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February 3, 2026
5 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ambulance Rates Discussion/Vote
The Select Board approve the ambulance rates as suggested by Assistant Chief Colin McCarthy
J. Previtera moved the Select Board approve the ambulance rates as suggested by Assistant Chief Colin McCarthy.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraThe vote record lists Robert Gotti as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved the Select Board approve the ambulance rates as suggested by Assistant Chief Colin McCarthy. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. 2025 Rates 2026 Proposed Rates Mileage $55.00 $58.00 BLS $2,100 $2,205 ALS 1 $2,525 $2,651 ALS 2 $3,550 $3,728 Ambulance Rates: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
remove articles
Amend Budget Article 13 to state the following: rescind the unissued debt authorization of $233,205, Hanlon (Pine Hill) Elementary School planning and design, and to remove Budget Article 14
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board amend Budget Article 13 to state the following: rescind the unissued debt authorization of $233,205, Hanlon (Pine Hill) Elementary School planning and design, and to remove Budget Article 14.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraThe vote record lists Robert Gotti as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board amend Budget Article 13 to state the following: rescind the unissued debt authorization of $233,205, Hanlon (Pine Hill) Elementary School planning and design, and to remove Budget Article 14. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Reaffirmation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Reaffirm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force as adopted on December 20, 2021, and reaffirmed on January 6, 2025
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board reaffirm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force as adopted on December 20, 2021, and reaffirmed on January 6, 2025.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraThe vote record lists Robert Gotti as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board reaffirm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joint statement with the Human Rights Task Force as adopted on December 20, 2021, and reaffirmed on January 6, 2025. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Town Administrator Appointments
Appoint Town Administrator, Connor Read, as the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Chief Procurement Officer, Compensation Agent, Fair Housing Director, Municipal Hearings Officer, and...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Town Administrator, Connor Read, as the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Chief Procurement Officer, Compensation Agent, Fair Housing Director, Municipal Hearings Officer, and Parking Clerk, for terms end on June 30, 2026.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraThe vote record lists Robert Gotti as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Town Administrator, Connor Read, as the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Chief Procurement Officer, Compensation Agent, Fair Housing Director, Municipal Hearings Officer, and Parking Clerk, for terms end on June 30, 2026. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Town Administrator, Connor Read, as an Ex-Officio Member on the Cemetery Commission, Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee, Long Range Financial Planning Committee, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, for terms to end on June 30, 2026. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Town Administrator, Connor Read, as the West Suburban Veterans District Representative, for a term to end on June 30, 2026. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Take the following actions: 1. Appoint Srirup Kumar to the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2027. 2. Appoint Robert Schiavo to the Conservation Commission...
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to take the following actions: 1. Appoint Srirup Kumar to the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2027. 2. Appoint Robert Schiavo to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2027.
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraThe vote record lists Robert Gotti as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to take the following actions: 1. Appoint Srirup Kumar to the Westwood Environmental Action Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2027. 2. Appoint Robert Schiavo to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2027. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Joseph Previtera, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings ABSENT: Robert Gotti.” (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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