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December 4, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Norfolk Golf Club, 166 East Street - Change of Officers Application
Approve the Change of Officers application for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2024 License year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic signatures of the...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officers application for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2024 License year 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 the Change of Officers application for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2024 License year 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)
Public Hearing - 2024 All License Renewals
Close the December 4, 2023, Public Hearing for 2024 License Renewals
R. Gotti moved to close the December 4, 2023, Public Hearing for 2024 License Renewals.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to close the December 4, 2023, Public Hearing for 2024 License Renewals. 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)
Norfolk Golf Club, 166 East Street - Mother's Day Brunch, Annual Hours Extension
Grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2024, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2024, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2024, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch. 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 - continued from November 13, 2023
Close the Board of Assessors Meeting, and
N. Hyde moved to close the Board of Assessors Meeting, and
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to close the Board of Assessors Meeting, and M. Murphy Seconded. 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)
2024 Special Town Meeting (January 17, 2024) - Start Time
Approve the 2024 Special Town Meeting (January 17, 2024) starting at 6:30 p.m. with check-in beginning at 5:30 p.m
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 2024 Special Town Meeting (January 17, 2024) starting at 6:30 p.m. with check-in beginning at 5:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 2024 Special Town Meeting (January 17, 2024) starting at 6:30 p.m. with check-in beginning at 5:30 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)
remove articles
Remove Article #3 (miscellaneous article), and to accept Article #1, Fire Station Design and Bid Document Funding, and Article #2, Debt Housekeeping - Fire Department Multi-Purpose Vehicle, as written
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to remove Article #3 (miscellaneous article), and to accept Article #1, Fire Station Design and Bid Document Funding, and Article #2, Debt Housekeeping - Fire Department Multi-Purpose Vehicle, as written.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to remove Article #3 (miscellaneous article), and to accept Article #1, Fire Station Design and Bid Document Funding, and Article #2, Debt Housekeeping - Fire Department Multi-Purpose Vehicle, 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)
Approve Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Sewer Debt
Approve the sale of a $125,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and to adopt the vote prepared by Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of the Town's Sewer Bond...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the sale of a $125,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and to adopt the vote prepared by Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of the Town's Sewer Bond to the MWRA dated December 11, 2023. In addition, for the full text of the Bond Counsel MWRA vote to be included in the December 4, 2023, Select Board decision notice and meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the sale of a $125,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and to adopt the vote prepared by Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of the Town's Sewer Bond to the MWRA dated December 11, 2023. In addition, for the full text of the Bond Counsel MWRA vote to be included in the December 4, 2023, Select Board decision notice and meeting minutes. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. Town of Westwood, Massachusetts $125,000 Sewer Bond CERTIFICATE We, the members of the Select Board and the Treasurer of the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that we have signed the $125,000 Sewer Bond (the "Bond") of the Town dated December 11, 2023, and payable, without interest, in installments on November 15 of each year as set forth below: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $12,500 2029 $12,500 2025 12,500 2030 12,500 2026 12,500 2031 12,500 2027 12,500 2032 12,500 2028 12,500 2033 12,500 The Bond bears the Town seal, which is also affixed to this certificate. We further certify that the Loan Agreement with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") dated December 11, 2023 providing for the sale of the Bond has been signed by the Assistant Treasurer and the Finance Director, and that the Financial Assistance Agreement dated December 11, 2023 relating to the Project financed by the Bond has been signed by the Assistant Treasurer and the Finance Director and we hereby confirm those Agreements. The Loan Agreement and the Financial Assistance Agreement are sometimes referred to collectively in this certificate as the "Agreements." Capitalized terms used in this certificate and not otherwise defined shall have the same meanings given those terms in the Agreements. We, the members of the Select Board and the Treasurer, also certify as follows: 1. Authority. The Bond is issued pursuant to G.L. c.44 §7(1) and a .” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Open 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (May 6, 2024)
Open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2024
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well as $40,213.38 from Verizon totaling $88,946.32 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well as $40,213.38 from Verizon totaling $88,946.32 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well as $40,213.38 from Verizon totaling $88,946.32 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 Select Board meeting at 8.46 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Regular Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2023
Approve the November 13, 2023, regular meeting minutes as submitted
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the November 13, 2023, regular meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the November 13, 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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