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June 10, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FY25 Release of Capital - First Quarter Funds
Approve the release of the FY25 Capital totaling $3,222,250 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the release of the FY25 Capital totaling $3,222,250 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the release of the FY25 Capital totaling $3,222,250 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. 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)
Traffic Supervisors Memorandum of Agreement FY25 - FY27
Approve the Westwood Traffic Supervisors proposed contract for Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2027
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Traffic Supervisors proposed contract for Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2027.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Westwood Traffic Supervisors proposed contract for Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2027. 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)
Sales Surcharge
Authorize the Long Range Financial Planning Committee to research a real estate sales surcharge
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Long Range Financial Planning Committee to research a real estate sales surcharge.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Long Range Financial Planning Committee to research a real estate sales surcharge. 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)
Off-Leash and Dog Park Working Group
The Select Board: 1. Appoint at-large residents Kathy Kelleher, Susan Lowell, and Mike Volpe as Members of the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2025. 2. Appoint Joe...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board: 1. Appoint at-large residents Kathy Kelleher, Susan Lowell, and Mike Volpe as Members of the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2025. 2. Appoint Joe Previtera (Select Board Representative), Kathleen Nee (Planning Board Representative), and Todd Sullivan (Conservation Commission Representative) to the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to expire on June 30, 2025. 3. Appoint Nora Loughnane, Elijah Romulus, and Karon Skinner Catrone as Ex-Officio Members of the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board: 1. Appoint at-large residents Kathy Kelleher, Susan Lowell, and Mike Volpe as Members of the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2025. 2. Appoint Joe Previtera (Select Board Representative), Kathleen Nee (Planning Board Representative), and Todd Sullivan (Conservation Commission Representative) to the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to expire on June 30, 2025. 3. Appoint Nora Loughnane, Elijah Romulus, and Karon Skinner Catrone as Ex-Officio Members of the Off Leash/Dog Park Working Group for terms to end on June 30, 2025. 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)
Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator - FY25
Approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to appoint the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Assistant...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to appoint the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, or Town Counsel as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the fiscal year 2025, and to give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator, which allows the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to appoint the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, or Town Counsel as Temporary Town Administrator for any period during the fiscal year 2025, and to give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board. 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
Re-appoint/appoint the aforementioned individuals to the various Boards and Committees
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board re-appoint/appoint the aforementioned individuals to the various Boards and Committees.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board re-appoint/appoint the aforementioned individuals to the various Boards and Committees. 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2024, and May 28, 2024
Approve the May 28, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the May 28, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the May 28, 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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