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March 11, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 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
Algonquin Gas - Temporary Workspace Agreement - Second Amendment
Approve and sign the Second Amendment to the Temporary Workspace Agreement with Algonquin Gas for the property located at 7 Downey Terrace and, for the work to be completed between May 1, 2024,...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Second Amendment to the Temporary Workspace Agreement with Algonquin Gas for the property located at 7 Downey Terrace and, for the work to be completed between May 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Second Amendment to the Temporary Workspace Agreement with Algonquin Gas for the property located at 7 Downey Terrace and, for the work to be completed between May 1, 2024, and October 31, 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)
Islington Center Redevelopment Traffic Signal Timing Study
Accept the motion as stated
J. Previtera moved to accept the motion as stated.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved to accept the motion as stated. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Canton-Everett-Forbes Traffic Count Study
Authorize the expenditure of $38,200.00 for payment of a contract between the Town and BETA Group Inc. for traffic counts in the Canton-Everett-Forbes neighborhood
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to authorize the expenditure of $38,200.00 for payment of a contract between the Town and BETA Group Inc. for traffic counts in the Canton-Everett-Forbes neighborhood.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to authorize the expenditure of $38,200.00 for payment of a contract between the Town and BETA Group Inc. for traffic counts in the Canton-Everett-Forbes neighborhood. 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)
FY25 Budget Update
Approve Financial Articles #1 and #2 as presented
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to approve Financial Articles #1 and #2 as presented.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to approve Financial Articles #1 and #2 as presented. 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)
Agreement
Approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association for FY24 to FY26, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the CBA
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association for FY24 to FY26, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the CBA.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association for FY24 to FY26, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the CBA. 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 and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) for FY24 to FY26, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the CBA
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) for FY24 to FY26, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the CBA.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) for FY24 to FY26, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the CBA. 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
Re-appoint the following to the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Committee, Patrick Ahearn, Laurie DeStefano, Josepha Jowdy, and Phil Shapiro as Members, as well as, John Curran, Lina Arena-DeRosa,...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint the following to the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Committee, Patrick Ahearn, Laurie DeStefano, Josepha Jowdy, and Phil Shapiro as Members, as well as, John Curran, Lina Arena-DeRosa, and Stephanie McManus as Ex-Officio Members, with terms to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint the following to the Aid to the Elderly and Infirmed Committee, Patrick Ahearn, Laurie DeStefano, Josepha Jowdy, and Phil Shapiro as Members, as well as, John Curran, Lina Arena-DeRosa, and Stephanie McManus as Ex-Officio Members, with 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2024
Approve the February 26, 2024, regular meeting minutes
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the February 26, 2024, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the February 26, 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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