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March 13, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings
Absent: None
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School Committee Request to Submit Sheehan School Statement of Interest to MSBA
Make a motion which includes the following Resolution: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 13, 2023, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Select...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board make a motion which includes the following Resolution: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 13, 2023, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Select Board of Westwood, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 30, 2023, for the Sheehan Elementary School located at 549 Pond Street, Westwood, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, Priority 5: Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and Priority 7: Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the school district to filing an
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board make a motion which includes the following Resolution: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 13, 2023, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Select Board of Westwood, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 30, 2023, for the Sheehan Elementary School located at 549 Pond Street, Westwood, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, Priority 5: Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and Priority 7: Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the school district to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Also, to authorize the School Committee to submit the application in a timely fashion. 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)
Common Victualler License(s), Request to Open at 5:00 am
Approve the Change of Hours request for Medway Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 115 Providence Highway, and Westwood Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 236 Providence Highway to open at 5:00 a.m....
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Hours request for Medway Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 115 Providence Highway, and Westwood Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 236 Providence Highway to open at 5:00 a.m. on their 2023 Common Victualler licenses, and for the Select Board Clerk's electronic signature to be affixed to the licenses. Both Common Victualler licenses will be amended to reflect hours change and to include that deliveries and dumpster service are prohibited until after 6:00 a.m.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Hours request for Medway Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 115 Providence Highway, and Westwood Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 236 Providence Highway to open at 5:00 a.m. on their 2023 Common Victualler licenses, and for the Select Board Clerk's electronic signature to be affixed to the licenses. Both Common Victualler licenses will be amended to reflect hours change and to include that deliveries and dumpster service are prohibited until after 6:00 a.m. 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)
Indoor Seating
Approve the request for the addition of four interior tables with twenty seats on the 2023 Common Victualler License for Islington Market Group, LLC d/b/a Neroli Mercato, 274 Washington Street
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the request for the addition of four interior tables with twenty seats on the 2023 Common Victualler License for Islington Market Group, LLC d/b/a Neroli Mercato, 274 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the request for the addition of four interior tables with twenty seats on the 2023 Common Victualler License for Islington Market Group, LLC d/b/a Neroli Mercato, 274 Washington Street. 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)
Spaces
Approve the request from Islington Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Neroli, for the use of two designated parking spaces on Washington Street, in front of Neroli Ristorante, for valet drop-off/pick-up...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the request from Islington Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Neroli, for the use of two designated parking spaces on Washington Street, in front of Neroli Ristorante, for valet drop-off/pick-up parking spaces on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., on a trial basis. Any other use of valet parking spaces for special events, outside of Friday or Saturday evenings, would require advance notice to the Select Board and the Westwood Police Department. M. Walsh amended the motion to include one valet parking spot to be used on Friday and Saturday evenings between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and that will increase to two spots at 6:00 p.m. on a trial basis.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the request from Islington Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Neroli, for the use of two designated parking spaces on Washington Street, in front of Neroli Ristorante, for valet drop-off/pick-up parking spaces on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., on a trial basis. Any other use of valet parking spaces for special events, outside of Friday or Saturday evenings, would require advance notice to the Select Board and the Westwood Police Department. M. Walsh amended the motion to include one valet parking spot to be used on Friday and Saturday evenings between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and that will increase to two spots at 6:00 p.m. on a trial basis. 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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Approve Select Board-1, Disposition of Town-Owned Property - 47 Willard Circle, and Select Board -2, Home Rule Petition - An Act Creating the Appointed Positions of Town Treasurer and Tax Collector
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to approve Select Board-1, Disposition of Town-Owned Property - 47 Willard Circle, and Select Board -2, Home Rule Petition - An Act Creating the Appointed Positions of Town Treasurer and Tax Collector.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board vote to approve Select Board-1, Disposition of Town-Owned Property - 47 Willard Circle, and Select Board -2, Home Rule Petition - An Act Creating the Appointed Positions of Town Treasurer and Tax Collector. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. The remaining 2023 Budget Articles (#3-13) will be reviewed at the March 27, 2023, Select Board Meeting. 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 Meeting - start time
Approve a 5:30 p.m. start with registration; awards, recognitions, and swearing-in at 6:00 p.m.; and the start of business to begin at 6:30 p.m. for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve a 5:30 p.m. start with registration; awards, recognitions, and swearing-in at 6:00 p.m.; and the start of business to begin at 6:30 p.m. for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve a 5:30 p.m. start with registration; awards, recognitions, and swearing-in at 6:00 p.m.; and the start of business to begin at 6:30 p.m. for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. 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)
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Proton Therapy Facility - Community Services Agreement
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)
Fire Department Promotional Opportunity
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to proceed with Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, to implement a...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to proceed with Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, to implement a promotional opportunity for four (4) additional Lieutenant positions.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to proceed with Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, to implement a promotional opportunity for four (4) additional Lieutenant positions. 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 27, 2023, and March 7, 2023
Approve the March 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as written
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the March 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the March 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as written. 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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