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May 22, 2025
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Robert Gotti to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Robert Gotti to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Robert Gotti to serve as the Chair for the upcoming year. J. Previtera Seconded. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Previtera)
Nominate Joseph Previtera as Clerk for the upcoming year
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Joseph Previtera as Clerk for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved to nominate Joseph Previtera as Clerk for the upcoming year. R. Gotti Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, 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)
Congratulate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings on her re-election and nominate her for the role of Third Member for the upcoming year
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board congratulate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings on her re-election and nominate her for the role of Third Member for the upcoming year.
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board congratulate Marianne LeBlanc Cummings on her re-election and nominate her for the role of Third Member for the upcoming year. J. Previtera Seconded. Vote 2-0. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policy - discussion and vote
Approve the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Policy as amended. R. Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Policy as amended. R. Gotti,
Yes: Cummings, GottiJoseph Previtera stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board approve the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Policy as amended. R. Gotti, Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera, recused. J. Previtera rejoined the meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings RECUSED: Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Select Board Liaison Appointments
Stay on the various Boards and Committees as discussed
J. Previtera moved that the Board stay on the various Boards and Committees as discussed.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Board stay on the various Boards and Committees as discussed. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Select Board Member Board Position Joe Previtera Aid to the Elderly and Infirm Member Joe Previtera Air Traffic Noise Abatement Officer Member Joe Previtera Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee Member Joe Previtera Off-Leash/Dog Park Working Group Member Robert Gotti Long Range Financial Planning Committee Member Robert Gotti Permanent Building Committee/School Building Committee Member Robert Gotti Westwood Environmental Action Committee Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Canton Street Project Working Group Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Commission on Disability Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Lien Process Board Member Marianne LeBlanc Cummings Norfolk County Advisory Board Member RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
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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