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6-11-2023 9:16pm
How to Participate in Town Government - Week of June 11, 2023
Darlene Cancell
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Image by John Phelan from Wikimedia Commons.
At the minute of this posting, there are ten announced meetings of Westwood's town government for this week. Of particular interest:
- Mon. 6/12: Board of Library Trustees discusses action items on the library's Strategic Plan;
- Tues. 6/13: Long Range Financial Planning Committee meets for a discussion that includes a discussion of objectives and priorities;
- Wed. 6/14: Conservation Commission discusses a dog walking policy;
- Wed. 6/14 & Thurs. 6/15: Charter Review Committee discusses sections of the town charter.
MONDAY
Finance and Warrant Commission Meeting (remote), Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The committee will introduce new members and a new chair. Also on the agenda is an update from the chair. For information on joining this meeting remotely, click here.
Board of Library Trustees Meeting (in person), Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The committee will discuss action items on the library's Strategic Plan, review the gallery/exhibit and meeting room policies, and provide updates from the Friends of Library and the 21st Century Fund. This meeting will be held in the Westwood Main Library at 660 High Street. For more information, click here.
Westwood Youth & Family Services Advisory Board Meeting (in person), Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The director will give a department report and there will be an open discussion on community needs. Summer programming and an update from Westwood Public Schools is also on the agenda. This meeting will be held in the lower level of Wentworth Hall at 273 Washington Street in Westwood. For more information, click here.
WHA/WAHA Meeting (remote), Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda are a reorganization of members, an update on any potential property purchases by WAHA, LAU approval status of the property at 22 School Street, a WHA/WAHA Long Range Financial Planning Committee Report for a 5-Year Plan on spending and property purchasing, and updates on property renovations and tenants occupancy. For information on joining this meeting remotely, click here.
TUESDAY
Long Range Financial Planning Committee Meeting (remote), Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The committee will review objectives and major priorities. It will discuss an overview of the town debt, provide a facilities update, discuss working groups and future meetings. For information on joining this meeting remotely, click here.
Board of Health (BOH) Meeting (in person), Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The board will discuss the appointment of Dr. Henry D'Angelo as BOH physician and Deni Goldman as animal inspector. It will discuss a variance request regarding the required setback of a well and sewer line at 299 Clapboardtree Street, approve a recreational camp for children, and hear reports from the health direction and public health nurse. This meeting will be held at 50 Carby Street in Westwood in the Champagne Meeting Room. For more information, click here.
WEDNESDAY
Charter Review Committee Meeting (in person), Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. The committee will discuss Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 and additional chapters if time allows. This meeting will be held in the Jaillet Meeting Room of the Westwood Police Station at 588 High Street. For additional information, click here.
Joint Permanent Building Committee - School Building Committee Meeting (in person), Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The joint committee will discuss updates to construction, budget, and schedule. This meeting will be held in the Jaillet Meeting Room of the Westwood Police Station at 588 High Street. For additional information, click here.
Conservation Commission Public Hearings and Meeting (in person), Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. A meeting packet is available here. On the agenda is a dog walking policy, a CRWA and NepRWA Climate Resilience 101 presentation, a potential tree policy ordinance/bylaw, 472 Summer Street (Request for Certificate of Compliance) and update on significant projects. Public hearings will be held on the following topics:
- 42 Mill Street - Dam repair and access road
- 103 Country Lane - construction of carport, tree removal, and control of invasive and nuisance vegetation
- 123 Weatherbee Drive - construction of new single-family home and landscaping
This meeting will be held in the Champagne Meeting Room at 50 Carby Street in Westwood. For more information, click here.
THURSDAY
Charter Review Committee Meeting (remote), Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. On an agenda that reflects the same agenda of its in-person meeting from the previous day, the committee will discuss Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 and additional chapters if time allows. For information on how to join this meeting remotely via Zoom, click here.
