Select Board - 06/22/26

The Westwood Select Board meeting on June 22, 2026, covered several procurement and contract-related topics. Key discussions included an update on the long-range financial planning committee's efforts to develop a multi-decade capital plan for town and school facilities, supported by recently procured professional services. The board received a detailed update on the Fire Station 1 (FS1) project, including the selection of Castle Booz Allen Hamilton (CBA) as the design firm following a competitive procurement process. The project timeline was outlined, with critical decisions and community engagement planned ahead of a potential special town meeting and ballot vote in November 2026. The board also authorized the town administrator to finalize and execute an extension of the intermunicipal agreement with Dedham for shared animal control services, reflecting adjusted cost-sharing based on call volume. Additionally, the board approved new licenses for Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream and Roche Bros. Supermarkets, including an expanded alcohol license for Roche Bros. The meeting included annual appointments and reappointments to various town boards and committees, and the board discussed forming a screening committee for recruiting a new town council member. The meeting emphasized ongoing community engagement and strategic planning to support capital projects and town services.