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Joseph Previtera
Select Board member (townwide) · 4 terms in this record
Joe Previtera
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Attendance
At the start of 23 of 23 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (23)
- May 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 6Re-appoint Christopher Coleman and Patrick Ahearn as Ex-Officio Members…Motion: R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint Christopher Coleman and…Passed 2–1 · Previtera: No
May 6, 2024: Re-appoint Christopher Coleman and Patrick Ahearn as Ex-Officio Members of the Charter Review Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2025
R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint Christopher Coleman and Patrick Ahearn as Ex-Officio Members of the Charter Review Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2025.
Voted: No
Yes: Cummings, GottiNo: Previtera
From the minutes
“R. Gotti moved that the Select Board re-appoint Christopher Coleman and Patrick Ahearn as Ex-Officio Members of the Charter Review Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2025. J. Previtera Seconded. Vote 2-1. J. Previtera, no. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Robert Gotti NAYS: Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Feb 26Approve the transfer of $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well…Motion: J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
February 26, 2024: Approve the transfer of $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well as $40,117.90 from Verizon totaling $88,953.54 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well as $40,117.90 from Verizon totaling $88,953.54 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,835.64 from Comcast, as well as $40,117.90 from Verizon totaling $88,953.54 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 8:05 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Dec 4Approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well…Motion: J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
December 4, 2023: Approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well as $40,213.38 from Verizon totaling $88,946.32 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well as $40,213.38 from Verizon totaling $88,946.32 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $48,732.94 from Comcast, as well as $40,213.38 from Verizon totaling $88,946.32 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the Select Board meeting at 8.46 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Aug 14Authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once…Motion: J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
August 14, 2023: Authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once all three parties (Westwood, Dover, and Hale) have agreed to the agreement, to post the draft Conservation Restriction agreement and to...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once all three parties (Westwood, Dover, and Hale) have agreed to the agreement, to post the draft Conservation Restriction agreement and to accept any revisions adopted during the process.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraRobert Gotti stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator or his designee, and once all three parties (Westwood, Dover, and Hale) have agreed to the agreement, to post the draft Conservation Restriction agreement and to accept any revisions adopted during the process. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, recused. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Aug 14The Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest…Motion: J. Previtera moved the Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
August 14, 2023: The Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest Waiver, for Pierce Atwood LLP., Special Counsel, for Hale Education Inc
J. Previtera moved the Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest Waiver, for Pierce Atwood LLP., Special Counsel, for Hale Education Inc.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraAbstained: Gotti
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved the Town Administrator to sign the Conflict of Interest Waiver, for Pierce Atwood LLP., Special Counsel, for Hale Education Inc. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, recused. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera ABSTAIN: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
Aug 14Approve the transfer of $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well…Motion: J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
August 14, 2023: Approve the transfer of $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well as $84,838.97 from Verizon totaling $135,634.20 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well as $84,838.97 from Verizon totaling $135,634.20 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraAbstained: Cummings
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,795.23 from Comcast, as well as $84,838.97 from Verizon totaling $135,634.20 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 8:02 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera ABSTAIN: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Gotti)
Jul 12Adopt the Planning Board's motion on the MBTA Communities…Motion: It was recommended that the Select Board adopt the Planning Board's…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Previtera: Yes
July 12, 2023: Adopt the Planning Board's motion on the MBTA Communities Action Plan, as the Planning Board passed it
It was recommended that the Select Board adopt the Planning Board's motion regarding the MBTA Communities Action Plan as previously passed by the Planning Board. R. Gotti, so moved.
Voted: Yes
Joint meeting with the Planning Board; only the Select Board members' votes are shown (the Planning Board voted 4-0 on its own motion).
From the minutes
“It was recommended that the Select Board adopt the Planning Board's motion regarding the MBTA Communities Action Plan as previously passed by the Planning Board. R. Gotti, so moved. J. Previtera Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Jun 21Regulatory Agreement - Affordable Housing Unit - School StreetMotion: (the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Previtera: Yes
June 21, 2023: Regulatory Agreement - Affordable Housing Unit - School Street
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the result as "Continued".
From the minutes
“RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/14/2023 6:00 PM MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Jun 5Adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as…Motion: J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to adopt the town…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
June 5, 2023: Adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as drafted (shown below)
J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as drafted (shown below).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cummings, PreviteraAbstained: Gotti
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved for the Select Board to adopt the town of Westwood Interim Flag Policy as drafted (shown below). M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded, out of necessity. R. Gotti Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, abstained. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. TOWN OF WESTWOOD INTERIM FLAG POLICY I. INTRODUCTION This Policy is intended to address flags that are allowed to be flown on the Town of Westwood flagpoles. II. FLAGS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO BE FLOWN The Select Board authorizes the following flags to be flown on Town-owned flagpoles as an expression of the Town's government speech: • The Official flag of the United States of America • The Official flag of MIA-POW • The Official flag of the Purple Heart Award (flown on August 7th of each year) In addition, the Select Board authorizes The Pride Rainbow flag to be flown from an outrigger flagpole on Town Hall during the month of June 2023. No other flags shall be allowed to be flown on Town-owned flagpoles as those flag poles and this policy is NOT intended to establish or serve to create a forum for private expression. Adopted by a vote of the Select Board at its meeting on June 5, 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Joseph Previtera, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Joseph Previtera ABSTAIN: Robert Gotti.” (Motion: Previtera, second: Cummings)
May 22Approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well…Motion: J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of…Passed 2–0 · Previtera: Yes
May 22, 2023: Approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well as $37,436.92 from Verizon totaling $87,973.40 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements...
J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well as $37,436.92 from Verizon totaling $87,973.40 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gotti, PreviteraMarianne LeBlanc Cummings stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Previtera moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of $50,536.48 from Comcast, as well as $37,436.92 from Verizon totaling $87,973.40 to Westwood Media Center per the License Agreements and the Westwood Media Center Agreements signed by the Select Board. R. Gotti Seconded, out of necessity. Vote 2-0. J. Previtera, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. LeBlanc Cummings, recused. M. LeBlanc Cummings rejoined the meeting at 6:53 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Robert Gotti, Board Member SECONDER:Joseph Previtera, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Joseph Previtera RECUSED: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Gotti, second: Previtera)
Votes with no disagreement (126)
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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