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:

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Agenda Revised on March 10, 2023

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

B. CHAIR’S UPDATE
• 2023 Annual Town Election – April 25, 2023
• March – Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

C. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Select Board will be going into Executive Session to discuss two issues, one pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to a potential litigation; and the second 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, the discussion of which would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governing body if the discussion were in open session. The Board will be returning to open session.

D. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - at approximately 6:30 pm

E. SCHEDULED ACTION
6:30 pm – School Committee Request to Submit Sheehan School Statement of Interest to MSBA
Attending: Amanda Phillips

6:35 pm – Dunkin Donuts, 115 Providence Highway, and 236 Providence Highway - Change to Common Victualler License(s), Request to Open at 5:00 a.m.
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Chris DaCosta

6:40 pm – Neroli Mercato, 274 Washington Street, Change to Common Victualler License to Add Indoor Seating
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Mike DiSarro

6:45 pm – Neroli Ristorante, 282 Washington Street, Request to add Two Valet Drop-off/Pick-up Spaces
Attending: Nora Loughnane, Mike DiSarro

6:50 pm – FY24 Budget Update
Attending: Stephanie McManus

7:00 pm – 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article Discussion-potential vote to amend, accept, and/or remove articles

7:05 pm – 2023 Annual Town Meeting – start time
Attending: Town Clerk, Dottie Powers, and Town Moderator, Jim O’Sullivan

7:10 pm – Dana Farber Cancer Institute Proton Therapy Facility – Community Services Agreement (CSA)
Attending: Dan Bailey, Cynthia Keppel

F. NEW BUSINESS
• MIAA Settlement Agreement - Authorization for Town Administrator – removed on March 10, 2023
• Update on the Fire Headquarters Feasibility Study and Fire Department Operational Study
• Fire Department Promotional Opportunity

G. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – February 27, 2023, and March 7, 2023

H. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD

I. PUBLIC AND PRESS

J. NEXT MEETING – Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm via remote participation

K. ADJOURNMENT

L. DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION


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