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September 9, 2024
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
and Wine License St. Mark's Greek Fest 2024
For the Select Board to approval to St. Mark's for a One Day, Special Beer & Wine License to serve alcohol on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 15,...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved For the Select Board to approval to St. Mark's for a One Day, Special Beer & Wine License to serve alcohol on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the time to set up and remove alcohol from the premises from 12:00 p.m. on Friday September 13, 2024, through Monday September 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., pending public safety inspections and food permit issuance. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved For the Select Board to approval to St. Mark's for a One Day, Special Beer & Wine License to serve alcohol on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the time to set up and remove alcohol from the premises from 12:00 p.m. on Friday September 13, 2024, through Monday September 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., pending public safety inspections and food permit issuance. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. 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)
One Day Special Beer and Wine License - Steam Kettle Music Festival - Hale
Approve a One Day Special Beer & Wine License for the Steam Kettle Music Festival on September 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., to Jaclyn Ross on behalf of Hale Education Inc. The time noted...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a One Day Special Beer & Wine License for the Steam Kettle Music Festival on September 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., to Jaclyn Ross on behalf of Hale Education Inc. The time noted allows for set up and removal of alcohol. The license approval is pending food permit issuance and public safety inspections. In addition, Carby Street and any other roads near the venue must be kept clear for fire and emergency vehicle access. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a One Day Special Beer & Wine License for the Steam Kettle Music Festival on September 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., to Jaclyn Ross on behalf of Hale Education Inc. The time noted allows for set up and removal of alcohol. The license approval is pending food permit issuance and public safety inspections. In addition, Carby Street and any other roads near the venue must be kept clear for fire and emergency vehicle access. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. 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)
One Day Special Beer and Wine License - Craig Wedding - Hale
Grant the One Day Special Beer and Wine License to Joanna Craig for a Wedding reception on September 21, 2024, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant the One Day Special Beer and Wine License to Joanna Craig for a Wedding reception on September 21, 2024, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., time includes set up and clean up. The approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments, and the condition is that Carby Street and any other roads located near the venue must be kept clear for fire and emergency vehicle access. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant the One Day Special Beer and Wine License to Joanna Craig for a Wedding reception on September 21, 2024, at Cat Rock Field & Pavilion located at Hale Reservation from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., time includes set up and clean up. The approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments, and the condition is that Carby Street and any other roads located near the venue must be kept clear for fire and emergency vehicle access. Also, to allow for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the license. 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)
Local Action Unit Application and Regulatory Agreement - 22 Everett Street
Authorize its Chair to sign the 22 Everett Street Local Action Units Application for submission to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and the Regulatory Agreement,...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize its Chair to sign the 22 Everett Street Local Action Units Application for submission to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and the Regulatory Agreement, once the application is approved by EOHLC. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize its Chair to sign the 22 Everett Street Local Action Units Application for submission to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and the Regulatory Agreement, once the application is approved by EOHLC. 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)
New England Development - return of deposit funds
Authorize the Finance Director to approve a payment in the amount of $40,000 to University Station Phase 2 LLC, in satisfaction of Part 6 of the December 4, 2019, University Station Development -...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Finance Director to approve a payment in the amount of $40,000 to University Station Phase 2 LLC, in satisfaction of Part 6 of the December 4, 2019, University Station Development - Peer Review Reimbursement Agreement. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Finance Director to approve a payment in the amount of $40,000 to University Station Phase 2 LLC, in satisfaction of Part 6 of the December 4, 2019, University Station Development - Peer Review Reimbursement Agreement. 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)
2024 Fall Town Meeting - discuss and vote
Cancel the 2024 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision concerning such meeting be posted per Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2024 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision concerning such meeting be posted per Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2024 Fall Town Meeting and to order that notice of its decision concerning such meeting be posted per Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. 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)
2025 Annual Town Meeting - discuss and vote to move the date
Move the 2025 Annual Town Meeting date from May 5, 2025, to May 19, 2025, per Mass General Law, Chapter 39, Section 9. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to move the 2025 Annual Town Meeting date from May 5, 2025, to May 19, 2025, per Mass General Law, Chapter 39, Section 9. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to move the 2025 Annual Town Meeting date from May 5, 2025, to May 19, 2025, per Mass General Law, Chapter 39, Section 9. 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
Take the following actions: A. Appoint Peter Lentz as a Member of the Audit Committee for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. B. Re-appoint Mitchell Katzman as a Member of the Recreation...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board take the following actions: A. Appoint Peter Lentz as a Member of the Audit Committee for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. B. Re-appoint Mitchell Katzman as a Member of the Recreation Commission for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board take the following actions: A. Appoint Peter Lentz as a Member of the Audit Committee for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. B. Re-appoint Mitchell Katzman as a Member of the Recreation Commission for a three-year term to end on June 30, 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2024
Approve the August 19, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the August 19, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to approve the August 19, 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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