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May 28, 2024
7 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
Street, to provide service to 26 Dartmouth Street
Close the May 28, 2024, Public Hearing for Eversource, Petition for Conduit, University Avenue at Dartmouth Street
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the May 28, 2024, Public Hearing for Eversource, Petition for Conduit, University Avenue at Dartmouth Street.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the May 28, 2024, Public Hearing for Eversource, Petition for Conduit, University Avenue at Dartmouth Street. 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)
Amendment
Authorize the Select Board Chair or Town Administrator to sign the Norfolk County-8 Local Public Health Coalition Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) First Amendment on behalf of the Town of Westwood
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Select Board Chair or Town Administrator to sign the Norfolk County-8 Local Public Health Coalition Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) First Amendment on behalf of the Town of Westwood.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Select Board Chair or Town Administrator to sign the Norfolk County-8 Local Public Health Coalition Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) First Amendment on behalf of 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)
Wegmans Massachusetts Inc. d/b/a Wegmans, 169 University Ave, Change of Officers
Approve the Change of Officer application for the Director, Senior V. P., and Secretary positions at Wegmans Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Wegmans, pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC)...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officer application for the Director, Senior V. P., and Secretary positions at Wegmans Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Wegmans, pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the Select Board's electronic signatures to be affixed to the ABCC Local Licensing Authority Form.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officer application for the Director, Senior V. P., and Secretary positions at Wegmans Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Wegmans, pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the Select Board's electronic signatures to be affixed to the ABCC Local Licensing Authority Form. 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)
Westwood Environmental Action Committee - Bylaw Revision
Accept the Westwood Environmental Action Committee Bylaw revisions, as approved by the Westwood Environmental Action Committee on May 16, 2024
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the Westwood Environmental Action Committee Bylaw revisions, as approved by the Westwood Environmental Action Committee on May 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the Westwood Environmental Action Committee Bylaw revisions, as approved by the Westwood Environmental Action Committee on May 16, 2024. 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Make the following appointments
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board make the following appointments.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board make the following appointments. R. Gotti Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. 1. Appoint Philip Giordano as a Member, and Kathleen Nee, as an Alternate Member, to the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2025. 2. Appoint Steve Olanoff as a Member of the MBTA Advisory Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 3. Appoint Philip Giordano as a Member of the Regional Transportation Advisory Council with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 4. Appoint Sean Weller as a Member, and Ellen Larkin Rollings as an Alternate Member of the Three Rivers Inter-Local Council with terms to expire on June 30, 2025. 5. Appoint Kathleen Nee as a Member of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 6. Appoint Joshua Ames, as an Ex-Officio Member/Planning Board Liaison of the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 7. Appoint Ellen Larkin Rollings as a Member of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 8. Appoint Ellen Larkin Rollings as a Member of the Canton Street Project Working Group with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. 9. Appoint the Town Administrator to the following roles with terms to expire on June 30, 2025: • American with Disabilities Act Coordinator • Chief Procurement Officer • Compensation Agent • Fair Housing Director • Municipal Hearings Officer • Parking Clerk 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $48,529.19 from Comcast, as well as $36,831.85 from Verizon totaling $85,361.04 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,529.19 from Comcast, as well as $36,831.85 from Verizon totaling $85,361.04 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
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,529.19 from Comcast, as well as $36,831.85 from Verizon totaling $85,361.04 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. J. Previtera Seconded, Out of Necessity. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. R. Gotti asked if a discussion with the Westwood Media Center Board should take place at a future Select Board meeting, to address trends in cable company revenues and how that could impact WMC resources. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 6:48 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Regular Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2024, and May 6, 2024
Approve the May 6, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the May 6, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the May 6, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti Seconded. 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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