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 March 31, 2023, 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 November 7, 2022, webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81905958781?pwd=MGltK21lMG5pRGVyZ1cxVlVpbU5hQT09

Passcode: 628018

Or One tap mobile:

US: +19292056099,,81905958781#  or +13017158592,,81905958781#

Or Telephone:

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

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Webinar ID: 819 0595 8781

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbNrvAsyS2

A. 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.

B. CHAIR’S UPDATE
• New Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director – Stephanie McManus
• Veterans Day – November 11, 2022

C. SCHEDULED ACTION

6:05 pm – One-Day Special Wine and Malt License - New England Mountain Bike Association – Hale
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Leslie Riding (NEMBA)

6:10 pm – Change of Manager - Smashburger
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Brian Scandiffio

6:15 pm – Change of Manager – Del Frisco’s Grille
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Hector Tovar

6:20 pm – FY23 Tax Classification Hearing
Attending: John Curran, Board of Assessors

D. NEW BUSINESS
• Disclosure Regarding the Chair of the Select Board
• Comprehensive Plan Update

E. OLD BUSINESS
• Appointments and Re-appointments of Boards and Committees

F. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – October 20, 2022, and October 24, 2022

G. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD

H. PUBLIC AND PRESS

I. NEXT MEETING - November 21, 2022 at 8:00 am, via Zoom Webinar

J. ADJOURNMENT

K. DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION


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

 

WESTWOOD SELECT BOARD

LEGAL NOTICE- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 FY23 TAX CLASSIFICATION

 The Westwood Select Board will hold a remote Public Hearing on Monday, November 7, 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.  This Act includes an extension, until March 31, 2023, of the remote meeting provisions of his March 12, 2020, Executive Order. The meeting will be filmed lived by Westwood Media Center available for viewing on Comcast channel 12 and Verizon channel 42. Those wishing to participate in this Public Hearing are encouraged to use Zoom.

The purpose of this meeting will be for discussion and taxpayer feedback and a vote of the Select Board to determine the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023 taxes among the classes of real and personal property as set forth in Chapter 40, Section 56 of the General Laws. Interested taxpayers may present written information on their views at the November 7, 2022, Public Hearing.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81905958781?pwd=MGltK21lMG5pRGVyZ1cxVlVpbU5hQT09

Passcode: 628018

Or Telephone:

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

US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 309 205 3325  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 931 3860  or +1 669 444 9171  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 719 359 4580  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 386 347 5053  or +1 564 217 2000  or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)

Webinar ID: 819 0595 8781

 As of this posting, the November 7, 2022, Select Board meeting will be held via remote participation, subject to change. 

Westwood Select Board

Robert R. Gotti

Michael F. Walsh

Marianne C. LeBlanc Cummings