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Westwood Select Board
How the Westwood Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Marianne LeBlanc Cummings joined the board after the April 2022 town election, replacing John Hickey. On May 9, 2022 the board chose Robert Gotti as Chair, Michael Walsh as Clerk and Ms. LeBlanc Cummings as Third Member. Covers 26 meetings, May 9 to April 26, 2023.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Westwood ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Marianne LeBlanc CummingsThird Member · Select Board member (townwide) · at 26 of 26 meetings
Michael WalshClerk · Select Board member (townwide) · at 26 of 26 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Westwood Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021) from January 8, 2018 through March 30, 2026, 205 meetings, from the town’s iQM2 meeting portal, which holds the board’s minutes back to 2011 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). Not here: minutes before 2018; executive-session minutes; and every meeting after March 30, 2026. The portal lists meetings on April 14, May 11, May 22, June 1 and June 22, 2026 with an agenda but no minutes, and since July 2026 the town has posted Select Board agendas on its own website calendar without minutes, so no votes are shown yet for the board chosen in May 2026 (MassVoter will ask the town for those minutes). Westwood’s minutes are typed records made in the iQM2 system. Each vote lists the mover, the seconder and how each member voted by name (“AYES: … NAYS: …”), and we show each vote as recorded. Members the record lists as having stepped aside (recused) or as absent are not shown as voting. The board has three members. Robert Gotti resigned as Chair in February 2026; from February 11 to March 30, 2026 the two remaining members voted alone. At the April 28, 2026 town election Joseph Previtera was re-elected and Erin Sibley was elected to the last year of Mr. Gotti’s term. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 3Sign the 2023 Annual Town Election and Annual Town…Motion: M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board sign the 2023…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Walsh
April 3, 2023: Sign the 2023 Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constable throughout town
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board sign the 2023 Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constable throughout town.
Yes: Cummings, GottiAbstained: Walsh
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board sign the 2023 Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constable throughout town. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. M. Walsh, Abstained. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, abstained. M. Walsh is running for re-election to the Select Board on April 25, 2023, Annual Town Election. Mr. Walsh abstained from voting on the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting warrant. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSTAIN: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Apr 3Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of…Motion: M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of…Passed 2–0 · see note
April 3, 2023: Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445 for FY24-26
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445 for FY24-26.
Yes: Cummings, WalshRobert Gotti stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445 for FY24-26. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings RECUSED: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Mar 13Move to approve the Community Services Agreement between the…Motion: M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board move to approve…Passed 2–1 · No: Walsh
March 13, 2023: Move to approve the Community Services Agreement between the Town and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and authorize Select Board Chair Robert Gotti to execute the Agreement on the Board's behalf,...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board move to approve the Community Services Agreement between the Town and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and authorize Select Board Chair Robert Gotti to execute the Agreement on the Board's behalf, conditional on the language of Section 11 of the Agreement being approved by town staff and Dr. Keppel.
Yes: Cummings, GottiNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board move to approve the Community Services Agreement between the Town and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and authorize Select Board Chair Robert Gotti to execute the Agreement on the Board's behalf, conditional on the language of Section 11 of the Agreement being approved by town staff and Dr. Keppel. R. Gotti Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-1. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, nay. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Feb 13Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and…Motion: M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between…Passed 2–1 · No: Walsh
February 13, 2023: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and to direct staff and special town counsel to work with Dana Farber to complete a Community…
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and to direct staff and special town counsel to work with Dana Farber to complete a Community Services Agreement that is consistent with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. D. Bailey asked for an amendment to the motion to include, authorize Christopher Coleman as the Town Administrator, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. M. LeBlanc Cummings accepted the friendly amendment. M. Walsh stated he is not against cancer treatment, but feels this is a not a good deal for the town. He would like the town to generate guaranteed funding, and not ancillary funding, such as meals and hotels revenue and to protect commercial land for tax revenue. M. Walsh is opposed to the project.
Yes: Cummings, GottiNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and to direct staff and special town counsel to work with Dana Farber to complete a Community Services Agreement that is consistent with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. D. Bailey asked for an amendment to the motion to include, authorize Christopher Coleman as the Town Administrator, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. M. LeBlanc Cummings accepted the friendly amendment. M. Walsh stated he is not against cancer treatment, but feels this is a not a good deal for the town. He would like the town to generate guaranteed funding, and not ancillary funding, such as meals and hotels revenue and to protect commercial land for tax revenue. M. Walsh is opposed to the project. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-1. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, nay. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Feb 13Approve the transfer of $50,545.10 from Comcast, as well…Motion: M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · see note
February 13, 2023: Approve the transfer of $50,545.10 from Comcast, as well as $41,146.54 from Verizon totaling $91,691.64 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,545.10 from Comcast, as well as $41,146.54 from Verizon totaling $91,691.64 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 $50,545.10 from Comcast, as well as $41,146.54 from Verizon totaling $91,691.64 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded. Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 8:45 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)
Jan 31Accept the friendly amendmentMotion: M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the friendly amendment.Passed 2–0 · see note
January 31, 2023: Accept the friendly amendment
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the friendly amendment.
Yes: Cummings, GottiMichael Walsh stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the friendly amendment. R. Gotti Seconded the amended motion. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, recused. M. Walsh rejoined the meeting at 5:06 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)
Dec 5Approve the transfer of $50,094.55 from Comcast, as well…Motion: M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · see note
December 5, 2022: Approve the transfer of $50,094.55 from Comcast, as well as $38,672.69 from Verizon totaling $88,767.24 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,094.55 from Comcast, as well as $38,672.69 from Verizon totaling $88,767.24 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 $50,094.55 from Comcast, as well as $38,672.69 from Verizon totaling $88,767.24 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. Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 6:47 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)
Oct 11Grant approval of the Sheehan PTA One-Day Special All…Motion: M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant approval of…Passed 2–0 · see note
October 11, 2022: 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.;…
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)
Sep 12Approve the transfer of $57,206.69 from Verizon to Westwood…Motion: M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · see note
September 12, 2022: 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)
Aug 22Approve the transfer of $50,173.10 from Comcast, as well…Motion: M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · see note
August 22, 2022: Approve the transfer of $50,173.10 from Comcast, as well as $41,619.78 from Verizon totaling $91,792.88 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,173.10 from Comcast, as well as $41,619.78 from Verizon totaling $91,792.88 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 $50,173.10 from Comcast, as well as $41,619.78 from Verizon totaling $91,792.88 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 6:46 pm. 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)
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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