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February 24, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
New Westwood Poet Laureate - Recommendation
Appoint Beth Swinning to serve as the Westwood Poet Laureate for a term to end on May 31, 2027. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board appoint Beth Swinning to serve as the Westwood Poet Laureate for a term to end on May 31, 2027. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board appoint Beth Swinning to serve as the Westwood Poet Laureate for a term to end on May 31, 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)
Close the February 24, 2025, Unattended Donation Container License Public Hearing for Helpsy, 710 High Street. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the February 24, 2025, Unattended Donation Container License Public Hearing for Helpsy, 710 High Street. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the February 24, 2025, Unattended Donation Container License Public Hearing for Helpsy, 710 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)
New Common Victualler (CV) License
Close the February 24, 2025, Public Hearing, BiBi Enterprises LLC. d/b/a Bibi Café and Bakery, 1 Church Street, New Common Victualler License. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the February 24, 2025, Public Hearing, BiBi Enterprises LLC. d/b/a Bibi Café and Bakery, 1 Church Street, New Common Victualler License. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board close the February 24, 2025, Public Hearing, BiBi Enterprises LLC. d/b/a Bibi Café and Bakery, 1 Church Street, New Common Victualler 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)
Waste Management Contract Extension
Include the eleven yard waste pickups in the Waste Management contract extension
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the contract include the eleven (11) yard waste pickups. J. Previtera,
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraNo: Gotti
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the contract include the eleven (11) yard waste pickups. J. Previtera, Seconded Out of Necessity. Vote 2-1. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, opposed. J. Previtera, aye. Resident questions/comments Kathy Wallace, 283 Farm Lane, asked how many collections are scheduled in 2025. Michael Gay - 219 Weatherbee Drive, asked if we agree to this 11th Yard Waste pickup as part of the Public Works Operational Budget we are effectively planning on that spend for subsequent years. If we are going to test this in FY26, should we have this additional $25-30k be funding through Free Cash or another funding source? Claire Galkowski, 320 Dover Road, asked if the DPW would consider going out to bid at least for the yard waste collection portion of the contract. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera NAYS: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Previtera)
remove articles
Remove Miscellaneous Article #11 and Miscellaneous Article #12. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to remove Miscellaneous Article #11 and Miscellaneous Article #12. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to remove Miscellaneous Article #11 and Miscellaneous Article #12. 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 (FS1) - Project Bid Setting
Amend the motion for the Select Board Chair (and not the Select Board) to sign the record of the vote. M. LeBlanc Cummings accepted the friendly amendment to the motion and seconded the amended...
R. Gotti moved to amend the motion for the Select Board Chair (and not the Select Board) to sign the record of the vote. M. LeBlanc Cummings accepted the friendly amendment to the motion and seconded the amended motion. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved to amend the motion for the Select Board Chair (and not the Select Board) to sign the record of the vote. M. LeBlanc Cummings accepted the friendly amendment to the motion and seconded the amended motion. 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)
Acceptance of Grant - MassDOT Municipal Pavement Program Grant (Washington Street)
Accept the MassDOT Municipal Pavement Program Grant Award of $1,041,646.60 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the MassDOT Municipal Pavement Program Grant Award of $1,041,646.60 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the MassDOT Municipal Pavement Program Grant Award of $1,041,646.60 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents. 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 (FS1) Communications
Extend the authorization of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for PR work to be performed by Ellis Strategies to include other communications for the FS1 project. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board extend the authorization of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for PR work to be performed by Ellis Strategies to include other communications for the FS1 project. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board extend the authorization of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for PR work to be performed by Ellis Strategies to include other communications for the FS1 project. 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 $46,181.71 from Comcast, as well as $39,057.20 from Verizon, totaling $85,238.91 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $46,181.71 from Comcast, as well as $39,057.20 from Verizon, totaling $85,238.91 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $46,181.71 from Comcast, as well as $39,057.20 from Verizon, totaling $85,238.91 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2025, and January 29, 2025
Accept the January 29, 2025, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the January 29, 2025, regular meeting minutes as written. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to accept the January 29, 2025, 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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