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June 5, 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
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Town Adminstrator's Report
Approve the 14th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 (rescheduled date from May 21, 2023), pending the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 14th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 (rescheduled date from May 21, 2023), pending the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, Building Department, and Public Safety.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 14th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 (rescheduled date from May 21, 2023), pending the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, Building Department, and Public Safety. 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)
Town of Westwood Flag Policy
Adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as drafted (shown below)
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as drafted (shown below).
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraAbstained: Gotti
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as drafted (shown below). M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. R. Gotti Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, abstained. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. TOWN OF WESTWOOD INTERIM FLAG POLICY I. INTRODUCTION This Policy is intended to address flags that are allowed to be flown on the Town of Westwood flagpoles. II. FLAGS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO BE FLOWN The Select Board authorizes the following flags to be flown on Town-owned flagpoles as an expression of the Town's government speech: • The Official flag of the United States of America • The Official flag of MIA-POW • The Official flag of the Purple Heart Award (flown on August 7th of each year) In addition, the Select Board authorizes The Pride Rainbow flag to be flown from an outrigger flagpole on Town Hall during the month of June 2023. No other flags shall be allowed to be flown on Town-owned flagpoles as those flag poles and this policy is NOT intended to establish or serve to create a forum for private expression. Adopted by a vote of the Select Board at its meeting on June 5, 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera ABSTAIN: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
FY24 Release of Capital- First Quarter Funds
Approve the release of the First Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $3,541,250 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the First Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $3,541,250 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the First Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $3,541,250 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. Project lst Quarter July, August, September DPW One ton pickup truck with plow $80,000 Bucket Truck $225,000 One ton dump truck w plow $80,000 Municipal Facility Maintenance $135,000 Energy Efficiency $50,000 Municipal Parking Lots $30,000 Police Station Flooring $35,000 Fire Fire Command Staff Vehicle $72,500 Training Equipment and Props $15,000 IS End User Technology $18,750 Library Library Technology $45,000 Media Suite $50,000 Police Safety Equipment $35,000 Replacement of Vehicles $275,000 Radio Infrastructure $30,000 Total Municipal Capital $1,176,250 School Vehicles $60,000 Total School Capital $60,000 Sewer Stormwater MS4 Requirement $75,000 One Ton Truck $95,000 Sewer Vac Truck Replacement $590,000 Total Sewer Capital $760,000 Additional Capital Improvements - Ambulance Replace Ambulance (A1) $400,000 Rescue Upgrade and Replacement $45,000 Total Additional Capital $445,000 Additional Capital Improvements Backhoe/Loader $175,000 Library Projects $125,000 Schools - Network Upgrade $400,000 Schools - WHS Auditorium $400,000 Total Additional Capital $1,100,000 First Quarter Capital Requested $3,541,250 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Reappoint/appoint individuals to various Boards/Committees. (the list of appointments is included as an attachment to the meeting minutes)
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to reappoint/appoint individuals to various Boards/Committees. (the list of appointments is included as an attachment to the meeting minutes).
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to reappoint/appoint individuals to various Boards/Committees. (the list of appointments is included as an attachment to the 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)
Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator
Approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to appoint the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Assistant...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to appoint the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, or Town Counsel as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the fiscal year 2024, and to give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to appoint the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, or Town Counsel as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the fiscal year 2024, and to give notice to the Town Clerk 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2023
Approve the May 22, 2023, regular meeting minutes
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the May 22, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the May 22, 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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