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March 27, 2023
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Walsh, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings
Absent: Robert Gotti
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Local Action Unit Application - Affordable Housing Unit - School Street
Authorize the Select Board Chair, Robert Gotti, to sign the Local Action Unit Application for 22 School Street and submit said Application to the Department of Housing & Community Development
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to authorize the Select Board Chair, Robert Gotti, to sign the Local Action Unit Application for 22 School Street and submit said Application to the Department of Housing & Community Development.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to authorize the Select Board Chair, Robert Gotti, to sign the Local Action Unit Application for 22 School Street and submit said Application to the Department of Housing & Community Development. M. Walsh Seconded, out of necessity. P. Ahearn recommended amending the motion to also authorize Michael Walsh to sign the agreement, in the absence of Robert Gotti. M. LeBlanc Cummings accepted the friendly amendment. M. Walsh Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Walsh)
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Approve the following financial articles, and for the presentation of the articles to the Finance and Warrant Commission, as well as the 2023 Finance and Warrant Commission Annual Report: • Budget...
M. Leblanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to approve the following financial articles, and for the presentation of the articles to the Finance and Warrant Commission, as well as the 2023 Finance and Warrant Commission Annual Report: • Budget -3: FY24 Operating Budgets (Appendix "D") • Budget -4: Appropriation - Municipal Capital Improvements • Budget -5: Appropriation - School Capital Improvements • Budget -6: Appropriation - Sewer Capital Improvements • Budget -7: Appropriation - Sewer Capital Borrowing • Budget -8: Appropriation - Additional Capital Improvements • Budget -9: Appropriation - Additional Capital Improvements • Budget -10: Appropriation - Stabilization Fund FY24 • Budget -11: Appropriation - OPEB Liability Trust Fund - FY24 • Budget -12: Appropriation - Fire Ladder Truck Borrowing • Budget -13: Appropriation - Cemetery Expansion Construction Borrowing
From the minutes
“M. Leblanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to approve the following financial articles, and for the presentation of the articles to the Finance and Warrant Commission, as well as the 2023 Finance and Warrant Commission Annual Report: • Budget -3: FY24 Operating Budgets (Appendix "D") • Budget -4: Appropriation - Municipal Capital Improvements • Budget -5: Appropriation - School Capital Improvements • Budget -6: Appropriation - Sewer Capital Improvements • Budget -7: Appropriation - Sewer Capital Borrowing • Budget -8: Appropriation - Additional Capital Improvements • Budget -9: Appropriation - Additional Capital Improvements • Budget -10: Appropriation - Stabilization Fund FY24 • Budget -11: Appropriation - OPEB Liability Trust Fund - FY24 • Budget -12: Appropriation - Fire Ladder Truck Borrowing • Budget -13: Appropriation - Cemetery Expansion Construction Borrowing M. Walsh Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Walsh)
4th Quarter Funds - Release of Capital
Approve the release of the 4th Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $555,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 4th Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $555,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 4th Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $555,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. M. Walsh Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Walsh)
Regular Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2023
Approve March 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as written
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve March 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve March 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as written. M. Walsh Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Walsh)
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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