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July 12, 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
Town Administrator's Report
Adopt the Planning Board's motion on the MBTA Communities Action Plan, as the Planning Board passed it
It was recommended that the Select Board adopt the Planning Board's motion regarding the MBTA Communities Action Plan as previously passed by the Planning Board. R. Gotti, so moved.
Joint meeting with the Planning Board; only the Select Board members' votes are shown (the Planning Board voted 4-0 on its own motion).
From the minutes
“It was recommended that the Select Board adopt the Planning Board's motion regarding the MBTA Communities Action Plan as previously passed by the Planning Board. R. Gotti, so moved. 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)
Street
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)
Special One Day License - Beer and Wine - Wedding at Hale
Approve the One Day Special License for beer and wine to Joel Wool for a wedding reception on August 20, 2023, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the One Day Special License for beer and wine to Joel Wool for a wedding reception on August 20, 2023, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which includes time for set up and clean up. This approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments and the issuance of a food permit and tent permit. In addition, for the electronic signature of the Select Board to be affixed to the One-Day Special License, beer and wine, for Joel Wool's August 20, 2023 Wedding Reception.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the One Day Special License for beer and wine to Joel Wool for a wedding reception on August 20, 2023, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which includes time for set up and clean up. This approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments and the issuance of a food permit and tent permit. In addition, for the electronic signature of the Select Board to be affixed to the One-Day Special License, beer and wine, for Joel Wool's August 20, 2023 Wedding Reception. 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)
FY23 Year-End Close
Approve the transfer of $153,000 from the Select Board Reserve Account to close out FY23. Transfer needed: To: Fire Salary Budget - due to the settled contract $153,000 From: Select Board Reserve...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $153,000 from the Select Board Reserve Account to close out FY23. Transfer needed: To: Fire Salary Budget - due to the settled contract $153,000 From: Select Board Reserve $153,000
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $153,000 from the Select Board Reserve Account to close out FY23. Transfer needed: To: Fire Salary Budget - due to the settled contract $153,000 From: Select Board Reserve $153,000 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 Kyle Piche to serve as a Member of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
R. Gotti moved to appoint Kyle Piche to serve as a Member of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to appoint Kyle Piche to serve as a Member of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 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 June 21, 2023
Approve the June 21, 2023, regular meeting minutes
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the June 21, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the June 21, 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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