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March 23, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera
Absent: None
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remove articles - School Committee Request
Approve the FY 27 Appropriation of $435,000 of Free Cash to the School Department for litigation expenses using Miscellaneous Article #3 to create Budget Article -15, FY27 Appropriation School...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the FY 27 Appropriation of $435,000 of Free Cash to the School Department for litigation expenses using Miscellaneous Article #3 to create Budget Article -15, FY27 Appropriation School Litigation ($435,000).
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the FY 27 Appropriation of $435,000 of Free Cash to the School Department for litigation expenses using Miscellaneous Article #3 to create Budget Article -15, FY27 Appropriation School Litigation ($435,000). M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded out of necessity. 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)
Building Authority (MSBA)
Accept the resolution as read, and for the Thurston Middle School Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to accept the resolution as read, and for the Thurston Middle School Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to accept the resolution as read, and for the Thurston Middle School Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). 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)
Potential Vote on Articles
Approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting article order as discussed
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting article order as discussed.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting article order as discussed. 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)
2026 Annual Town Election - Discussion and Vote to Authorize Early In-Person Voting
Authorize in-person early voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Registrars, which voted on March 12, 2026, to opt in to early voting....
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to authorize in-person early voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Registrars, which voted on March 12, 2026, to opt in to early voting. Early voting will take place from Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Jaillet Meeting Room at the Westwood Police Station, 588 High Street, as designated by the Town Clerk. This authorization is made pursuant to state law allowing municipalities to opt in to early voting for local elections upon recommendation of the Board of Registrars and approval by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board vote to authorize in-person early voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Registrars, which voted on March 12, 2026, to opt in to early voting. Early voting will take place from Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Jaillet Meeting Room at the Westwood Police Station, 588 High Street, as designated by the Town Clerk. This authorization is made pursuant to state law allowing municipalities to opt in to early voting for local elections upon recommendation of the Board of Registrars and approval by the Select Board. 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)
Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees
Appoint Gary Nathan, Maria Ryan, William Ryan, and Katarina Lahti as Election Officers for terms to end on June 30, 2026
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Gary Nathan, Maria Ryan, William Ryan, and Katarina Lahti as Election Officers for terms to end on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board appoint Gary Nathan, Maria Ryan, William Ryan, and Katarina Lahti as Election Officers 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 Marianne LeBlanc Cummings as the Select Board Liaison on the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee 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.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Regular Meeting Minutes - March 9, 2026
Approve the March 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the March 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the March 9, 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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