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Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, On June 16, 2021, Governor Baker signed into law an Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted during the State of Emergency.  This Act includes an extension, until April 1, 2022, of the remote meeting provisions of his March 12, 2020, Executive Order. This meeting will be conducted via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting may do so by using the Webinar link below. Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, for reasons of economic hardship and despite best efforts, we will post on the Town website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

The public is encouraged to watch our meeting via Westwood Media Center live stream (if available) and join via Zoom webinar as instructed below. The public will be allowed to make comments, if they wish to do so, during the portions of the meeting designated for public comment.

JOIN ZOOM MEETING:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Oct 19, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: WHA/WAHA Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86980422012?pwd=Ty95S3VKMkxNOVlWMHY2bkhUb3NTZz09

Passcode: 412191

Or Telephone:

833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Webinar ID: 869 8042 2012

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Topics to be discussed

Call to Order – 7:30PM.

Ask if anyone wishes to record the meeting.

Welcome all participants, including members, presenters, and members of the press and public.

Instructions on Zoom Webinar participation.

Member Attendance Roll-Call.

Chair Welcome Remarks and Updates –

Town Planner Abby McCabe to present Housing Choice legislation relative to multi-family housing.  Discussion on zoning amendments to comply with Section 18 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 “An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth” adding new section 3A to the Zoning Act of MGL 40A.

• By-right multi-family housing zoning within 1/2 mile of train station for MBTA Communities.
• Housing choices such as allowing accessory dwelling units, starter home zoning, and smart growth 40R districts.

Director of C&ED Nora Loughnane will also be in attendance.

LAU (Local Action Units) approval request to Select Board for 1215 High Street and 581 Gay Street

WAHA Linkage Fees Update –Green Company/Homes @ 45

Documenting the History of WAHA – Members project Update.

Properties Renovation Projects Updates.

• Tenants Occupancy Report
• Projects Progress
• Budget Update
• Lottery Process

Maintenance Update –.

Financial Report -.

Chair’s Update-.

New Business-.

Old Business - Approve June, 2021 minutes.

Public and Press.

Adjournment ROLL-CALL VOTE.

*Changes & Updates to Topics will be made as needed