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October 20, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 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
Letter of Commendation - Westwood Police Department, Officer Baker
Recognize Officer Frank Baker for his exemplary work on the night of October 8, 2025, locating the missing individual in a neighboring town
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board recognize Officer Frank Baker for his exemplary work on the night of October 8, 2025, locating the missing individual in a neighboring town.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board recognize Officer Frank Baker for his exemplary work on the night of October 8, 2025, locating the missing individual in a neighboring town. 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)
Vote on Maximum Useful Life of Department Equipment - Ladder Truck
That the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Ladder Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,850,000 departmental equipment borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Ladder Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,850,000 departmental equipment borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 1, 2023 (Article 12) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 20 years.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Ladder Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,850,000 departmental equipment borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 1, 2023 (Article 12) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 20 years. 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)
Vote on Maximum Useful Life of Department Equipment - Squad Truck
That the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Squad Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $725,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 6, 2024 (Article 11) is...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Squad Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $725,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 6, 2024 (Article 11) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 20 years.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Squad Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $725,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 6, 2024 (Article 11) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 20 years. 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)
Declaration of Restrictive Covenant
Approve the proposed replacement of the existing asphalt roof with a new roof using Landmark Pro CertainTeed Coastal Blue asphalt shingles, and to approve a change in the paint color for the...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to approve the proposed replacement of the existing asphalt roof with a new roof using Landmark Pro CertainTeed Coastal Blue asphalt shingles, and to approve a change in the paint color for the wooden Mansard roof shingles to Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue HC-159, so that the approved paint colors are hereby changed to: • Exterior Walls - Saybrook Sage HC-114 • Trim - Dunmore Cream HC-29 • Lighter Trim - Waterbury Cream - HC-31 • Mansard Roof Wood Shingles - Philipsburg Blue HC-159 • Roof Edging - Sherwood Green HC118 • Accent - New London Burgundy HC-61 • Accent2 - Baked Clay 035 And for the Board's decision to be conditioned upon the replacement of the Colburn School Building's asphalt roof shingles in the fall of 2025, followed by the repainting of the entire building exterior no later than June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to approve the proposed replacement of the existing asphalt roof with a new roof using Landmark Pro CertainTeed Coastal Blue asphalt shingles, and to approve a change in the paint color for the wooden Mansard roof shingles to Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue HC-159, so that the approved paint colors are hereby changed to: • Exterior Walls - Saybrook Sage HC-114 • Trim - Dunmore Cream HC-29 • Lighter Trim - Waterbury Cream - HC-31 • Mansard Roof Wood Shingles - Philipsburg Blue HC-159 • Roof Edging - Sherwood Green HC118 • Accent - New London Burgundy HC-61 • Accent2 - Baked Clay 035 And for the Board's decision to be conditioned upon the replacement of the Colburn School Building's asphalt roof shingles in the fall of 2025, followed by the repainting of the entire building exterior no later than June 30, 2026. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Cummings)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint the following individuals to the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee: 1. Mary Ellen Paravalos as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint the following individuals to the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee: 1. Mary Ellen Paravalos as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 2. Erik Pelletier as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 3. Jodi Petrucelli as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint the following individuals to the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee: 1. Mary Ellen Paravalos as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 2. Erik Pelletier as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 3. Jodi Petrucelli as a Member of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. 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 29, 2025
Accept the September 29, 2025, regular meeting minutes. M. LeBlanc Cummings
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the September 29, 2025, regular meeting minutes. M. LeBlanc Cummings,
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board accept the September 29, 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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