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6-04-2022 10:32pm
How to Participate in Town Government - Week of June 5, 2022
Darlene Cancell
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Image by John Phelan from Wikimedia Commons.
Below are ways to participate in upcoming meetings of town government. Some highlights include:
Select Board's meeting on Monday includes updates and/or discussion on Pride Month, Juneteenth, the Long Range Financial Planning Committee, and an upcoming Hale Task Force Public Meeting on June 14, 2022.
Additionally, there are many public hearings going on this week. The Personnel Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on amending holiday policies for personnel. Planning Board and the Conservation Commission will hear environmental and design issues related to a new gas station on Providence Highway, among other topics, on Tuesday. Also, the Conservation Commission meets again on Wednesday for another set of public hearings and to discuss a potential Conservation Land Management Plan and a tree policy/ordinance/bylaw, among other things.
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022
Select Board Meeting via Zoom, Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The Chair will give updates on topics including Pride Month, Juneteenth Celebration at Hale, and the Hale Task Force Public Meeting on June 14, 2022. The board will enter an Executive Session to discuss three issues regarding contract negotiations with union personnel and return to open session. There will be a public hearing on a common victualler license for Muffin House Café. Additional topics of discussion include the Long Range Financial Planning Committee, a Comprehensive Plan update, acceptances of awards, Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator and a police chief contract.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 895 3449 9663 and passcode 000664. Alternatively, join by telephone by dialing, toll-free: 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499 or 833-548-0276. Additional numbers to dial-in based on your location are: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 312-626-6799 or +1 929-205-6099 or +1 253-215-8782 or +1 346-248-7799 or +1 669-900-6833.
This meeting will also be livestreamed by Westwood Media Center and broadcast on Comcast Channel 12 and Verizon Channel 42.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022
Charter Review Committee Meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The committee will discuss a survey and introduction letter to the town’s boards and committees and inviting team members and elected/appointed officials to meet.
To join, click here to go to Zoom and enter passcode 351003. Alternatively, join by telephone by dialing, toll-free: 833-548-0276 or 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257. Additional numbers to dial-in based on your location are: +1 312-626-6799 or +1 929-205-6099 or +1 301-715-8592 or +1 346-248-7799 or +1 669-900-6833 or +1 253-215-8782.
Dedham-Westwood Water District General Business Meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a discussion of rate changes, the treasurer’s report, business operating reports, operations manager report, and executive direction report that includes a PFAS sampling update. Also, there will be an Executive Session to discuss bargaining agreement negotiation strategy.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 965 2636 7375 and passcode 648442.
Planning Board Meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Board will hold three public hearings on : (1) Environmental Impact & Design Review (EIDR) of a proposed gas station and convenience store at 394 & 396 Providence Highway; (2) alterations to a stone wall at 500 Sandy Valley Road that affect land in the adjacent public right-of-way; and (3) Earth Material Movement EIDR of a proposed in-ground pool and site redevelopment at 122 Wilsondale Street. In addition to oral comments raised during the public hearings, advance written comments for are accepted by email at least three business days ahead of the hearing. Written comments can be sent to nloughnane@townhall.westwood.ma.us.
The board will also introduce the new Town Planner, John Charbonneau and discussion a proposed ANR plan for 5 Noannet Circle and updates from agency and committee representatives, along with “general miscellaneous updates.”
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 847 5578 1173 and passcode 664266. Alternatively, join by telephone by dialing, toll-free: 888-475-4499 or 833-548-0276 or 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257. Additional numbers to dial-in based on your location are: +1 312-626-6799 or +1 929-205-6099 or +1 301-715-8592 or +1 346-248-7799 or +1 669-900-6833 or +1 253-215-8782.
This meeting will also be livestreamed by Westwood Media Center and broadcast on Comcast Channel 12 and Verizon Channel 42.
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Early Childhood Council Meeting via Google Meets, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda items include discussion of family activities, tuition assistance, summer program overview, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, open council positions, among other items.
To join, click here.
Conservation Commission Public Hearing via Zoom, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The commission will hold a public hearing on a new gas station and associated utilities and parking at 394 Providence Highway.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 847 5578 1173 and passcode 664266. Alternatively, join by telephone by dialing, toll-free: 888-475-4499 or 833 -548-0276 or 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257. Additional numbers to dial-in based on your current location are: +1 312-626-6799 or +1 929-205-6099 or +1 301-715-8592 or +1 346-248-7799 or +1 669-900-6833 or +1 253-215-8782.
Personnel Board Public Hearing via Zoom, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The Personnel Board will hold a public hearing regarding amending holiday policies for personnel. There will also be discussion on ATP job descriptions and placement on administrative, technical and professional compensation plan, and a request for degree-based education stipend.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 881 5994 1925. Alternatively, join by telephone by dialing, toll-free 888-475-4499 or 833-548-0276 or 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257. Additional numbers to dial-in based on your current location are: +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.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022
Annual Council on Aging Meeting, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. This in-person meeting will be held at the Westwood Senior Center at 60 Nahatan Street in Westwood. Topics include board membership and a vote for leadership, the director’s report on finances, programs, outreach, building and transportation, the tax work off program and personnel. The Friends Budget for FY2023 will also be discussed.
Conservation Commission Public Hearing, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The commission will hold public hearings on (1) a “Right of Way – Request for Determination – TEC Assoc.” which appears to be related to vegetation control; and (2) mitigation planting at 375-395 University Avenue. It will also discuss a potential Conservation Land Management Plan and a tree policy/ordinance/bylaw, among other things.
The Commission will also take action on a Request for Certificate of Compliance at 7 Little Boot Lane (DEP #338-0635) and a Request for Minor Modification at 748 Gay Street (DEP #338-0732).
It will also discuss a potential Conservation Land Management Plan and tree policy/ordinance/bylaw.
To join, click here. Or visit Zoom, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 872 9480 2127 and passcode 872 9480 2127. Alternatively, join by telephone by dialing, toll-free: 833-548-0282 or 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499 or 833-548-0276.
