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Westwood Former Select Board member
Michael Walsh
Select Board member (townwide) · 6 terms in this record
Michael F. Walsh
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Walsh as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 20 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (20)
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 29Amend the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to…Motion: J. Hickey moved to amend the motion to authorize the Town…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Not recorded
April 29, 2019: Amend the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Intent (NOI) on behalf of the Town
J. Hickey moved to amend the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Intent (NOI) on behalf of the Town.
Yes: Hickey, HydeMichael Walsh stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to amend the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Intent (NOI) on behalf of the Town. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Nancy C. Hyde RECUSED: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Apr 29Approve and sign the Tax Increment Financing Agreement with…Motion: N. Hyde moved to approve and sign the Tax Increment Financing…Passed 2–1 · Walsh: Yes
April 29, 2019: Approve and sign the Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Citizens Bank, N.A
N. Hyde moved to approve and sign the Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Citizens Bank, N.A.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to approve and sign the Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Citizens Bank, N.A. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote: 2-1. J. Hickey Opposed. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde NAYS: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Mar 25Accept the revised and amended language related to the…Motion: N. Hyde moved to accept the revised and amended language related…Passed 2–1 · Walsh: Yes
March 25, 2019: Accept the revised and amended language related to the Authorization for University Station Project Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as presented by Special Town Counsel
N. Hyde moved to accept the revised and amended language related to the Authorization for University Station Project Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as presented by Special Town Counsel.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to accept the revised and amended language related to the Authorization for University Station Project Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as presented by Special Town Counsel. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote: 2-1; J. Hickey opposed. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde NAYS: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Mar 25Re-execute and sign the updated Memorandum of Understanding with…Motion: N. Hyde moved to re-execute and sign the updated Memorandum of…Passed 2–1 · Walsh: Yes
March 25, 2019: Re-execute and sign the updated Memorandum of Understanding with Citizens Bank, N.A
N. Hyde moved to re-execute and sign the updated Memorandum of Understanding with Citizens Bank, N.A.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to re-execute and sign the updated Memorandum of Understanding with Citizens Bank, N.A. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote: 2-1; J. Hickey Opposed. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde NAYS: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Feb 25To: 1. Support the TIF Warrant Article to affirm…Motion: N. Hyde moved to: 1. Support the TIF Warrant Article to…Passed 2–1 · Walsh: Yes
February 25, 2019: To: 1. Support the TIF Warrant Article to affirm the Board's authority to enter into Tax Increment Financing Agreements and Special Tax Assessments with property owners at University Station as…
N. Hyde moved to: 1. Support the TIF Warrant Article to affirm the Board's authority to enter into Tax Increment Financing Agreements and Special Tax Assessments with property owners at University Station as a tool to attract commercial development; further 2. To approve and sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Tax Increment Financing for a 100,000 Square Foot Office Building at University Avenue for Citizens; and 3. To direct town staff and Special Town Counsel to negotiate and prepare a formal TIF Agreement with Citizens to be executed April 30, 2019, which will be held in escrow pending Town Meeting approval of the TIF warrant article.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hyde, WalshNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to: 1. Support the TIF Warrant Article to affirm the Board's authority to enter into Tax Increment Financing Agreements and Special Tax Assessments with property owners at University Station as a tool to attract commercial development; further 2. To approve and sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Tax Increment Financing for a 100,000 Square Foot Office Building at University Avenue for Citizens; and 3. To direct town staff and Special Town Counsel to negotiate and prepare a formal TIF Agreement with Citizens to be executed April 30, 2019, which will be held in escrow pending Town Meeting approval of the TIF warrant article. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote: 2-1; J. Hickey opposed. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Board Member AYES: Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde NAYS: John M. Hickey.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Feb 25To: 1. Refer the proposed discontinuance to the planning…Motion: J. Hickey moved to: 1. Refer the proposed discontinuance to the…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
February 25, 2019: To: 1. Refer the proposed discontinuance to the planning board for a report under G.L. c. 41, § 81I; further
