April 16, 2024

“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote approval of the one-year $6,125,000 BAN as recommended by the Town Treasurer and have Select Board members sign the closing documents. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. BAN - Bond Counsel Vote (to be included in the April 16, 2024, Select Board Meeting Minutes) I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held April 16, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Paul R. Hanlon Elementary School construction project authorized by vote of the Town passed on October 18, 2021 (Article 1) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $6,125,000 4.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 2, 2024, and payable May 2, 2025, to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $49,796.25. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 26, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated April 3, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant the One Day Wine and Malt Special License to Jacklyn Ross on behalf of Hale Education, Inc. for the Everwild, Women's (Mountain Bike) MTB Day on May 4, 2024, at Cat Rock Field, on Hale Reservation from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., time includes set up and clean up. This approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments and the issuance of a food permit. In addition, allow for the Select Board's electronic signatures to be affixed to the license. 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board grant the One Day Wine and Malt Special License to Julia Landau-Taylor for a Wedding reception on May 25, 2024, at located at the Andy Cucchiara Learning Center (ACLC)/ Hale Reservation from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., time includes set up and clean up. This approval is pending final signoffs by Public Safety departments and the issuance of a food permit and tent permit. In addition, allow for the Select Board's electronic signatures to be affixed to the license. 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the release of the Fourth Quarter FY24 Capital totaling $790,750 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board create a Working Group to identify areas in town for dogs to be allowed off-leash or potential areas for a natural or contained dog park. The said Working Group would be made up of the following: • Select Board Member • Conservation Commission Member • Planning Board Member • School Committee Member • At Large Residents (3) • Community and Economic Development Department Representative - Ex-Officio • Police Department Representative - Ex-Officio • Department of Public Works Representative - Ex-Officio 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board sign the Employment Agreement between the Town of Westwood and Fire Chief, Steven Lund. 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board vote to adopt the proposed Town of Westwood Flag Policy as drafted. J. Previtera Seconded. Vote 2-1. J. Previtera, no. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board take the following actions: 1. Appoint Michael Curtin and Victoria Makrides as members of the Commission on Disability with terms to start on July 1, 2024, and to end on June 30, 2027. 2. Appoint Mark Broderick and Priscilla West Lyons as Election Officers with terms to expire on June 30, 2024. 3. Appoint Patrick French as the Westwood Media Center Representative to the Select Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2027. 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)

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