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April 28, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board-1: Appropriation Fire Station One (FS1) Construction Project
Accept Select Board-1: Appropriation Fire Station One (FS1) Construction Project as discussed. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-1: Appropriation Fire Station One (FS1) Construction Project as discussed. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-1: Appropriation Fire Station One (FS1) Construction Project as discussed. R. Gotti, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. Note: The Fire Station One (FS1) Construction Project cost is $38.1 Million (April 28, 2025) 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)
Select Board-11: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Municipal Public Safety Facilities
Accept Select Board-11: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Municipal Public Safety Facilities. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-11: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Municipal Public Safety Facilities. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-11: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Municipal Public Safety Facilities. 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)
(FAOD)
Accept Select Board-12: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Flood Area Overlay District (FAOD). R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-12: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Flood Area Overlay District (FAOD). R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-12: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Flood Area Overlay District (FAOD). 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)
Nursing or Convalescent Homes
Accept Select Board-13: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Assisted Living Residences and Nursing or Convalescent Homes. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-13: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Assisted Living Residences and Nursing or Convalescent Homes. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept Select Board-13: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Relative to Assisted Living Residences and Nursing or Convalescent Homes. 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)
Miscellaneous Article #7
Remove Miscellaneous Article #7. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board remove Miscellaneous Article #7. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board remove Miscellaneous Article #7. 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)
Discuss/Vote to call for a Special Town Election on June 3, 2025
Call for a Special Town Election on June 3, 2025. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to call for a Special Town Election on June 3, 2025. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to call for a Special Town Election on June 3, 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: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Town Clerk
Insert the following question on the 2025 Special Town Election Ballot, to be held on June 3, 2025. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to insert the following question on the 2025 Special Town Election Ballot, to be held on June 3, 2025. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote to insert the following question on the 2025 Special Town Election Ballot, to be held on June 3, 2025. R. Gotti, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Westwood be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of constructing, equipping and furnishing a new fire station, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto? 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)
Vote to Opt In for Early Voting - June 3, 2025, Special Town Election
Accept the Board of Registrars' recommendation to offer Early Voting In-Person at the Westwood Police Station, Jaillet Meeting Room, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, for the...
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the Board of Registrars' recommendation to offer Early Voting In-Person at the Westwood Police Station, Jaillet Meeting Room, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, for the June 3, 2025, Special Town Election. R. Gotti,
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board accept the Board of Registrars' recommendation to offer Early Voting In-Person at the Westwood Police Station, Jaillet Meeting Room, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, for the June 3, 2025, Special Town Election. 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)
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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