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August 14, 2023
11 recorded votes, 3 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
Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger
Approve the Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger on Sunday, October 22, 2023, for a 3-mile walk to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and to end around 5:00 p.m
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger on Sunday, October 22, 2023, for a 3-mile walk to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and to end around 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger on Sunday, October 22, 2023, for a 3-mile walk to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and to end around 5:00 p.m. 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)
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)
Fire Department Staffing Discussion
Authorize the Fire Chief to fund to increase to nine (9) personnel at night, as soon as possible, based on the recommendation of the Fire Chief at tonight's meeting
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Fire Chief to fund to increase to nine (9) personnel at night, as soon as possible, based on the recommendation of the Fire Chief at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Fire Chief to fund to increase to nine (9) personnel at night, as soon as possible, based on the recommendation of the Fire Chief at tonight's meeting. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. As the Board moves through the FY25 budget steering process, the Board will discuss the necessary funding needed to get to the recommended eleven personnel. 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)
Fire Station One Feasibility Study
Provide approval to the Town Administrator and Dore and Whittier to proceed with the Feasibility Study for a new building on the existing site of Fire Station One
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board provide approval to the Town Administrator and Dore and Whittier to proceed with the Feasibility Study for a new building on the existing site of Fire Station One.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board provide approval to the Town Administrator and Dore and Whittier to proceed with the Feasibility Study for a new building on the existing site of Fire Station One. 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)
Hale Conservation Restriction Update
Authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once all three parties (Westwood, Dover, and Hale) have agreed to the agreement, to post the draft Conservation Restriction agreement and to...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once all three parties (Westwood, Dover, and Hale) have agreed to the agreement, to post the draft Conservation Restriction agreement and to accept any revisions adopted during the process.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraRobert Gotti stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once all three parties (Westwood, Dover, and Hale) have agreed to the agreement, to post the draft Conservation Restriction agreement and to accept any revisions adopted during the process. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, recused. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Pierce Atwood, LLP., Special Counsel - Conflict of Interest Waiver
The Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest Waiver, for Pierce Atwood LLP., Special Counsel, for Hale Education Inc
J. Previtera moved the Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest Waiver, for Pierce Atwood LLP., Special Counsel, for Hale Education Inc.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraAbstained: Gotti
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved the Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest Waiver, for Pierce Atwood LLP., Special Counsel, for Hale Education Inc. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, recused. 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)
Westwood Police Association, Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Authorize approval of the Westwood Police Association Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement and allow the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the document
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize approval of the Westwood Police Association Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement and allow the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the document.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize approval of the Westwood Police Association Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement and allow the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the document. 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
Authorize approval of the United Food and Commercial Workers Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement and allow the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the document
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize approval of the United Food and Commercial Workers Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement and allow the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the document.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize approval of the United Food and Commercial Workers Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement and allow the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the document. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. P. Ahearn rejoined the meeting at 8:01 p.m. 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 $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well as $84,838.97 from Verizon totaling $135,634.20 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well as $84,838.97 from Verizon totaling $135,634.20 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraAbstained: Cummings
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well as $84,838.97 from Verizon totaling $135,634.20 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 8:02 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera ABSTAIN: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
The Select Board: 1. Re-appoint Vesna Maneva to serve as a Member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 2. Re-appoint Robert Folsom and appoint Mary Joyce, Wendy...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board: 1. Re-appoint Vesna Maneva to serve as a Member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 2. Re-appoint Robert Folsom and appoint Mary Joyce, Wendy Wilhelm, and Michael Walsh to serve as Members of the Council of Aging with terms to expire on June 30, 2026. 3. Appoint Charleen Sotolongo to serve as an Election Officer for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 4. Appoint Gitanjeli (Gita) Singh to serve as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 5. Appoint Beverly Rainforth to serve as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025 (to fill a resignation). 6. Re-appoint Steve Harte to serve as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board: 1. Re-appoint Vesna Maneva to serve as a Member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 2. Re-appoint Robert Folsom and appoint Mary Joyce, Wendy Wilhelm, and Michael Walsh to serve as Members of the Council of Aging with terms to expire on June 30, 2026. 3. Appoint Charleen Sotolongo to serve as an Election Officer for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 4. Appoint Gitanjeli (Gita) Singh to serve as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 5. Appoint Beverly Rainforth to serve as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025 (to fill a resignation). 6. Re-appoint Steve Harte to serve as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee 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 - July 12, 2023
Approve the July 12, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the July 12, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the July 12, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written. 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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