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March 9, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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Town Administrator's Update
Authorize the Town Administrator, in consultation with the Fire Chief, to utilize up to $200,000 of available mitigation funds from the Community Services Agreement with Dana-Farber Cancer...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in consultation with the Fire Chief, to utilize up to $200,000 of available mitigation funds from the Community Services Agreement with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to obtain and secure the necessary permits to install a structure to house fire apparatus on a temporary basis.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator, in consultation with the Fire Chief, to utilize up to $200,000 of available mitigation funds from the Community Services Agreement with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to obtain and secure the necessary permits to install a structure to house fire apparatus on a temporary basis. 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)
Street
Grant approval to Brendan Moloy for a One Day/Special Wine & Malt License to serve alcohol on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 711 Clapboardtree Street from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the time to set up...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board grant approval to Brendan Moloy for a One Day/Special Wine & Malt License to serve alcohol on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 711 Clapboardtree Street from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the time to set up and remove alcohol from the premises from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday March 29, 2026, pending food permit issuance and final public safety inspections. Approval to be granted with the following conditions: • The applicant must contact the Licensing Agent on Wednesday March 25, 2026, with ticket sales update. Should the event ticket sales exceed 150 tickets sold, a Police detail will be required for the entirety of the event. • If at any time after March 25, 2026, and before the day of the event on March 29, 2026, ticket sales exceed 150 tickets sold, the applicant must contact Westwood Police Department directly and arrange for a Police detail.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board grant approval to Brendan Moloy for a One Day/Special Wine & Malt License to serve alcohol on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 711 Clapboardtree Street from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the time to set up and remove alcohol from the premises from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday March 29, 2026, pending food permit issuance and final public safety inspections. Approval to be granted with the following conditions: • The applicant must contact the Licensing Agent on Wednesday March 25, 2026, with ticket sales update. Should the event ticket sales exceed 150 tickets sold, a Police detail will be required for the entirety of the event. • If at any time after March 25, 2026, and before the day of the event on March 29, 2026, ticket sales exceed 150 tickets sold, the applicant must contact Westwood Police Department directly and arrange for a Police detail. 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)
Licensing Fees
Adopt the 2026 amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages, Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations, and Licensing Fees
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board adopt the 2026 amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages, Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations, and Licensing Fees.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board adopt the 2026 amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages, Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations, and Licensing Fees. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. Motion to Close the Public Hearing J. Previtera moved to close the March 9, 2026, Public Hearing to Review and Adopt Amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages, Special and One Day Liquor License Rules and Regulations, and Licensing Fees. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, ay. 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)
Adopt Public Comment Policy
Adopt the Public Comment Policy as presented
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to adopt the Public Comment Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to adopt the Public Comment Policy as presented. 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)
remove articles
Use Miscellaneous Article #11 to create Budget Article - 14, FY26 Budget Adjustment by Appropriation
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to use Miscellaneous Article #11 to create Budget Article - 14, FY26 Budget Adjustment by Appropriation.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to use Miscellaneous Article #11 to create Budget Article - 14, FY26 Budget Adjustment by Appropriation. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2- 0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera moved that the Select Board to not move forward with the Street Acceptance of Birch Street at this time (previously listed as Select Board-6). M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to rename and/or repurpose Select Board - 6 for the "Establishment of Injured on Duty Reserve Fund". 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)
Regular Meeting Minutes - February 11, 2026, and February 25, 2026
Approve the February 11, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the February 11, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the February 11, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the February 25, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented. 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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