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September 11, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 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
continuation to September 11, 2023
Close the Aston Martin Boston Class 1 Auto Dealer License Public Hearing. This Public Hearing is a continuation of the August 28, 2023, Select Board meeting
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close the Aston Martin Boston Class 1 Auto Dealer License Public Hearing. This Public Hearing is a continuation of the August 28, 2023, Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close the Aston Martin Boston Class 1 Auto Dealer License Public Hearing. This Public Hearing is a continuation of the August 28, 2023, Select Board meeting. 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)
and Malt License and Manager of Record
Close September 11, 2023, Pollard's Test Kitchen, 687 High Street, new Section 15 Off-Premise Wine and Malt License Public Hearing
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close September 11, 2023, Pollard's Test Kitchen, 687 High Street, new Section 15 Off-Premise Wine and Malt License Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close September 11, 2023, Pollard's Test Kitchen, 687 High Street, new Section 15 Off-Premise Wine and Malt License 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)
License, St. Mark's Greek Fest 2023
Grant approval to St. Mark's One Day, Special Beer and Wine License (two consecutive day license) to serve alcohol on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday,...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant approval to St. Mark's One Day, Special Beer and Wine License (two consecutive day license) to serve alcohol on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the time to set up and remove alcohol from the premises from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, through Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., pending public safety inspections and food permit issuance. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant approval to St. Mark's One Day, Special Beer and Wine License (two consecutive day license) to serve alcohol on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the time to set up and remove alcohol from the premises from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, through Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., pending public safety inspections and food permit issuance. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. 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)
FY24 Release of Capital - Second Quarter Funds
Approve the release of the Second Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $726,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. Department Capital...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the Second Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $726,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. Department Capital Request Amount Fire Department Radio Upgrade and Replacement $28,000 Information Services (IT) End User Technology $18,750 Police Department Safety Equipment $30,000 Police Department Radio Infrastructure $30,000 School Department HVAC $50,000 School Department Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $40,000 School Department Copiers $30,000 Sewer Department Pump Station Upgrade $500,000 Total $726,750
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the Second Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $726,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. Department Capital Request Amount Fire Department Radio Upgrade and Replacement $28,000 Information Services (IT) End User Technology $18,750 Police Department Safety Equipment $30,000 Police Department Radio Infrastructure $30,000 School Department HVAC $50,000 School Department Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $40,000 School Department Copiers $30,000 Sewer Department Pump Station Upgrade $500,000 Total $726,750 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)
Intermunicipal Agreement - Animal Control Services
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the Town of Dedham for shared Animal Control Services
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the Town of Dedham for shared Animal Control Services.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the Town of Dedham for shared Animal Control Services. 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)
2023 Fall Town Meeting Discussion
Cancel the 2023 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2023 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2023 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision with regard to such meeting be posted in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. 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 Catherine Levine to the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Catherine Levine to the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Catherine Levine to the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 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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