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January 5, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Fired Pizza, 119 University Avenue
Grant approval to Avery Lyons being named Manager of Record at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and to add the electronic signatures of the...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board grant approval to Avery Lyons being named Manager of Record at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and to add the electronic signatures of the Select Board to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification form.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board grant approval to Avery Lyons being named Manager of Record at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval and to add the electronic signatures of the Select Board to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission 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)
Central Motors, 62 Everett Street
Grant an Automobile Dealer Class I Agent or Seller's Licenses to Peter Catanese d/b/a Central Motors pending final inspections by Public Safety departments and issuance of a Hazardous Waste...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board grant an Automobile Dealer Class I Agent or Seller's Licenses to Peter Catanese d/b/a Central Motors pending final inspections by Public Safety departments and issuance of a Hazardous Waste Storage permit and Certificate of Occupancy. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Automobile Dealer Class 1 License.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board grant an Automobile Dealer Class I Agent or Seller's Licenses to Peter Catanese d/b/a Central Motors pending final inspections by Public Safety departments and issuance of a Hazardous Waste Storage permit and Certificate of Occupancy. Also, for the electronic signatures of the Select Board to be affixed to the Automobile Dealer Class 1 License. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Motion to Close the Public Hearing J. Previtera moved to close the January 5, 2026, Public Hearing for Automobile Dealer Class 1 Agent or Seller's License, Peter Catanese, d/b/a Central Motors, 62 Everett 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:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Memorandum of Agreement - United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445, for Fiscal Years 27 to 29
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445, for Fiscal Years 27 to 29.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Westwood and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1445, for Fiscal Years 27 to 29. 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)
Discussion/Vote to Hold a Special Town Meeting (Citizens Petition)
Hold a Special Town Meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Westwood High School Gymnasium
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to hold a Special Town Meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Westwood High School Gymnasium.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to hold a Special Town Meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Westwood High School Gymnasium. 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 to Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on February 2, 2026
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on February 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on February 2, 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)
Vote to Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on February 2, 2026
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on February 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on February 2, 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)
Vote to Sign and Post the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Sign and post the February 2, 2026, Special Town Meeting warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout town and on the town website
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the February 2, 2026, Special Town Meeting warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout town and on the town website.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to sign and post the February 2, 2026, Special Town Meeting warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout town and on the town website. 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)
Close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to publish the draft article listing on the town's website
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to close the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to publish the draft article listing on the town's website.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to close the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to publish the draft article listing on the town's website. 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 - December 8, 2025
Accept the December 8, 2025, regular meeting minutes
J. Previtera moved to accept the December 8, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved to accept the December 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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