Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, on June 16, 2021, Former Governor Charles 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 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.

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/87820189414?pwd=YXgxSC8rK1MvaWQyUHpWR2UyQmltQT09

Passcode: 283673

Or One tap mobile :

US: +13092053325,,87820189414#  or +13126266799,,87820189414#

Or Telephone:

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

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Webinar ID: 878 2018 9414

    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k8Dqn7QrP

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
• 25 Year Employee Recognition
• John J. Cronin Public Service Award – nomination period ends March 3rd
• Community Assignment – Name the New Elementary School
• Westwood Day – September 23, 2023
• Hale Update

C. SCHEDULED ACTION
6:05 pm – Westwood Poet Laureate Recommendation
Attending: Westwood Poet Laureate Selection Committee - Elizabeth McGovern, Maria Ryan, Kieran Moriarty, Karen Michelson, Nancy Donahue, Anne Innis, Christy McKenney

6:15 pm – 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article Discussion-potential vote to amend, accept, and/or remove articles

6:25 pm – Dana Farber Cancer Institute Proton Therapy Facility – Community Services Agreement (CSA)
Attending: Dan Bailey

D. NEW BUSINESS
• 2023 Little League Parade – April 29, 2023
• Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) – Acts of 2022
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee - Bylaw Revisions

E. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – February 13, 2023

F. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD

G. PUBLIC AND PRESS

H. NEXT MEETING
• Select Board will be attending the February 28, 2023, Finance and Warrant Commission Public Hearing, at 7:00 pm, Main Library
• Next Select Board Meeting - Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm via remote participation

I. ADJOURNMENT

J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Select Board will be going into Executive Session to discuss one issue, pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining for Union Personnel, specifically Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association Local 1994, IAFF, discussion of which in open session would have a detrimental effect on the town’s negotiating position, the Board will not be returning to open session.

K. DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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