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December 19, 2022
8 recorded votes, 0 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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Pan Mass Challenge Kid's Ride - May 21, 2023
Approve the 14th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the 14th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, and Building Department.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the 14th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, and Building Department. 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)
FY23 MIAA Grant Award - Facilites-Related Safety Equipment
Accept the FY23 MIAA Grant of $9,389.10 for facilities-related safety equipment as awarded to the town and the Facilities Department
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the FY23 MIAA Grant of $9,389.10 for facilities-related safety equipment as awarded to the town and the Facilities Department.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the FY23 MIAA Grant of $9,389.10 for facilities-related safety equipment as awarded to the town and the Facilities Department. 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)
FY23 Municipal ADA (Americans with Disabilites Act) Improvement Grant
Accept the FY23 Municipal ADA (Americans with Disability Act) Grant of up to $100,000 as awarded to the Town of Westwood by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD)
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the FY23 Municipal ADA (Americans with Disability Act) Grant of up to $100,000 as awarded to the Town of Westwood by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD).
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the FY23 Municipal ADA (Americans with Disability Act) Grant of up to $100,000 as awarded to the Town of Westwood by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). 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)
Include on the 2023 Town Meeting, Warrant Article(s) to change the elected office of Town Treasurer and elected office of Tax Collector to appointed position(s)
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to include on the 2023 Town Meeting, Warrant Article(s) to change the elected office of Town Treasurer and elected office of Tax Collector to appointed position(s).
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to include on the 2023 Town Meeting, Warrant Article(s) to change the elected office of Town Treasurer and elected office of Tax Collector to appointed position(s). 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)
Westwood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Approve and adopt the Town of Westwood Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 and as recommended by the Town's Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee, and to authorize...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and adopt the Town of Westwood Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 and as recommended by the Town's Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee, and to authorize the Clerk to sign the Certificate of Adoption.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and adopt the Town of Westwood Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 and as recommended by the Town's Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee, and to authorize the Clerk to sign the Certificate of Adoption. 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)
Property Owner Application Authorization - Obed Baker House
Authorize Town Administrator Christopher Coleman to sign a Property Owner Authorization form for an FMUOD Application for the Obed Baker House property and to sign a second Property Owner...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize Town Administrator Christopher Coleman to sign a Property Owner Authorization form for an FMUOD Application for the Obed Baker House property and to sign a second Property Owner Authorization form for an EIDR Application for the New Westwood Cemetery property.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize Town Administrator Christopher Coleman to sign a Property Owner Authorization form for an FMUOD Application for the Obed Baker House property and to sign a second Property Owner Authorization form for an EIDR Application for the New Westwood Cemetery property. 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 Mark Phillips as a Dedham Westwood Water Commissioner, representing Westwood, for a term to begin on January 1, 2023, and expire on December 31, 2025
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Mark Phillips as a Dedham Westwood Water Commissioner, representing Westwood, for a term to begin on January 1, 2023, and expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Mark Phillips as a Dedham Westwood Water Commissioner, representing Westwood, for a term to begin on January 1, 2023, and expire on December 31, 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 - December 5, 2022
Accept the December 5, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the December 5, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the December 5, 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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