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How to Participate in Town Government - Week of August 21, 2022
Darlene Cancell
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Image by John Phelan from Wikimedia Commons.
This week, Westwood's Select Board and the Recreation Commission both hold meetings on Monday. Select Board continues its discussion of potential funding sources to address a funding gap for the Hanlon-Deerfield Building Project. The Recreation Commission discusses a new organizational structure and inclusive programming.
The Office of the Town Clerk also prepares for upcoming Election Day in September by testing the town's voting equipment on Friday.
Select Board Meeting and Public Hearings via Zoom Monday, August 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The Chair will provide an update on Dedham Westwood Water District mandatory water among other items. The board will discuss funding for the Hanlon-Deerfield School Building Project and Fall Town Meeting and/or a Special Town Meeting.
Additionally, the board will hold public hearings on alcohol licenses for Neroli Mercato and Neroli Restaurant and a special one-day license for Hale Education's Steam Kettle Music Festival.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click "Join a Meeting" and enter Meeting ID 830 0549 0440 and passcode 959851. Alternatively, join by phone by dialing, toll-free: 833-548-0276 or 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499.
Or dial by your location for a higher quality call:+1 301-715-8592 or +1 309-205-3325 or +1 312-626-6799 or +1 646-931-3860 or +1 929-205-6099 or+1 386-347-5053 or+1 564-217-2000 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.
This meeting will also be livestreamed by Westwood Media Center on its YouTube Channel and broadcast on Comcast Channel 12 and Verizon Channel 42.
Recreation Commission Meeting via Zoom, Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The commission will hear reports on inclusivity programming, a new organizational structure and a potential new member, among other items. It will discuss updates on Westwood Day, facilities, and summer and fall programs. There will also be a vote on whether to meet in-person or via Zoom in the future.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom and click "Join a Meeting" and enter Meeting ID 849 0943 9642 and passcode 926837. Alternatively join by phone by dialing, toll-free: 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499 or 833-548-0276 or 833-548-0282.
Or dial by your location for a higher quality call: +1 929-205-6099 or +1 301-715-8592 or +1 312-626-6799 or +1 669-900-6833 or +1 253-215-8782 or +1 346-248-7799.
Testing Voting Equipment on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. for the State Primary Election on September 6, 2022. Testing of the town's voting equipment in advance of Election Day will take place at Westwood Town Hall in the Office of the Town Clerk at 580 High Street.
