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August 19, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger - October 27, 2024
Approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 27, 2024, to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 27, 2024, to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from the Public Safety and the Health Departments. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 27, 2024, to start at Temple Beth David at 2:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from the Public Safety and the Health Departments. 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)
"Exercise of License" Date
Grant a second extension to the "Exercise of License Date" requirement in the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages for Bar Cino Westwood, LLC. d/b/a Bar Cino to November 1, 2024,...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant a second extension to the "Exercise of License Date" requirement in the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages for Bar Cino Westwood, LLC. d/b/a Bar Cino to November 1, 2024, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant obtains a Certificate of Occupancy for Bar Cino on or before November 1, 2024. If the applicant determines that obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy by November 1, 2024, is not attainable, before the date of the exercise of license extension date expires, the applicant must return to the Board for a status update and additional extension request. 2. The applicant must obtain a Reduced Parking Special Permit approval from the Planning Board pursuant to Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §6.1.9 at the September 24, 2024, Planning Board meeting. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant a second extension to the "Exercise of License Date" requirement in the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages for Bar Cino Westwood, LLC. d/b/a Bar Cino to November 1, 2024, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant obtains a Certificate of Occupancy for Bar Cino on or before November 1, 2024. If the applicant determines that obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy by November 1, 2024, is not attainable, before the date of the exercise of license extension date expires, the applicant must return to the Board for a status update and additional extension request. 2. The applicant must obtain a Reduced Parking Special Permit approval from the Planning Board pursuant to Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §6.1.9 at the September 24, 2024, Planning Board meeting. 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)
Fire Station One - Project Update
Authorize a reserve fund transfer of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for Public Relations (PR) work to be performed by Ellis Strategies. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize a reserve fund transfer of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for Public Relations (PR) work to be performed by Ellis Strategies. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize a reserve fund transfer of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for Public Relations (PR) work to be performed by Ellis Strategies. 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)
Vote to Sign and Post - September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant
Sign and post the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board sign and post the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board sign and post the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the Town and online on the town website. 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)
Acceptance of Grant Award - Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant
Accept the $80,050 FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant, as awarded to the town of Westwood and the IT Department. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the $80,050 FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant, as awarded to the town of Westwood and the IT Department. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the $80,050 FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant, as awarded to the town of Westwood and the IT Department. 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)
Fire Education)
Accept the FY24 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant of $5,700 and the Senior S.A.F.E. grant of $2,400, as awarded to the Fire Department. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the FY24 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant of $5,700 and the Senior S.A.F.E. grant of $2,400, as awarded to the Fire Department. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the FY24 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant of $5,700 and the Senior S.A.F.E. grant of $2,400, as awarded to the Fire Department. 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 Media Center - Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $48,169.57 from Comcast, as well as $83,839.68 from Verizon totaling $132,009.25 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,169.57 from Comcast, as well as $83,839.68 from Verizon totaling $132,009.25 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. J. Previtera,
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 $48,169.57 from Comcast, as well as $83,839.68 from Verizon totaling $132,009.25 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. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 8:21 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Take the following actions: A. Appoint Matthew Giordano as a Member of the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee for a one-year term to end on June 30, 2025. B. Appoint Margery Eramo and...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board to take the following actions: A. Appoint Matthew Giordano as a Member of the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee for a one-year term to end on June 30, 2025. B. Appoint Margery Eramo and Jessie Turbayne as Members of the Council on Aging Board, each for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. C. Appoint Michael Foley as an Election Officer for a one-year term to end on June 30, 2025. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board to take the following actions: A. Appoint Matthew Giordano as a Member of the Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee for a one-year term to end on June 30, 2025. B. Appoint Margery Eramo and Jessie Turbayne as Members of the Council on Aging Board, each for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. C. Appoint Michael Foley as an Election Officer for a one-year term to end on June 30, 2025. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, 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)
Re-appoint John Cummings as a Registrar of Voters for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. J. Previtera
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint John Cummings as a Registrar of Voters for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. J. Previtera,
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint John Cummings as a Registrar of Voters for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. J. Previtera, Seconded, Out of Necessity. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 8:29 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 - June 24, 2024, and July 10, 2024
Approve the July 10, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the July 10, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the July 10, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. 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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