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May 8, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year
J. Previtera moved to nominate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved to nominate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Nominate Robert Gotti as Clerk for the upcoming year
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Robert Gotti as Clerk for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Robert Gotti as Clerk for the upcoming year. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Previtera)
Nominate him to obtain the role of Third Member
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate him to obtain the role of Third Member.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate him to obtain the role of Third Member. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Westwood Teen Poet Laureate Recommendation
Amend the motion, for the Select Board to appoint Lucie Sechler to serve as the first Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to end on June 30, 2024
R. Gotti moved to amend the motion, for the Select Board to appoint Lucie Sechler to serve as the first Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to end on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to amend the motion, for the Select Board to appoint Lucie Sechler to serve as the first Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to end on June 30, 2024. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Annual Run for Vet 5-Mile Road Race - May 13, 2023
Approve the 8th Annual Run for a Veteran 5-Mile Road Race to take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 13th beginning and ending at Norwood High School; with parts of the 5-mile race to come through...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 8th Annual Run for a Veteran 5-Mile Road Race to take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 13th beginning and ending at Norwood High School; with parts of the 5-mile race to come through Westwood including Oak Street, Pond Street, Clapboardtree Street, and Winter Street, and the approval is in conformance with any requirement of the Public Safety Officer.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 8th Annual Run for a Veteran 5-Mile Road Race to take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 13th beginning and ending at Norwood High School; with parts of the 5-mile race to come through Westwood including Oak Street, Pond Street, Clapboardtree Street, and Winter Street, and the approval is in conformance with any requirement of the Public Safety Officer. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Regular Meeting Minutes for April 26, 2023
Approve April 26, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve April 26, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
Yes: Cummings, GottiJoseph Previtera stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve April 26, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. J. Previtera, recused. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, recused. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings RECUSED: Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, 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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