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 July 15, 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. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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 our best efforts, we will post on the Town website an audio or video recording, transcript, or another comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

WESTWOOD MEDIA CENTER LIVE STREAM OF SELECT BOARD MEETING:

The meeting will be live-streamed by Westwood Media Center and the public can view the meeting here. Our government channels will be broadcasting the meeting on Comcast channel 12 and Verizon channel 42.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85335747684?pwd=S1RyRHRqbXR1cmJySTB1UnlLSTZxZz09

Passcode: 332299

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 931 3860  or +1 929 205 6099  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 444 9171  or +1 669 900 6833  or 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: 853 3574 7684

ATTENDANCE AND CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 pm, remote participation
Grant Permission to Westwood Media Center and anyone else who wishes to record the meeting.

A. CHAIR’S UPDATE
• Westwood Girls Lacrosse – 2022 Division One State Champs
• 2022 Eagle Scouts

B. SCHEDULED ACTION
6:05 pm – Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger – October 23, 2022
Attending: Connie Rizoli

6:10 pm – Algonquin Gas – Temporary Work Space Agreement – First Amendment
Attending: Jon Bonsall, Algonquin Gas

6:15 pm – Change to Existing Common Victualler License – Dunkin Donuts, 915 High Street and 400 Washington Street
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Michael Cavallo

6:20 pm – Public Hearing – Small Cell Communications Equipment, 793 High Street
Attending: Verizon – Paula Foley, Stan Usovicz, and Derek Maheaux

6:30 pm – Public Hearing – Small Cell Communications Equipment, 692 High Street, clarification of height requirement
Attending: Verizon – Paula Foley, Stan Usovicz, and Derek Maheaux

6:40 pm – Public Hearing – Cable License Renewal – Verizon New England, Inc.
Attending: William August, Special Counsel

6:50 pm – Forbes Road Traffic Study
Attending: Todd Korchin, Elizabeth Oltman (TEC)

C. NEW BUSINESS
• Fiscal Year 2022 – Year End Close
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Recommendation
• Hanlon/Deerfield School Project Update

D. OLD BUSINESS
• Remote Meetings Update – Commonwealth Extension due to expire on July 15th
• Appointment and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees

E. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – June 21, 2022

F. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD

G. PUBLIC AND PRESS

H. NEXT MEETING
• August 1, 2022, at 6:00 pm

I. ADJOURNMENT

J. DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION


*Order of Agenda Items subject to change, times are estimated.

Public Hearings (July 11, 2022):

Cable Public Hearing - Verizon New England, Inc. 

The Select Board of the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts, as statutory Cable License Issuing Authority, will hold a remote Public Hearing on July 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in connection with the Town’s Verizon New England, Inc. (“Verizon”) cable television license renewal proceedings. This remote hearing is 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 and this Act includes an extension, until July 15, 2022, of the remote meeting provisions of his March 12, 2020, Executive Order.

Members of the public who wish to access the meeting may do so by using the Webinar link below. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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 our best efforts, we will post on the Town website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive records of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

The Select Board meeting will be filmed live by Westwood Media Center and available for viewing on Comcast channel 12 and Verizon channel 42.

Those wishing to participate in this Public Hearing are encouraged to use the Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85335747684?pwd=S1RyRHRqbXR1cmJySTB1UnlLSTZxZz09
Passcode: 332299
Or Telephone:
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or 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: 853 3574 7684

The current Westwood Verizon cable license is due to expire on July 16, 2022. The purpose of the proceeding is to accept public comment on the proposed final Westwood Verizon renewal license and to formally consider, and possibly take final action, including possible approval of, the proposed final Westwood Verizon renewal license. Public comment on Town renewal needs and the proposed renewal is invited. Copies of renewal documents are available for public inspection and copying via the Town Clerk or Office of the Town Administrator. Please contact the Office of the Westwood Town Administrator (781-326-4172) in the event of the need for further information. By order of the Westwood Select Board as statutory License Issuing Authority.

As of this posting, the July 11, 2022, Select Board meeting will be held via remote participation, subject to change. Residents are encouraged to check the town website for any updates.

Westwood Select Board
Robert T. Gotti, Chair
Michael F. Walsh, Clerk
Marianne C. LeBlanc Cummings, Third Member

Public Hearing - Small Cell Communications Equipment Installation - 793 High Street

The Westwood Select Board will hold a remote Public Hearing on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 6:00 pm, 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 and this Act includes an extension, until July 15, 2022, of the remote meeting provisions of his March 12, 2020, Executive Order.

Members of the public who wish to access the meeting may do so by using the Webinar link below. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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 our best efforts, we will post on the Town website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive records of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

The meeting will be filmed live by Westwood Media Center and available for viewing on Comcast channel 12 and Verizon channel 42.

Those wishing to participate in this Public Hearing are encouraged to use the Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85335747684?pwd=S1RyRHRqbXR1cmJySTB1UnlLSTZxZz09

Passcode: 332299

Or Telephone:

US: +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 929 205 6099  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 6833  or 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: 853 3574 7684

A petition was filed by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”) for Pole Attachment of Small Cell Communications Equipment at the following locations:

1. Pole #19-85 (Pole near the property with an address of 793 High Street)

   Request received on May 19, 2022, for a pole located near 793 High Street, as shown on the plans drafted by Chappell Engineering Associates, LLC., dated February 1, 2022, on file with the said petition.

2. Pole #13-104 (Pole near the property with an address of 692 High Street) - The Select Board originally reviewed and approved this petition on March 29, 2022, and will meet on July 11, 2022, to discuss the proposed height of the small cell equipment (height requirement per Eversource via the agreement with Verizon).

The plans and petitions are available for viewing on the Town Website under the calendar event, Select Board Meeting, July 11, 2022. As of this posting, the July 11, 2022, Select Board meeting will be held via remote participation, subject to change. Residents are encouraged to check the town website for any updates.

Westwood Select Board

Robert R. Gotti, Chair

Michael F. Walsh, Clerk

Marianne C. LeBlanc Cummings, Third Member

Related Documents 

Plans and Petition - Small Cell Communications - near 793 High Street

Plans and Petition - Small Cell Communications - near 692 High Street 

Height Requirement - Small Cell Communications Equipment