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May 13, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment of new Youth Poet Laureate
Appoint Elizabeth Lowney to serve as the Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to begin on June 1, 2024, and end on June 30, 2025
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Elizabeth Lowney to serve as the Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to begin on June 1, 2024, and end on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Elizabeth Lowney to serve as the Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to begin on June 1, 2024, and end on June 30, 2025. 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Employment Contracts - CED Dir., DPW Dir., Human Services Dir., and Town Counsel
Sign a new three-year contract with Town Counsel, Patrick Ahearn, effective July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. R. Gotti
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to sign a new three-year contract with Town Counsel, Patrick Ahearn, effective July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to sign a new three-year contract with Town Counsel, Patrick Ahearn, effective July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. 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: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Reorganization of Select Board
Nominate Joseph Previtera to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year
R. Gotti moved to nominate Joseph Previtera to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to nominate Joseph Previtera to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Cummings)
Nominate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings as Clerk for the upcoming year
R. Gotti moved to nominate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings as Clerk for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to nominate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings as Clerk for the upcoming year. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, 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)
Congratulate Robert Gotti on his re- election and nominate him for the role of Third Member for the upcoming year
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board congratulate Robert Gotti on his re- election and nominate him for the role of Third Member for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board congratulate Robert Gotti on his re- election and nominate him for the role of Third Member for the upcoming year. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye, J. Previtera, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Previtera)
University Ave
Close the May 13, 2024, Public Hearing for a new Common Victualler License, Tastefully Done Café and Catering, One University Avenue
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the May 13, 2024, Public Hearing for a new Common Victualler License, Tastefully Done Café and Catering, One University Avenue.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the May 13, 2024, Public Hearing for a new Common Victualler License, Tastefully Done Café and Catering, One University Avenue. R. Gotti Seconded. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. and J. Previtera, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Constellation Energy - Electric Supply Agreement
Authorize Christopher Coleman to sign an extension of the Constellation Energy contract as needed, contingent upon review by Town Counsel
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize Christopher Coleman to sign an extension of the Constellation Energy contract as needed, contingent upon review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize Christopher Coleman to sign an extension of the Constellation Energy contract as needed, contingent upon review by Town Counsel. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Appointment of Treasurer Collector
Adjust the employment agreement between the Town of Westwood and Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Stephanie McManus, in recognition of her additional duties as Treasurer/Collector...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board adjust the employment agreement between the Town of Westwood and Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Stephanie McManus, in recognition of her additional duties as Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Westwood.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board adjust the employment agreement between the Town of Westwood and Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Stephanie McManus, in recognition of her additional duties as Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Westwood. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Select Board Liaison Appointments
The appoint the Select Board members as liaisons to the following Boards and Committees
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the appoint the Select Board members as liaisons to the following Boards and Committees.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the appoint the Select Board members as liaisons to the following Boards and Committees. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Select Board Member Board Position Joe Previtera Aid to the Elderly and Infirm Member Joe Previtera Air Traffic Noise Abatement Officer Member Joe Previtera Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee Member Robert Gotti Long Range Financial Planning Committee Member Robert Gotti School Building Committee Member Robert Gotti Westwood Environmental Action Committee Ex Officio Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Canton Street Project Working Group Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Commission on Disability Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Lien Process Board Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Norfolk County Advisory Board Member RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Regular Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2024
Accept the April 1, 2024, regular meeting minutes
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the April 1, 2024, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the April 1, 2024, regular meeting minutes. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
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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