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June 21, 2023
7 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
Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Restriction Agreement and Release
Approve the Restriction Agreement and Release, and authorize special town counsel to deliver it to counsel for Dana Farber
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Restriction Agreement and Release, and authorize special town counsel to deliver it to counsel for Dana Farber.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Restriction Agreement and Release, and authorize special town counsel to deliver it to counsel for Dana Farber. 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)
Regulatory Agreement - Affordable Housing Unit - School Street
Regulatory Agreement - Affordable Housing Unit - School Street
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
The minutes record the result as "Continued".
From the minutes
“RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/14/2023 6:00 PM MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Designate Westwood Affordable Housing Associates, Inc. (WAHA) as its designee to exercise its right to purchase the above- mentioned condominium (130 University Avenue, Unit #1205) for a price not...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to designate Westwood Affordable Housing Associates, Inc. (WAHA) as its designee to exercise its right to purchase the above- mentioned condominium (130 University Avenue, Unit #1205) for a price not exceeding $249,800 and subject to a new Deed Rider which is identical in form and substance to the original Deed Rider.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to designate Westwood Affordable Housing Associates, Inc. (WAHA) as its designee to exercise its right to purchase the above- mentioned condominium (130 University Avenue, Unit #1205) for a price not exceeding $249,800 and subject to a new Deed Rider which is identical in form and substance to the original Deed Rider. 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)
Sidewalk Fund - Release of Funds
Approve the release of $93,607 in funding from the Sidewalk Fund and for the funds to be used in conjunction with the Complete Streets Grant to construct the Downey Street sidewalk
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of $93,607 in funding from the Sidewalk Fund and for the funds to be used in conjunction with the Complete Streets Grant to construct the Downey Street sidewalk.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of $93,607 in funding from the Sidewalk Fund and for the funds to be used in conjunction with the Complete Streets Grant to construct the Downey Street sidewalk. 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)
Agreement
Approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the Westwood Police Superior Officers Association for FY24-26, and for the electronic signatures of the board to be...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the Westwood Police Superior Officers Association for FY24-26, and for the electronic signatures of the board to be affixed to the CBA.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the Westwood Police Superior Officers Association for FY24-26, and for the electronic signatures of the board to be affixed to the CBA. 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)
Agreements
Authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to sign Memorandum of Agreement's with Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, or Service Employees International Union,...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to sign Memorandum of Agreement's with Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, or Service Employees International Union, Local 888 if ratified by the respective Unions between June 22, 2023, and June 30, 2023, in consultation with the Select Board members.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to sign Memorandum of Agreement's with Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, or Service Employees International Union, Local 888 if ratified by the respective Unions between June 22, 2023, and June 30, 2023, in consultation with the Select Board members. 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)
Appointments and Reappointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint the following, as per the attached listing, to the various Boards and Committees
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint the following, as per the attached listing, to the various Boards and Committees.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint the following, as per the attached listing, to the various Boards and Committees. 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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