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April 14, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SELECT BOARD INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Appoint Jeff Solomon for the longer serving role on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (term ending 6/30/26) as well as appoint Douglas R. Snow to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to appoint Jeff Solomon for the longer serving role on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (term ending 6/30/26) as well as appoint Douglas R. Snow to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as noted (term ending 6/30/25.) Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to appoint Jeff Solomon for the longer serving role on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (term ending 6/30/26) as well as appoint Douglas R. Snow to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as noted (term ending 6/30/25.) Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Accept and adopt the strategic plan as prepared and presented by BerryDunn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board accept and adopt the strategic plan as prepared and presented by BerryDunn. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board accept and adopt the strategic plan as prepared and presented by BerryDunn. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
SELECT BOARD APPROVAL OF PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
Approve and accept the collective bargaining agreements as follows: Police Commanding Officers Association, NEPBA Local 6; Polce Superior Officers Association, NEPBA Local 20; and Police Patrol...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board approve and accept the collective bargaining agreements as follows: Police Commanding Officers Association, NEPBA Local 6; Polce Superior Officers Association, NEPBA Local 20; and Police Patrol Officers Association, FOP Lodge 110 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board approve and accept the collective bargaining agreements as follows: Police Commanding Officers Association, NEPBA Local 6; Polce Superior Officers Association, NEPBA Local 20; and Police Patrol Officers Association, FOP Lodge 110 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 2
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 6: Collective Bargaining Agreements as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 6: Collective Bargaining Agreements as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y..
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 6: Collective Bargaining Agreements as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y.. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
SELECT BOARD EARMARK REQUESTS FOR STATE SENATE'S PROPOSED FY26 STATE OPERATING BUDGET
Approve the earmark request for the State Senate's proposed FY26 state operating budget as follows: the Route 110/Chelmsford Street Watershed Assessment at a cost of $120,000 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board approve the earmark request for the State Senate's proposed FY26 state operating budget as follows: the Route 110/Chelmsford Street Watershed Assessment at a cost of $120,000 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board approve the earmark request for the State Senate's proposed FY26 state operating budget as follows: the Route 110/Chelmsford Street Watershed Assessment at a cost of $120,000 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Adopt and approve the temporary removal of the stop sign at Westford Street and Dalton Road during the I-495 Westford Street bridge replacement project as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board adopt and approve the temporary removal of the stop sign at Westford Street and Dalton Road during the I-495 Westford Street bridge replacement project as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board adopt and approve the temporary removal of the stop sign at Westford Street and Dalton Road during the I-495 Westford Street bridge replacement project as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Accept and approve LeftField LLC out of Boston as the owners project manager for the Parker Middle School building project as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board accept and approve LeftField LLC out of Boston as the owners project manager for the Parker Middle School building project as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board accept and approve LeftField LLC out of Boston as the owners project manager for the Parker Middle School building project as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Mike Walsh to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board approve the appointment of Mike Walsh to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Select Board approve the appointment of Mike Walsh to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:58PM, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District regarding PFAS contamination, not to return to Open Session. The...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:58PM, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District regarding PFAS contamination, not to return to Open Session. The meeting is being held in Executive Session as an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town as declared by the Chair. Seconded by Board Member Hardy Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:58PM, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District regarding PFAS contamination, not to return to Open Session. The meeting is being held in Executive Session as an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town as declared by the Chair. Seconded by Board Member Hardy Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
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