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July 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Willow St/Colburn St
The Select approve an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs, for a stop sign at the intersection of Willow Street and Colburn Street
J. Previtera moved that the Select approve an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs, for a stop sign at the intersection of Willow Street and Colburn Street.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select approve an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, specifically Schedule 03- Isolated Stop Signs, for a stop sign at the intersection of Willow Street and Colburn Street. 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)
Employment Agreement FY26-28 - Police Chief
Approve and sign a new three-year employment agreement with the Police Chief, Jeffrey Silva, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve and sign a new three-year employment agreement with the Police Chief, Jeffrey Silva, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve and sign a new three-year employment agreement with the Police Chief, Jeffrey Silva, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, 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)
Employment Agreement - Interim Town Administrator
Approve and sign an employment agreement with Molly Fitzpatrick to serve as the Interim Town Administrator from July 26, 2025 (as amended during Executive Session), until the appointment of a new...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve and sign an employment agreement with Molly Fitzpatrick to serve as the Interim Town Administrator from July 26, 2025 (as amended during Executive Session), until the appointment of a new Town Administrator. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve and sign an employment agreement with Molly Fitzpatrick to serve as the Interim Town Administrator from July 26, 2025 (as amended during Executive Session), until the appointment of a new Town Administrator. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, 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)
FY25 Year-End Close
Approve a transfer of $112,600 from the Select Board Reserve Account to close of FY25. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $112,600 from the Select Board Reserve Account to close of FY25. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $112,600 from the Select Board Reserve Account to close of FY25. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, 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)
Fire Station One (FS1) - Discuss/Potential Vote on Action
Insert the following question on a 2025 Special Town Meeting Election Ballot, to be held on an alternate date, September 10, 2025, if needed. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to insert the following question on a 2025 Special Town Meeting Election Ballot, to be held on an alternate date, September 10, 2025, if needed. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to insert the following question on a 2025 Special Town Meeting Election Ballot, to be held on an alternate date, September 10, 2025, if needed. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, 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: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Town Administrator Consultant Selection - Recommendation and Vote
Approve a transfer of $16,000, from the FY26 Select Board reserve account to fund the Town Administrator search. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $16,000, from the FY26 Select Board reserve account to fund the Town Administrator search. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve a transfer of $16,000, from the FY26 Select Board reserve account to fund the Town Administrator search. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. Rob 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)
Town Administrator Screeing Committee Update
Appoint the following individuals to the Town Administrator Screening Committee - Members: Patrick Ahearn, Bill Bruce, Dori Parmelee, Ellen Larkin Rollings, Phil Shapiro, Ford Spalding, Jack...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint the following individuals to the Town Administrator Screening Committee - Members: Patrick Ahearn, Bill Bruce, Dori Parmelee, Ellen Larkin Rollings, Phil Shapiro, Ford Spalding, Jack Wiggin, Joan Courtney Murray Ex- Officio. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint the following individuals to the Town Administrator Screening Committee - Members: Patrick Ahearn, Bill Bruce, Dori Parmelee, Ellen Larkin Rollings, Phil Shapiro, Ford Spalding, Jack Wiggin, Joan Courtney Murray Ex- Officio. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees - Annual Appointments
Reappoint/appoint the following individuals: 1. Re-appoint Todd Sullivan to serve on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. 2. Appoint Brooke Tempesta to serve on the...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to reappoint/appoint the following individuals: 1. Re-appoint Todd Sullivan to serve on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. 2. Appoint Brooke Tempesta to serve on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. 3. Appoint Kim White and Ziqiao ("Zoey") Liu to serve on the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2027. 4. Appoint Christine McCarthy and Matt Eckerle to serve on the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2028. 5. Re-appoint Kate La Croix to serve on the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to reappoint/appoint the following individuals: 1. Re-appoint Todd Sullivan to serve on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. 2. Appoint Brooke Tempesta to serve on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. 3. Appoint Kim White and Ziqiao ("Zoey") Liu to serve on the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2027. 4. Appoint Christine McCarthy and Matt Eckerle to serve on the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2028. 5. Re-appoint Kate La Croix to serve on the Westwood Environmental Action Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, 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 - June 9, 2025
Approve the June 9, 2025, regular meeting minutes as submitted
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the June 9, 2025, regular meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the June 9, 2025, regular meeting minutes as submitted. 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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