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February 27, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 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
Westwood Poet Laureate Recommendation
Appoint Lynne Viti to serve as the Westwood Poet Laureate for a term to end on June 30, 2025
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Lynne Viti to serve as the Westwood Poet Laureate for a term to end on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board appoint Lynne Viti to serve as the Westwood Poet Laureate for a term to end on June 30, 2025. 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)
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Take the following actions: 1. Use Miscellaneous Article #1 to create Budget 12, Appropriation ($1,850,000), Fire Ladder Truck Borrowing. 2. Use Miscellaneous Article #2 to create Budget 13,...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. Use Miscellaneous Article #1 to create Budget 12, Appropriation ($1,850,000), Fire Ladder Truck Borrowing. 2. Use Miscellaneous Article #2 to create Budget 13, Appropriation ($1,500,000) Cemetery Expansion Construction Borrowing.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. Use Miscellaneous Article #1 to create Budget 12, Appropriation ($1,850,000), Fire Ladder Truck Borrowing. 2. Use Miscellaneous Article #2 to create Budget 13, Appropriation ($1,500,000) Cemetery Expansion Construction Borrowing. 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 Little League Parade - April 29, 2023
Approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 at the Hanlon School, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety and Health Departments
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 at the Hanlon School, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety and Health Departments.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 at the Hanlon School, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety and Health Departments. 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)
Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) - Acts of 2022
Approve a one-time additional 2% cost of living increase for retirees in the Norfolk County Retirement System
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to approve a one-time additional 2% cost of living increase for retirees in the Norfolk County Retirement System.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to approve a one-time additional 2% cost of living increase for retirees in the Norfolk County Retirement System. 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)
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee - Bylaw Revisions
Accept the revised Bylaws for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee as written, with no revisions
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the revised Bylaws for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee as written, with no revisions.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the revised Bylaws for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee as written, with no revisions. 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2023
Approve February 13, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
M. Walsh moved to approve February 13, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve February 13, 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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