J. Hickey moved to: 1. Refer the proposed discontinuance to the planning board for a report under G.L. c. 41, § 81I; further
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshNancy Hyde stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to: 1. Refer the proposed discontinuance to the planning board for a report under G.L. c. 41, § 81I; further M. Walsh Seconded. Vote: 2-0-1; N. Hyde not present 2. To direct special town counsel to prepare a notice of discontinuance for execution by the Board and for recording at the registry of deeds in the event the town votes to discontinue the Surplus Layout. M. Walsh Seconded. Vote: 2-0-1; N. Hyde not present RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh RECUSED: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Oct 15A) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment…Motion: J. Hickey moved a) To convene a public hearing on the…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
October 15, 2018: A) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment of the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane; (b) to hear public comment, if any; (c) to submit into the record…
J. Hickey moved a) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment of the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane; (b) to hear public comment, if any; (c) to submit into the record the August 10, 2018 Agreement, the October 15, 2018 Agreement, the Subdivision Approval and, by reference, the approved subdivision plans; and (d) to close the hearing and deliberate. 2. Upon completing deliberations, to make the following motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen: (a) Find that the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane is abandoned and unused for ordinary travel and that the common convenience and necessity no longer require this public way to be maintained in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for travel; (b) Declare that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep this public way in repair; (c) Direct Special Town Counsel to prepare and file a written declaration with the Town Clerk that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane in repair; (d) Execute the Agreement with Canton Street Realty Trust dated October 15, 2018, in the form provided to the Board by Counsel and signed by David Spiegel, as Trustee of Canton Street Realty Trust; (e) Cause to be released street addresses for nine lots within the Westwood Estates subdivision to be numbered and known as 25, 26, 29, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, and 42 Hedgerow Lane. 3. To vote in favor of the motion if the evidence and other information supports such a vote and sign the app
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshThe vote record lists Nancy Hyde as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved a) To convene a public hearing on the abandonment of the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane; (b) to hear public comment, if any; (c) to submit into the record the August 10, 2018 Agreement, the October 15, 2018 Agreement, the Subdivision Approval and, by reference, the approved subdivision plans; and (d) to close the hearing and deliberate. 2. Upon completing deliberations, to make the following motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen: (a) Find that the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane is abandoned and unused for ordinary travel and that the common convenience and necessity no longer require this public way to be maintained in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for travel; (b) Declare that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep this public way in repair; (c) Direct Special Town Counsel to prepare and file a written declaration with the Town Clerk that the Town of Westwood shall no longer be bound to keep the Surplus Layout of Old Hedgerow Lane in repair; (d) Execute the Agreement with Canton Street Realty Trust dated October 15, 2018, in the form provided to the Board by Counsel and signed by David Spiegel, as Trustee of Canton Street Realty Trust; (e) Cause to be released street addresses for nine lots within the Westwood Estates subdivision to be numbered and known as 25, 26, 29, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, and 42 Hedgerow Lane. 3. To vote in favor of the motion if the evidence and other information supports such a vote and sign the appropriate agreement. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 2-0-1 (N. Hyde not present). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh ABSENT: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Aug 20Execute the written agreement and take the steps to…Motion: J. Hickey moved to execute the written agreement and take the…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
August 20, 2018: Execute the written agreement and take the steps to abandon the old Hedgerow Lane and indicate the Board will sponsor an article at the next Town Meeting
J. Hickey moved to execute the written agreement and take the steps to abandon the old Hedgerow Lane and indicate the Board will sponsor an article at the next Town Meeting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshNancy Hyde stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to execute the written agreement and take the steps to abandon the old Hedgerow Lane and indicate the Board will sponsor an article at the next Town Meeting. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 2-0. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael F. Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh RECUSED: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Votes with no disagreement (104)
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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