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January 31, 2023
5 recorded votes, 1 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
Entertainment License
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)
Canopies
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for solar parking lot canopies at Westwood High School, contingent upon the agreement meeting the satisfactory needs of...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for solar parking lot canopies at Westwood High School, contingent upon the agreement meeting the satisfactory needs of the town.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for solar parking lot canopies at Westwood High School, contingent upon the agreement meeting the satisfactory needs of the town. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. T. Philbin asked if the Board would authorize Emily Parks to sign the Westwood High School PPA. Town Counsel recommended that the School Committee grant permission to Ms. Parks to sign the Westwood High School Parking Lot Canopies PPA. T. Philbin will follow up with the School Department. 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)
Acceptance of Grant - Firefighter Safety Equipment
For the Select Board to accept the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $15,258.99, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department
M. Walsh moved that for the Select Board to accept the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $15,258.99, as awarded to the Westwood Fire Department.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that for the Select Board to accept the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $15,258.99, as awarded to the Westwood 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)
Licensing Agreement - 394 Providence Highway
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the License Agreement for 394 Providence Highway
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the License Agreement for 394 Providence Highway.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the License Agreement for 394 Providence Highway. 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 - January 24, 2023
Accept January 24, 2023, regular meeting minutes as amended
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept January 24, 2023, regular meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept January 24, 2023, regular meeting minutes as amended. 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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