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February 11, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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Vote to elect the Select Board Chair
Marianne LeBlanc Cummings be the next Select Board Chair, as a result of the vacancy due to Rob Gotti's resignation
J. Previtera moved that Marianne LeBlanc Cummings be the next Select Board Chair, as a result of the vacancy due to Rob Gotti's resignation.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that Marianne LeBlanc Cummings be the next Select Board Chair, as a result of the vacancy due to Rob Gotti's resignation. 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.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
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Select Board take the following actions: MOVE, that the Select Board accept the resignation of Select Board Chair Robert Gotti, submitted to the Town Clerk on February 6, 2026, thereby declaring a...
J. Previtera moved that Select Board take the following actions: MOVE, that the Select Board accept the resignation of Select Board Chair Robert Gotti, submitted to the Town Clerk on February 6, 2026, thereby declaring a vacancy on the Select Board. FURTHER MOVE, that the Select Board provide statutory notice to the Town Clerk, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 10, that the vacancy shall be filled at the April 28, 2026 Annual Town Election, with such notice provided no later than February 23, 2026. FURTHER MOVE, that the Select Board direct the Town Clerk to advertise the vacancy, place the office on the ballot, and accept nomination papers in accordance with law. FURTHER MOVE, that the ballot designation shall read: "Select Board - 1-year term (to fill a vacancy)." FURTHER MOVE, that no appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy, as M.G.L. c. 41, § 10 requires the vacancy to be filled by election.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that Select Board take the following actions: MOVE, that the Select Board accept the resignation of Select Board Chair Robert Gotti, submitted to the Town Clerk on February 6, 2026, thereby declaring a vacancy on the Select Board. FURTHER MOVE, that the Select Board provide statutory notice to the Town Clerk, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 10, that the vacancy shall be filled at the April 28, 2026 Annual Town Election, with such notice provided no later than February 23, 2026. FURTHER MOVE, that the Select Board direct the Town Clerk to advertise the vacancy, place the office on the ballot, and accept nomination papers in accordance with law. FURTHER MOVE, that the ballot designation shall read: "Select Board - 1-year term (to fill a vacancy)." FURTHER MOVE, that no appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy, as M.G.L. c. 41, § 10 requires the vacancy to be filled by election. 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.” (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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