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February 13, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 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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Victualler License
Approve a Common Victualler License for PB Westwood LLC, d/b/a Playa Bowls, 745 High Street, pending completion of Public Safety inspections and the issuance of a food permit from the Health...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve a Common Victualler License for PB Westwood LLC, d/b/a Playa Bowls, 745 High Street, pending completion of Public Safety inspections and the issuance of a food permit from the Health Department and for the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the license.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve a Common Victualler License for PB Westwood LLC, d/b/a Playa Bowls, 745 High Street, pending completion of Public Safety inspections and the issuance of a food permit from the Health Department and for the electronic signature of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the license. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. 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)
Agreement
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...
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)
Property Owner Notice of Intent - Obed Baker House
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign a Notice of Intent application for the redevelopment of the Obed Baker House property
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign a Notice of Intent application for the redevelopment of the Obed Baker House property.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign a Notice of Intent application for the redevelopment of the Obed Baker House property. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. 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)
Accept the Westwood Police Superior Officers Association Memorandum of Agreement for FY24 to FY26, for a term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to accept the Westwood Police Superior Officers Association Memorandum of Agreement for FY24 to FY26, for a term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to accept the Westwood Police Superior Officers Association Memorandum of Agreement for FY24 to FY26, for a term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. 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 - Ex-Officio Appointments
Appoint James McCarthy and Lemma Jn-baptiste as Ex-Officio Members of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee with their terms to expire on June 30, 2023
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint James McCarthy and Lemma Jn-baptiste as Ex-Officio Members of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee with their terms to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint James McCarthy and Lemma Jn-baptiste as Ex-Officio Members of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee with their terms to expire on June 30, 2023. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. 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)
2023 Annual Town Election - Vote by Mail and Early Voting Update
The Select Board, in accordance with The VOTES Act, an election reform bill signed into law on June 22, 2022, not opt out of Vote by Mail for the Annual Town Election, on April 25, 2023
Vote by Mail M. Walsh moved that the Select Board, in accordance with The VOTES Act, an election reform bill signed into law on June 22, 2022, not opt out of Vote by Mail for the Annual Town Election, on April 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote by Mail M. Walsh moved that the Select Board, in accordance with The VOTES Act, an election reform bill signed into law on June 22, 2022, not opt out of Vote by Mail for the Annual Town Election, on April 25, 2023. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Early Voting In-Person M. Walsh moved that the Select Board, in accordance with The VOTES Act, an election reform bill signed into law on June 22, 2022, to accept the Board of Registrar's recommendation to offer Early Voting In-Person on Friday, April 14th, and Saturday, April 15th for April 25, 2023, Annual Town Election. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. 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)
Islington Center Redevelopment Traffic Signal Timing Study - request for extension
Approve the following actions: A. To delay the implementation of the traffic signal re-timing trial and study, as set forth in Condition 3 of the Planning Board Special Permit Decision dated April...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the following actions: A. To delay the implementation of the traffic signal re-timing trial and study, as set forth in Condition 3 of the Planning Board Special Permit Decision dated April 10, 2018, for the Islington Village Redevelopment Project, until the commercial space at 282-298 Washington Street reaches 75% occupancy. Assuming all signal equipment needed for the study is received on or before May 15, 2023, the traffic signal re-timing trial and study shall commence no later than June 1, 2023, and be completed before the final day of classes for the 2022-23 school year which is currently anticipated on June 20, 2023. If all signal equipment needed for the study is not received by May 15, 2023, the traffic signal re-timing trial and study shall commence subsequent to the start of classes for the 2023-24 school year, but no earlier than September 5, 2023, and shall be completed no later than October 30, 2023. Any changes to the signal timing for this intersection that are recommended by the Town's Consulting Engineer, following the developer's traffic signal re- timing trial and study, shall be implemented on a permanent basis within a reasonable time after the completion of the trial, and no later than December 1, 2023. B. Notwithstanding the above, the following shall be completed by the Applicant as soon as possible but prior to issuance of the final occupancy permit for the Mixed- Use Building in said Project: a) Provide an
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the following actions: A. To delay the implementation of the traffic signal re-timing trial and study, as set forth in Condition 3 of the Planning Board Special Permit Decision dated April 10, 2018, for the Islington Village Redevelopment Project, until the commercial space at 282-298 Washington Street reaches 75% occupancy. Assuming all signal equipment needed for the study is received on or before May 15, 2023, the traffic signal re-timing trial and study shall commence no later than June 1, 2023, and be completed before the final day of classes for the 2022-23 school year which is currently anticipated on June 20, 2023. If all signal equipment needed for the study is not received by May 15, 2023, the traffic signal re-timing trial and study shall commence subsequent to the start of classes for the 2023-24 school year, but no earlier than September 5, 2023, and shall be completed no later than October 30, 2023. Any changes to the signal timing for this intersection that are recommended by the Town's Consulting Engineer, following the developer's traffic signal re- timing trial and study, shall be implemented on a permanent basis within a reasonable time after the completion of the trial, and no later than December 1, 2023. B. Notwithstanding the above, the following shall be completed by the Applicant as soon as possible but prior to issuance of the final occupancy permit for the Mixed- Use Building in said Project: a) Provide and install five (5) inch non-louvered back plates with three (3) inch retroreflective yellow borders on all ground-mounted signal head housings (shown on the attached plan - housings E, F, G, H, K, and L). b) Provide and install Manual on Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD) - 2009 Edition, standard R10-12 (30"x 36") sign on the existing traffic signal post located at the southwest corner of the intersection. (R10-12 sign is a sign saying Left Turn Yield on Green (with a green ball below the word Gree.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Westwood Media Center - Transfer of Funds
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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - January 31, 2023
Approve January 31, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
M. Walsh moved to approve January 31, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve January 31, 2023, 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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