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September 8, 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
Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger - October 26, 2025
Approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 26, 2025, to start at Temple Beth David at 12:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 26, 2025, to start at Temple Beth David at 12:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from the Public Safety and the Health Departments.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger for Sunday, October 26, 2025, to start at Temple Beth David at 12:00 p.m. and proceed on a 3-mile walk via the proposed route, contingent upon final approvals from the Public Safety and the Health Departments. 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)
Street
Accept and sign two (2) Grants of Emergency Access Easements, for 25 Fox Meadow Drive and 300 Fox Hill Street. This request results from June 17, 2025, and July 8, 2025, Planning Board Approval...
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to accept and sign two (2) Grants of Emergency Access Easements, for 25 Fox Meadow Drive and 300 Fox Hill Street. This request results from June 17, 2025, and July 8, 2025, Planning Board Approval Not Required review and endorsement that modified the location of an emergency access easement within the Fox Meadow Estates subdivision.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to accept and sign two (2) Grants of Emergency Access Easements, for 25 Fox Meadow Drive and 300 Fox Hill Street. This request results from June 17, 2025, and July 8, 2025, Planning Board Approval Not Required review and endorsement that modified the location of an emergency access easement within the Fox Meadow Estates subdivision. 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)
Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) - Acceptance of Grant
Accept the Massachusetts Councils of Aging (MCOA) Grant of $8,000
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Massachusetts Councils of Aging (MCOA) Grant of $8,000.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Massachusetts Councils of Aging (MCOA) Grant of $8,000. 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)
National Opioid Settlements
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Molly Fitzpatrick, or a designee, to complete and sign the Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and for the forms to be submitted to the Office of the...
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Molly Fitzpatrick, or a designee, to complete and sign the Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and for the forms to be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Molly Fitzpatrick, or a designee, to complete and sign the Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and for the forms to be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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)
2025 Fall Town Meeting - discuss and vote
Cancel the 2025 Fall Town Meeting, per Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2025 Fall Town Meeting, per Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to cancel the 2025 Fall Town Meeting, per Chapter 2, Section 6-1, the Business Session of the Town Meeting of the Town Charter. 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)
Sullivan Construction Co. LLC, in response to RFP #ECON-22-R-003
Accept Todd Sullivan's Modified Proposal, as submitted, and confirm the Select Board's authorization for Todd C. Sullivan Construction Co., LLC to proceed with the Obed Baker House Project...
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to accept Todd Sullivan's Modified Proposal, as submitted, and confirm the Select Board's authorization for Todd C. Sullivan Construction Co., LLC to proceed with the Obed Baker House Project pursuant to RFP #ECON-22-R-003 and as described in the Modified Proposal, dated September 4, 2025. Also, for an update to be submitted to the Select Board in a time period not greater than six (6) months.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to accept Todd Sullivan's Modified Proposal, as submitted, and confirm the Select Board's authorization for Todd C. Sullivan Construction Co., LLC to proceed with the Obed Baker House Project pursuant to RFP #ECON-22-R-003 and as described in the Modified Proposal, dated September 4, 2025. Also, for an update to be submitted to the Select Board in a time period not greater than six (6) months. 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
Re-appoint Daniel Lipton to serve as a member of the Audit Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2028
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to re-appoint Daniel Lipton to serve as a member of the Audit Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to re-appoint Daniel Lipton to serve as a member of the Audit Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to appoint Joan Broderick to serve as a member of the Board of Health for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, aye. J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to re-appoint James O'Sullivan and Anthony Antonellis Sr. to serve as members on the Council on Aging Board for terms to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera, 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 - August 7, 2025, and August 18, 2025
Approve the August 7, 2025, regular meeting minutes
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the August 7, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the August 7, 2025, regular meeting minutes. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the August 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes. 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)
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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