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May 22, 2023
8 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
Failure
Failure
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
From the minutes
“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)
Close the Public Hearing
R. Gotti moved to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to close the Public Hearing. 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)
Approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $600,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to the Special Education Cost Account
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $600,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to the Special Education Cost Account.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $600,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to the Special Education Cost Account. 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)
Appointment of Care of Graves Officer
Appoint Michelle Miller as the Care of Graves Officer, for a term to expire as mutually agreed upon by the town and the Select Board
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Michelle Miller as the Care of Graves Officer, for a term to expire as mutually agreed upon by the town and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Michelle Miller as the Care of Graves Officer, for a term to expire as mutually agreed upon by the town and the Select Board. 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)
Dedham Westwood Water Board of Commissioners - Interim Commissioner Appointment
Appoint John Hickey as a Dedham Westwood Water Interim Commissioner, representing Westwood, for a term to begin on June 1, 2023, and to serve in this role until the Select Board appoints a...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint John Hickey as a Dedham Westwood Water Interim Commissioner, representing Westwood, for a term to begin on June 1, 2023, and to serve in this role until the Select Board appoints a permanent Water Commissioner or until mutually agreed upon.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint John Hickey as a Dedham Westwood Water Interim Commissioner, representing Westwood, for a term to begin on June 1, 2023, and to serve in this role until the Select Board appoints a permanent Water Commissioner or until mutually agreed upon. 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)
Select Board Liaison Appointments
Appoint as previously stated the Members to the Boards and Committees as discussed (listed below)
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint as previously stated the Members to the Boards and Committees as discussed (listed below).
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint as previously stated the Members to the Boards and Committees as discussed (listed below). J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. Member Board Start Date End Date Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Commission on Disability 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Human Rights Task Force* 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Lien Process Board 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Norfolk County Advisory Board 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Robert Gotti Long Range Financial Planning Committee 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Robert Gotti School Building Committee 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Robert Gotti Westwood Environmental Action Committee 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Joseph Previtera Aid to the Elderly and Infirm 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 Joseph Previtera Air Traffic Noise Abatement Officer 05/22/2023 06/30/2024 *Committee appointed by the Town Administrator The Board will review the Select Board Liaison appointment to the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee at a future meeting. 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well as $37,436.92 from Verizon totaling $87,973.40 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well as $37,436.92 from Verizon totaling $87,973.40 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well as $37,436.92 from Verizon totaling $87,973.40 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 6:53 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Regular Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2023
Approve the May 8, 2023, regular meeting minutes
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the May 8, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the May 8, 2023, regular meeting minutes. 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)
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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