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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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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 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 21 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (21)
- Apr 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Apr 29Appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building…Motion: J. Hickey moved to appoint a Select Board Representative to the…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
April 29, 2021: Appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building Committee for a term to expire at the end of Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, or June 30, 2022,…
J. Hickey moved to appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building Committee for a term to expire at the end of Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, or June 30, 2022, and that appointment will be Select Board Member Michael Walsh. M. Walsh,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to appoint a Select Board Representative to the School Building Committee for a term to expire at the end of Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, or June 30, 2022, and that appointment will be Select Board Member Michael Walsh. M. Walsh, Seconded. Vote 2-0-1 N. Hyde, abstained. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Apr 5Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the…Motion: M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
April 5, 2021: Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Agreement for the use of 45 Clapboardtree Street Field between Westwood Green, LLC. ("Westwood Green") and the town of Westwood....
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Agreement for the use of 45 Clapboardtree Street Field between Westwood Green, LLC. ("Westwood Green") and the town of Westwood. The Agreement will be in effect until the completion of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and acceptance of Lot 8, or in the alternative until November 21, 2021, if the town is unable to accept ownership of the property. J. Hickey,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Agreement for the use of 45 Clapboardtree Street Field between Westwood Green, LLC. ("Westwood Green") and the town of Westwood. The Agreement will be in effect until the completion of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and acceptance of Lot 8, or in the alternative until November 21, 2021, if the town is unable to accept ownership of the property. J. Hickey, Seconded. Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N Hyde rejoined the Select Board meeting at 5:49 pm. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Mar 25Accept the provisions of Chapter 5 Acts of 2021,…Motion: M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the provisions…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
March 25, 2021: Accept the provisions of Chapter 5 Acts of 2021, extension of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 Section (L), providing early voting in-person on Friday April 23, 2021, from…
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the provisions of Chapter 5 Acts of 2021, extension of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 Section (L), providing early voting in-person on Friday April 23, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sunday, April 25, 2021, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Jaillet Meeting Room at the Westwood Police Station.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the provisions of Chapter 5 Acts of 2021, extension of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 Section (L), providing early voting in-person on Friday April 23, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sunday, April 25, 2021, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Jaillet Meeting Room at the Westwood Police Station. J. Hickey Seconded. N. Hyde Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde abstained. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Dec 21Appoint Andrew Kara to the Dedham Westwood Water District…Motion: N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to appoint Andrew Kara…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Not recorded
December 21, 2020: Appoint Andrew Kara to the Dedham Westwood Water District Commissioner position representing Westwood, for a term to expire on December 31, 2022
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to appoint Andrew Kara to the Dedham Westwood Water District Commissioner position representing Westwood, for a term to expire on December 31, 2022.
Yes: Hickey, HydeThe vote record lists Michael Walsh as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to appoint Andrew Kara to the Dedham Westwood Water District Commissioner position representing Westwood, for a term to expire on December 31, 2022. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 2-0. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSENT: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Dec 7Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the amended…Motion: M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Select…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Yes
December 7, 2020: Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the amended Local Action Unit Application, for the Homes@45 two affordable housing units (located at the former Westwood Lodge Property, 45 Clapboardtree...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the amended Local Action Unit Application, for the Homes@45 two affordable housing units (located at the former Westwood Lodge Property, 45 Clapboardtree Street), for submittal to the Department of Housing and Community Development for approval. Also, to authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the Regulatory Agreement, after the Department of Housing and Community Development approves the Local Action Unit Application, pending no further changes to either document.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hickey, WalshNancy Hyde stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the amended Local Action Unit Application, for the Homes@45 two affordable housing units (located at the former Westwood Lodge Property, 45 Clapboardtree Street), for submittal to the Department of Housing and Community Development for approval. Also, to authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the Regulatory Agreement, after the Department of Housing and Community Development approves the Local Action Unit Application, pending no further changes to either document. J. Hickey Seconded. Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde was not present for the vote, as Ms. Hyde recused herself from the meeting prior to any discussion regarding Homes @45. N. Hyde rejoined the Select Board meeting at 5:06 pm. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh RECUSED: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Aug 3Sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary…Motion: N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post…Passed 2–0 · Walsh: Abstained
August 3, 2020: Sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout Town and online on the town website
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout Town and online on the town website.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Hickey, HydeAbstained: Walsh
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant and for the warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout Town and online on the town website. J. Hickey Seconded. M. Walsh Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. N. Hyde, aye. J. Hickey, aye. M. Walsh, abstain. NOTE: M. Walsh is a candidate for Norfolk County Register of Probate, September 1, 2020 Election, M. Walsh retracted his initial vote, and abstained from the reconsidered motion. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey ABSTAIN: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Votes with no disagreement (87)
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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