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December 9, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Norfolk Golf Club, 166 East Street - Change of Officers Application
Approve the Change of Officers/Board Members application for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2025 license year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officers/Board Members application for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2025 license year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officers/Board Members application for Norfolk Golf Club for the 2025 license year pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification. 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)
Norfolk Golf Club, 166 East Street, Mother's Day Brunch, Annual Hours Extension
Grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 11, 2025, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 11, 2025, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant permission to Norfolk Golf Club for an extension of alcohol service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 11, 2025, for their annual Mother's Day Brunch. 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)
745 Comella's LLC., d/b/a Comella's, 745 High Street, Change of Manager Application
Waive the Massachusetts residency requirement of Section II number 3 of the Westwood Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and grant approval to Kathryn Lendrum being named Manager...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board waive the Massachusetts residency requirement of Section II number 3 of the Westwood Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and grant approval to Kathryn Lendrum being named Manager of Record at Comella's pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification Form. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board waive the Massachusetts residency requirement of Section II number 3 of the Westwood Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages and grant approval to Kathryn Lendrum being named Manager of Record at Comella's pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification 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)
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Close the December 9, 2024, Public Hearing for the 2025 All License Renewals
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to close the December 9, 2024, Public Hearing for the 2025 All License Renewals.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to close the December 9, 2024, Public Hearing for the 2025 All License Renewals. 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)
Canton Street Project Update
Work towards the 75% design level with the remaining funds that have been allocated by Town Meeting. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to work towards the 75% design level with the remaining funds that have been allocated by Town Meeting. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to work towards the 75% design level with the remaining funds that have been allocated by Town Meeting. R. Gotti, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. Resident Comments Maureen White, 568 Canton Street, inquired about the mitigation to walls and trees, and how much of the $900k has been spent to date. Maura Vanwagenen,181 Canton Street, asked what the 75% process involves. 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)
Pierce Atwood, LLP., Special Counsel - Conflict of Interest Waiver
Approve a conflict waiver to authorize Pierce Atwood LLP, Daniel Bailey, and any attorney working under Mr. Bailey's supervision to represent John Salvatore and Salvatore Realty Group and its...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a conflict waiver to authorize Pierce Atwood LLP, Daniel Bailey, and any attorney working under Mr. Bailey's supervision to represent John Salvatore and Salvatore Realty Group and its affiliates in connection with real estate matters at 529 and 541 High Street. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a conflict waiver to authorize Pierce Atwood LLP, Daniel Bailey, and any attorney working under Mr. Bailey's supervision to represent John Salvatore and Salvatore Realty Group and its affiliates in connection with real estate matters at 529 and 541 High 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)
Conservation Gift Fund Allocation Request - Plant Trees at Westwood High School
Approve an allocation from the Conservation Gift Fund, not to exceed $6,000, to purchase and install at least five (5) trees to replace trees previously removed from the Westwood High School...
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve an allocation from the Conservation Gift Fund, not to exceed $6,000, to purchase and install at least five (5) trees to replace trees previously removed from the Westwood High School property. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board approve an allocation from the Conservation Gift Fund, not to exceed $6,000, to purchase and install at least five (5) trees to replace trees previously removed from the Westwood High School property. 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)
Open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and indicated its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2025. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and indicated its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 2025. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to open the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and indicated its plans to close the Warrant at its first meeting in January 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $46,074.36 from Comcast, as well as $38,991.70 from Verizon totaling $85,066.06 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 $46,074.36 from Comcast, as well as $38,991.70 from Verizon totaling $85,066.06 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 $46,074.36 from Comcast, as well as $38,991.70 from Verizon totaling $85,066.06 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 7:41 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 - November 18, 2024
Approve the November 18, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the November 18, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the November 18, 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)
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