April 7, 2025

“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the six-month $7,796,923 BAN as recommended by the Town Treasurer. Further move that the Board adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel in connection with the sale of the Town's April bond anticipation notes, and to have the Select Board Members sign the closing documents. R. Gotti Seconded the Amended Motion. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held April 7, 2025, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Paul R. Hanlon Elementary School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on October 18, 2021 (Article 1) being financed and refinanced with proceeds of a portion of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $7,796,923 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 2, 2025, and payable November 21, 2025, to Truist Securities, Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $47,093.41. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 24, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated April 1, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are rati.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)

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“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve a One Day Beer and Wine Special License to Jaclyn Ross on behalf of Hale Education, Inc. for the Everwild: Women's MTB Day on May 3, 2025, to be located at Cat Rock Field, Hale Reservation, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., time includes set up and clean up. This approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments and the issuance of a food permit. Also, move for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the One Day Special Beer and Wine License for the May 3, 2025, Everwild: Women's MTB Day Event. 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: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)

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“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board grant the One Day Beer and Wine Special License to Erica Pernell for a Wedding ceremony and reception on May 24, 2025, at the Andy Cucchiara Learning Center (ACLC) on Hale Reservation from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., time includes set up and clean up. This approval is pending final signoffs by public safety departments, the issuance of food permits, and a tent permit. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the One Day Beer and Wine Special License for the May 24, 2025, Pernell Wedding Reception. 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: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)

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“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign any and all documents required to complete the sale and conveyance of property located at 47 Willard Circle, Westwood, MA, pursuant to that disposition and purchase and sale agreement dated March 10, 2025, between the town and Terrie Y. Chan and Kevin Chan. 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: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)

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“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board sign the 2025 Annual Town Election and that the Warrant be posted by the Constable throughout town. 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: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)

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