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June 9, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment - New Youth Poet Laureate
Appoint Charles Goodman to serve as the Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to begin on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2025
J. Previtera moved to appoint Charles Goodman to serve as the Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to begin on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved to appoint Charles Goodman to serve as the Westwood Youth Poet Laureate for a term to begin on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2025. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
10 Cedar Hill Drive - Right of First Refusal
Authorize 10 Cedar Hill Drive to be resold to an eligible buyer according to the terms of the Deed Rider
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize 10 Cedar Hill Drive to be resold to an eligible buyer according to the terms of the Deed Rider.
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize 10 Cedar Hill Drive to be resold to an eligible buyer according to the terms of the Deed Rider. R. Gotti Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 7:46 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
FY26 Release of Capital - First Quarter Funds
Approve the release of the FY26 Capital totaling $5,947,000 to the various departments, contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the release of the FY26 Capital totaling $5,947,000 to the various departments, contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the release of the FY26 Capital totaling $5,947,000 to the various departments, contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Incentive Funds
Accept the Inflation Reduction Act Incentive Funds of $5,054,655
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Inflation Reduction Act Incentive Funds of $5,054,655.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Inflation Reduction Act Incentive Funds of $5,054,655. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Discuss/vote - Consultant Search
Authorize a Request for Proposal to executive search firms
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize a Request for Proposal to executive search firms.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize a Request for Proposal to executive search firms. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Zoning Board Appeal Settlement - funding source
Authorize the use of $97,003.14 from mitigation funds to pay the costs associated with the Zoning Board Appeal settlement agreement
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the use of $97,003.14 from mitigation funds to pay the costs associated with the Zoning Board Appeal settlement agreement.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the use of $97,003.14 from mitigation funds to pay the costs associated with the Zoning Board Appeal settlement agreement. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Acceptance of Grant Award - Community Compact IT Grant
Accept the Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) Information Technology Grant of $72,100 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) Information Technology Grant of $72,100 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) Information Technology Grant of $72,100 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Acceptance of Grant Award - Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant
Accept the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant of $238,732 and authorize the town Administrator to sign the grant documents
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant of $238,732 and authorize the town Administrator to sign the grant documents.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant of $238,732 and authorize the town Administrator to sign the grant documents. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Westwood Media Center Transfer of Funds
Approve the transfer of $47,564.76 from Comcast, as well as $36,934.86 from Verizon, totaling $84,499.62 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $47,564.76 from Comcast, as well as $36,934.86 from Verizon, totaling $84,499.62 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $47,564.76 from Comcast, as well as $36,934.86 from Verizon, totaling $84,499.62 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2025, and April 28, 2025
Approve the April 28, 2025, regular meeting minutes as written
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the April 28, 2025, regular meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the April 28, 2025, regular meeting minutes as written. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. 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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