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November 13, 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
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Cat Rock Field
Grant approval of a One-Day Special Wine and Malt License to Southeast MA-New England Mountain Bike Association for a Turkey Afterburner Event on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Hale's Cat Rock...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant approval of a One-Day Special Wine and Malt License to Southeast MA-New England Mountain Bike Association for a Turkey Afterburner Event on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Hale's Cat Rock Field and Pavilion with the following: 1. For alcohol to be served from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., contingent upon food permit issuance and Public Safety inspections. 2. To allow for the set-up time and clean-up time for alcohol on the premises from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on November 26, 2023. 3. For the electronic signatures of the Select Board Clerk to be affixed to the license.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant approval of a One-Day Special Wine and Malt License to Southeast MA-New England Mountain Bike Association for a Turkey Afterburner Event on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Hale's Cat Rock Field and Pavilion with the following: 1. For alcohol to be served from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., contingent upon food permit issuance and Public Safety inspections. 2. To allow for the set-up time and clean-up time for alcohol on the premises from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on November 26, 2023. 3. For the electronic signatures of the Select Board Clerk 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)
Manager
Approve Brian Martens as the Manager of Record at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve Brian Martens as the Manager of Record at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve Brian Martens as the Manager of Record at Courtyard Boston Dedham/Westwood pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval, and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form. 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 Tax Classification Hearing
Continue the FY24 Tax Classification Public Hearing to the Select Board meeting on December 4, 2023
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board continue the FY24 Tax Classification Public Hearing to the Select Board meeting on December 4, 2023.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board continue the FY24 Tax Classification Public Hearing to the Select Board meeting on December 4, 2023. 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)
Islington Center Redevelopment Traffic Signal Timing Study
A friendly amendment. In addition, include in the study a review of the left-hand turns in the southbound direction of Washington Street to determine when those turns are being made relative to...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved a friendly amendment. In addition, include in the study a review of the left-hand turns in the southbound direction of Washington Street to determine when those turns are being made relative to the light cycle. R. Gotti accepted the friendly amendment.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved a friendly amendment. In addition, include in the study a review of the left-hand turns in the southbound direction of Washington Street to determine when those turns are being made relative to the light cycle. R. Gotti accepted the friendly amendment. 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)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Recommendation
Approve the use of $1,400,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Revenue Loss funds to pay the costs associated with designing, preparing, and obtaining construction bid documents for the Fire Station...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the use of $1,400,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Revenue Loss funds to pay the costs associated with designing, preparing, and obtaining construction bid documents for the Fire Station (Station One), contingent upon the 2024 Special Town Meeting vote to appropriate the remaining funding needed.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the use of $1,400,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Revenue Loss funds to pay the costs associated with designing, preparing, and obtaining construction bid documents for the Fire Station (Station One), contingent upon the 2024 Special Town Meeting vote to appropriate the remaining funding needed. 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)
Municipal and School Facilities Study
Approve the use of $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funds to conduct a Municipal and School Facilities Study
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the use of $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funds to conduct a Municipal and School Facilities Study.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the use of $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funds to conduct a Municipal and School Facilities Study. 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 - October 23, 2023
Approve the October 23, 2023, regular meeting minutes as submitted
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the October 23, 2023, regular meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the October 23, 2023, regular meeting minutes as submitted. 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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