
Approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town and the new Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director with an effective date of November 7, 2022, to June 30, 2025, and for the...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town and the new Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director with an effective date of November 7, 2022, to June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the employment agreement.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town and the new Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director with an effective date of November 7, 2022, to June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the employment agreement. 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)
SEIU Local 888 Union - Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Town and SEIU, Local 888 Union for FY22 and FY23, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Town and SEIU, Local 888 Union for FY22 and FY23, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Town and SEIU, Local 888 Union for FY22 and FY23, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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)
Mitigation Funds - Additional Uses
Authorize the use of University Station mitigation funds for a Fire Department Operational Study, Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Feasibility Study, and Radio Box Repeater Installation
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the use of University Station mitigation funds for a Fire Department Operational Study, Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Feasibility Study, and Radio Box Repeater Installation.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the use of University Station mitigation funds for a Fire Department Operational Study, Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Feasibility Study, and Radio Box Repeater Installation. 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)
Long Range Financial Planning Committee
Amend the motion for the Select Board to approve seven voting members to include the Chair of each of these Committees unless they designate someone other than the Chair to serve on the Long Range...
M. Walsh moved to amend the motion for the Select Board to approve seven voting members to include the Chair of each of these Committees unless they designate someone other than the Chair to serve on the Long Range Financial Planning Committee. Those include the Select Board, the School Committee, the Town Tax Collector, the Town Treasurer, the Planning Board, the Board of Assessors, and the Audit Committee Representative.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to amend the motion for the Select Board to approve seven voting members to include the Chair of each of these Committees unless they designate someone other than the Chair to serve on the Long Range Financial Planning Committee. Those include the Select Board, the School Committee, the Town Tax Collector, the Town Treasurer, the Planning Board, the Board of Assessors, and the Audit Committee Representative. 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)
Appointments and Re-Appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Mary Alice (Missy) O'Regan as a Member on the Commission on Disability for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Mary Alice (Missy) O'Regan as a Member on the Commission on Disability for a term to expire on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Mary Alice (Missy) O'Regan as a Member on the Commission on Disability for 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 - September 12, 2022 and October 11, 2022
Accept the October 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the October 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the October 11, 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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