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February 26, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Charter Review Committee - Update from Public Forum
Provide direction and agreement with the language as recommended and that the Town Administrator be the Appointing Authority for the appointment of the Town Clerk in consultation with the Select Board
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board provide direction and agreement with the language as recommended and that the Town Administrator be the Appointing Authority for the appointment of the Town Clerk in consultation with the Select Board.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board provide direction and agreement with the language as recommended and that the Town Administrator be the Appointing Authority for the appointment of the Town Clerk in consultation with the Select Board. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. Resident Questions and Comments Fran Fusco, 20 Pine Lane, stated the appointment of the Town Clerk should remain in the hands of the residents and asked for the Town Clerk to be a Westwood resident. 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)
Wegmans Request for an All Alcohol Section 15 Off-Premise License
Vote, per the recommendation of the Alcohol Review Committee, to not include an article at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting seeking the authority from the State Legislature to grant All Alcohol...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote, per the recommendation of the Alcohol Review Committee, to not include an article at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting seeking the authority from the State Legislature to grant All Alcohol Off-Premise licenses.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote, per the recommendation of the Alcohol Review Committee, to not include an article at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting seeking the authority from the State Legislature to grant All Alcohol Off-Premise licenses. 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
Approve the following motions: • Approve the article title and language for Select Board Article #4, General Bylaw Amendment, as amended. • Remove Planning Board Article #7, Housekeeping, per the...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to approve the following motions: • Approve the article title and language for Select Board Article #4, General Bylaw Amendment, as amended. • Remove Planning Board Article #7, Housekeeping, per the request of the Planning Board. J. Previtera,
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to approve the following motions: • Approve the article title and language for Select Board Article #4, General Bylaw Amendment, as amended. • Remove Planning Board Article #7, Housekeeping, per the request of the Planning Board. 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)
Take the following actions: 1. For the Select Board to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Property Owner Authorization Form for submission of permitting applications related to the...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. For the Select Board to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Property Owner Authorization Form for submission of permitting applications related to the proposed antenna and equipment replacement, And, 2. For the Select Board to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a letter memorializing the replacement of the plan set as Exhibit B to May 6, 2015, Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, with the recently submitted plan set titled, "AT&T SITE NUMBER: MA1273, BU #: 842909 WESTWOOD, WASHINGTON ST (MA0638), 300 WASHINGTON STREET, WESTWOOD, MA 02090, EXISTING 89'-6" CONCEALMENT TOWER", and dated October 20, 2022, and revised through January 31, 2024, and authorize the Lease Holder to undertake the antenna and equipment replacement detailed in the aforementioned plan set within the term of the current lease, which runs through August 19, 2025.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. For the Select Board to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Property Owner Authorization Form for submission of permitting applications related to the proposed antenna and equipment replacement, And, 2. For the Select Board to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a letter memorializing the replacement of the plan set as Exhibit B to May 6, 2015, Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, with the recently submitted plan set titled, "AT&T SITE NUMBER: MA1273, BU #: 842909 WESTWOOD, WASHINGTON ST (MA0638), 300 WASHINGTON STREET, WESTWOOD, MA 02090, EXISTING 89'-6" CONCEALMENT TOWER", and dated October 20, 2022, and revised through January 31, 2024, and authorize the Lease Holder to undertake the antenna and equipment replacement detailed in the aforementioned plan set within the term of the current lease, which runs through August 19, 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)
Approve 2024 Little League Parade Date - April 27, 2024
Approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 27, 2024, with a rain date of Sunday, April 28, 2024, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety, Health, and School Departments
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 27, 2024, with a rain date of Sunday, April 28, 2024, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety, Health, and School Departments.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Little League Parade for Saturday, April 27, 2024, with a rain date of Sunday, April 28, 2024, contingent upon final review by the Public Safety, Health, and School Departments. 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)
Vote to Sign and Post - 2024 Presidential Primary Election Warrant
Sign and post the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board sign and post the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board sign and post the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online 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)
Acceptance of the Police Department Automated Defibrillator Grant Award
Accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office Automated Defibrillator Grant in the amount of $1,537.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents as needed
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office Automated Defibrillator Grant in the amount of $1,537.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents as needed.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office Automated Defibrillator Grant in the amount of $1,537.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents as 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)
Acceptance of the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award
Accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $18,717.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents as needed
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $18,717.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents as needed.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $18,717.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents as 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Kathleen Zapcic, David Zapcic, and Barbara Moore as Election Officers with terms to end on June 30, 2024
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Kathleen Zapcic, David Zapcic, and Barbara Moore as Election Officers with terms to end on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board appoint Kathleen Zapcic, David Zapcic, and Barbara Moore as Election Officers with 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well as $40,117.90 from Verizon totaling $88,953.54 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 $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well as $40,117.90 from Verizon totaling $88,953.54 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 $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well as $40,117.90 from Verizon totaling $88,953.54 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 meeting at 8:05 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 - February 5, 2024
Accept the February 5, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the February 5, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board accept the February 5, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes. 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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