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December 20, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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2024 Pan Mass Challenge Kid's Ride - May 19, 2024
Approve the 15th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 15th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, and Building Department.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the 15th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, and Building Department. 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)
Regulatory Agreement - 436 Washington Street
Authorize its Chair to sign the Application for 436 Washington Street and submit said Application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) EOHLC for approval and further...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize its Chair to sign the Application for 436 Washington Street and submit said Application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) EOHLC for approval and further endorsement.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize its Chair to sign the Application for 436 Washington Street and submit said Application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) EOHLC for approval and further endorsement. 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)
Obed Baker House - Approval of Deed
Approve the motion as read by Dan Bailey
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the motion as read by Dan Bailey.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the motion as read by Dan Bailey. 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 Land Trust and Prout Farm, 665 Clapboardtree Street
Sign and post the warrant for the January 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout town and on the town website
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the warrant for the January 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout town and on the town website.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the warrant for the January 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout town and on the town website. 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)
Release of 3rd Quarter Capital
Approve the release of the Third Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $118,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the Third Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $118,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the Third Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $118,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. 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)
Canton Street Project Working Group
Take the following actions: 1. Appoint at-large residents Ed Driscoll, Grace Doshi, Steve Rafsky, Maureen White, Amy Gold Yale, and Gary Yessallian as Members of the Canton Street Project Working...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. Appoint at-large residents Ed Driscoll, Grace Doshi, Steve Rafsky, Maureen White, Amy Gold Yale, and Gary Yessallian as Members of the Canton Street Project Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. Appoint at-large residents Ed Driscoll, Grace Doshi, Steve Rafsky, Maureen White, Amy Gold Yale, and Gary Yessallian as Members of the Canton Street Project Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2024. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. 2. Appoint Marianne LeBlanc Cummings (Select Board Liaison/Representative), Ellen Rollings Larkin (Planning Board Representative), and Tom McShane (Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee) to the Canton Street Project Working Group for terms to expire on June 30, 2024. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. 3. Appoint Todd Korchin, Brendan Ryan, Nora Loughnane, Steve Lund, and Steve Conley as Ex-Officio Members of the Canton Street Project Working Group for terms to end 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)
Approve Non-Union Agreement
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with non-union personnel, Chief Deckers
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with non-union personnel, Chief Deckers.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with non-union personnel, Chief Deckers. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. C. Coleman noted that the current Assistant Fire Chief, Steve Lund, will serve as Interim Fire Chief. 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 Ann Cronin, Christopher Devens, Gail Sebet, and Colleen McLean as Election Officers for terms to expire on June 30, 2024
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Ann Cronin, Christopher Devens, Gail Sebet, and Colleen McLean as Election Officers for terms to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Ann Cronin, Christopher Devens, Gail Sebet, and Colleen McLean as Election Officers for terms 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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