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January 6, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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2025 Pan Mass Challenge Kid's Ride - May 18, 2025
Approve the 16th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kid's Ride to be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the 16th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kid's Ride to be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, and Building Department. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the 16th Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kid's Ride to be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, pending approval from the School Department and obtaining the appropriate permits from the Town Administrator's Office, Board of Health, and Building 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)
to an Existing Alcohol License and Entertainment License, Change of Hours
Approve a change of hours request for Not Your Average Joe's Inc. d/b/a Not Your Average Joe's, 70 University Avenue, to be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., pending Alcohol...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a change of hours request for Not Your Average Joe's Inc. d/b/a Not Your Average Joe's, 70 University Avenue, to be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval. Also, to authorize the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form, Section 12 License, and Entertainment License. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a change of hours request for Not Your Average Joe's Inc. d/b/a Not Your Average Joe's, 70 University Avenue, to be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval. Also, to authorize the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form, Section 12 License, and Entertainment 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)
Grant
Accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant for $4,620.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant for $4,620.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant for $4,620.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. 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)
Close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the town's website. M. LeBlanc Cummings
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the town's website. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
Yes: Cummings, GottiJoseph Previtera stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board close the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and publish the draft article listing on the town's website. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, recused. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Robert Gotti RECUSED: Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Cummings)
Reaffirmation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Reaffirm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board reaffirm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board reaffirm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force. 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Re-appoint Eric Alden as a Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to re-appoint Eric Alden as a Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to re-appoint Eric Alden as a Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2027. 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - December 9, 2024
Approve the December 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the December 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the December 9, 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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