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October 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
Transfer of License Applications - Letter to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission
Approve a letter to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) confirming that the Town does not process license transfers and for the electronic signature of the Select Board Chair to be...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve a letter to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) confirming that the Town does not process license transfers and for the electronic signature of the Select Board Chair to be affixed to the letter.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve a letter to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) confirming that the Town does not process license transfers and for the electronic signature of the Select Board Chair to be affixed to the letter. 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)
All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment License
Close October 11, 2023, Bar Cino, Westwood Inc. d/b/a Bar Cino, 569 High Street, new Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment License Public Hearing
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close October 11, 2023, Bar Cino, Westwood Inc. d/b/a Bar Cino, 569 High Street, new Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment License Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close October 11, 2023, Bar Cino, Westwood Inc. d/b/a Bar Cino, 569 High Street, new Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment 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)
Avenue, Common Victualler License
Close October 11, 2023, Flying Eagle Birdies Inc. d/b/a Birdies Hot Chicken, 135 University Avenue, new Common Victualler License Public Hearing
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close October 11, 2023, Flying Eagle Birdies Inc. d/b/a Birdies Hot Chicken, 135 University Avenue, new Common Victualler License Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close October 11, 2023, Flying Eagle Birdies Inc. d/b/a Birdies Hot Chicken, 135 University Avenue, new Common Victualler 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)
Neroli Mercato, 274 Washington Street, Change to Existing Common Victualler License
Amend the Neroli Mercato Common Victualler License and approve the change of hours to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, with the condition that proper signage must be displayed stating no off-premise...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board amend the Neroli Mercato Common Victualler License and approve the change of hours to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, with the condition that proper signage must be displayed stating no off-premise alcohol sales until after 8:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday and after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the amended Common Victualler License.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board amend the Neroli Mercato Common Victualler License and approve the change of hours to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, with the condition that proper signage must be displayed stating no off-premise alcohol sales until after 8:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday and after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the amended Common Victualler 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)
Common Victualler License and Entertainment License
Amend the Neroli Ristorante Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment License and approve the change of hours request to open at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Also, the...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board amend the Neroli Ristorante Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment License and approve the change of hours request to open at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Also, the electronic signatures of the Select Board are to be affixed to the amended Common Victualler License and Entertainment License.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board amend the Neroli Ristorante Section 12 All Alcohol Common Victualler License and Entertainment License and approve the change of hours request to open at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Also, the electronic signatures of the Select Board are to be affixed to the amended Common Victualler License and Entertainment License. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. As an extension of his Town Administrator's Report, C. Coleman announced that Joe Doyle recently resigned as Westwood's Building Commissioner and Building Inspector Michael Perkins has been selected as the new Building Commissioner. C. Coleman thanked Joe Doyle for his twenty-five years of service to the town. 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 Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Dorothy ("Dori") Parmelee as a Member of the Youth and Family Services Advisory Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Dorothy ("Dori") Parmelee as a Member of the Youth and Family Services Advisory Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Dorothy ("Dori") Parmelee as a Member of the Youth and Family Services Advisory Board with 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 - August 28, 2023, and September 11, 2023
Approve the September 11, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the September 11, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the September 11, 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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