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Westwood Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

January 9, 2023

5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Adaptive Traffic Control Signal System - Route 109

Accept the MassDOT Local Bottleneck Reduction Program Grant of up to $495,000, as recently received by the Department of Public Works, and for the funding to be used for an Adaptive Traffic...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the MassDOT Local Bottleneck Reduction Program Grant of up to $495,000, as recently received by the Department of Public Works, and for the funding to be used for an Adaptive Traffic Control Signal System on Route 109.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the MassDOT Local Bottleneck Reduction Program Grant of up to $495,000, as recently received by the Department of Public Works, and for the funding to be used for an Adaptive Traffic Control Signal System on Route 109. 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)

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Education)

Accept the FY23 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant of $4,381 and the Senior S.A.F.E. grant of $2,277, as recently awarded to the Fire Department

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the FY23 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant of $4,381 and the Senior S.A.F.E. grant of $2,277, as recently awarded to the Fire Department.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the FY23 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant of $4,381 and the Senior S.A.F.E. grant of $2,277, as recently awarded to the Fire 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)

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds - Norfolk County Contact Authorization

Designate Stephanie McManus as a "Creator" to serve as a contact for the Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and for access to the ARPA portal, replacing Pam Dukeman as the...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

M. Walsh moved that the Select Board designate Stephanie McManus as a "Creator" to serve as a contact for the Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and for access to the ARPA portal, replacing Pam Dukeman as the Finance Department designee.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board designate Stephanie McManus as a "Creator" to serve as a contact for the Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and for access to the ARPA portal, replacing Pam Dukeman as the Finance Department designee. 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)

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Close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Close the warrant which includes twenty- five (25) proposed articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the Town's website

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to close the warrant which includes twenty- five (25) proposed articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the Town's website.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to close the warrant which includes twenty- five (25) proposed articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the Town's 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)

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Regular Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2022

Accept the December 19, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the December 19, 2022, regular meeting minutes as written.

From the minutes

“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the December 19, 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)

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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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