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August 28, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
request for continuance to September 11, 2023, Select Board Meeting
Continue the Class I Dealer Public Hearing for AM Boston Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Aston Martin Boston until the next Select Board meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., via Zoom webinar
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board continue the Class I Dealer Public Hearing for AM Boston Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Aston Martin Boston until the next Select Board meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., via Zoom webinar.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board continue the Class I Dealer Public Hearing for AM Boston Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Aston Martin Boston until the next Select Board meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., via Zoom webinar. 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)
Public Hearing - Poke Bros. New Common Victualler License - 127 University Avenue
Close the August 28, 2023, Poke Bros. University DR LLC., d/b/a Poke Bros. Bowls, 127 University Avenue, Public Hearing
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close the August 28, 2023, Poke Bros. University DR LLC., d/b/a Poke Bros. Bowls, 127 University Avenue, Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close the August 28, 2023, Poke Bros. University DR LLC., d/b/a Poke Bros. Bowls, 127 University Avenue, 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)
Climate and Energy (GCoM)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy commitment letter and for the town to undertake measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy commitment letter and for the town to undertake measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for the impacts of climate change, to increase sustainable practices, and increase access to clean and renewable energy.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy commitment letter and for the town to undertake measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for the impacts of climate change, to increase sustainable practices, and increase access to clean and renewable energy. 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)
Elementary School HVAC
Submit an application in the amount of $1,027,249 in HVAC Systems work for the new Pine Hill School to be applied to Westwood's restricted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with Norfolk County
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to submit an application in the amount of $1,027,249 in HVAC Systems work for the new Pine Hill School to be applied to Westwood's restricted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with Norfolk County.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to submit an application in the amount of $1,027,249 in HVAC Systems work for the new Pine Hill School to be applied to Westwood's restricted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with Norfolk County. 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)
Cameras
Approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funds, up to $250,000, to purchase a new access control and camera system, to be installed at Carby Street, Fire Station Two, Main...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funds, up to $250,000, to purchase a new access control and camera system, to be installed at Carby Street, Fire Station Two, Main Library, Police Station, Town Hall, Senior Center, and Wentworth Hall, or as needed.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funds, up to $250,000, to purchase a new access control and camera system, to be installed at Carby Street, Fire Station Two, Main Library, Police Station, Town Hall, Senior Center, and Wentworth Hall, or as needed. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Service Employees International Union, Local 888 (SEIU) Memorandum of Agreement
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the Service Employee International Union, Local 888 (SEIU)
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the Service Employee International Union, Local 888 (SEIU).
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the Service Employee International Union, Local 888 (SEIU). 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 - August 14, 2023
Approve the August 14, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the August 14, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the August 14, 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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