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January 8, 2024
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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Special Town Meeting (January 17, 2024) - Quorum Reduction Discussion
The Select Board, in consultation with the Town Moderator, vote to reduce the quorum for January 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting from 175 registered voters to 45 registered voters, and for the Town...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board, in consultation with the Town Moderator, vote to reduce the quorum for January 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting from 175 registered voters to 45 registered voters, and for the Town Clerk to notify the Attorney General of the adjusted quorum requirement.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board, in consultation with the Town Moderator, vote to reduce the quorum for January 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting from 175 registered voters to 45 registered voters, and for the Town Clerk to notify the Attorney General of the adjusted quorum requirement. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings left the meeting at 6:12 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 6:15 p.m. 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)
Authorization to Use Mitigation Funds - Ambulance Supplement
Authorize the use of University Station mitigation funds to supplement the purchase of an ambulance
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the use of University Station mitigation funds to supplement the purchase of an ambulance.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board authorize the use of University Station mitigation funds to supplement the purchase of an ambulance. 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)
Close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close the warrant which includes thirty- nine (39) proposed articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the Town's website
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to close the warrant which includes thirty- nine (39) proposed articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the Town's website.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to close the warrant which includes thirty- nine (39) proposed articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the Town's 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint John Isberg as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint John Isberg as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint John Isberg as a Member of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 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 - December 4, 2023, and December 20, 2023
Approve the December 20, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the December 20, 2023, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the December 20, 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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