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September 29, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Frisco's Grille, 60 University Avenue
Approve the Change of Officer request from Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille pending Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officer request from Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille pending Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification Form. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Officer request from Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts, LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille pending Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and for the electronic signatures of the Select Board be affixed to the ABCC Licensing Authority Certification Form. 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)
Planning Board Joint Meeting - Planning Board Open Position, Interviews
Close the nominations
P. Giordano moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“P. Giordano moved to close the nominations. M. LeBlanc Cummings seconded. Vote to close nominations: Planning Board - P. Giordano, aye; M. Derderian, aye; M. Collins-White, aye; E. Larkin Rollings, aye. Select Board - J. Previtera, aye; M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye; R. Gotti, aye. Result - Unanimous, 7-0. Vote to Appoint Timothy Haladyna was the only candidate nominated and seconded. To appoint Timothy Haladyna to the vacancy on the Planning Board until the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting: • Planning Board - P. Giordano, aye; M. Derderian, aye; M. Collins-White, no; E. Larkin Rollings, aye. • Select Board - J. Previtera, aye; M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye; R. Gotti, aye. • Result - 6-1 vote in favor. The vote was recorded as shown, Philip Giordano moved to close the nominations and Marianne LeBlanc Cummings seconded. The Planning Board and Select Board then voted to approve the nominated candidate, Timothy Haladyna. 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)
Custodial Appointment - 1194 High Street
Appoint Stephanie McManus as the Custodian of the town- owned property located at 1194 High Street. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie McManus as the Custodian of the town- owned property located at 1194 High Street. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie McManus as the Custodian of the town- owned property located at 1194 High Street. 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:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Firefighters Grant
Accept the Department of Homeland Security, FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $127,750.76. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Department of Homeland Security, FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $127,750.76. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the Department of Homeland Security, FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $127,750.76. 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 Lura Provost to serve as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board re-appoint Lura Provost to serve as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board re-appoint Lura Provost to serve as a member of the Historical Commission for 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 - September 8, 2025
Approve the September 8, 2025, regular meeting minutes
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the September 8, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the September 8, 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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