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February 13, 2018
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Scott Hazelton, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjacent to the United Methodist Church
Approve the request to rehabilitate the gazebo and perform landscaping in the right-of-way land adjacent to the United Methodist Church
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to rehabilitate the gazebo and perform landscaping in the right-of-way land adjacent to the United Methodist Church.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to rehabilitate the gazebo and perform landscaping in the right-of-way land adjacent to the United Methodist Church..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Annual Town Meeting - March 24, 2018
Approve the order of the articles as amended
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the order of the articles as amended.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the order of the articles as amended..” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Not recommend Article 9
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Recommend Article 11
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article 17
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article 23
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 23.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 23..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article 24
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 24.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Kost, Peraner-SweetNo: Hazelton
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 24..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 27
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 27.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 27..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article 29
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 29.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 29..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend and SPONSOR Article 30
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND AND SPONSOR Article 30.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND AND SPONSOR Article 30..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Withdraw Article 31 and remove it from the warrant
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WITHDRAW Article 31 and remove it from the warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WITHDRAW Article 31 and remove it from the warrant..” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
Old/New Business
Authorize the use of Summer Village Gift Funds as recommended by the Planning Board and in the following manner: $30,000 towards the installation of a new playground at the Norman E. Day School,...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the use of Summer Village Gift Funds as recommended by the Planning Board and in the following manner: $30,000 towards the installation of a new playground at the Norman E. Day School, $50,000 towards the renovation of the Westford Academy Track and $100,000 towards the nonparticipating costs associated with Groton/Dunstable Road intersection improvement project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the use of Summer Village Gift Funds as recommended by the Planning Board and in the following manner: $30,000 towards the installation of a new playground at the Norman E. Day School, $50,000 towards the renovation of the Westford Academy Track and $100,000 towards the nonparticipating costs associated with Groton/Dunstable Road intersection improvement project..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Accept with thanks the donation from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for the Westford/Tyngsborough Overdose Reduction and Prevention Grant in the amount of $5,287
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with thanks the donation from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for the Westford/Tyngsborough Overdose Reduction and Prevention Grant in the amount of $5,287.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with thanks the donation from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for the Westford/Tyngsborough Overdose Reduction and Prevention Grant in the amount of $5,287..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the plan as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the plan as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the plan as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Remove the Historical Commission representative and reduce the committee size to seven full members and two alternates, as well as approve the application for the second round of Complete Streets...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO remove the Historical Commission representative and reduce the committee size to seven full members and two alternates, as well as approve the application for the second round of Complete Streets funding.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO remove the Historical Commission representative and reduce the committee size to seven full members and two alternates, as well as approve the application for the second round of Complete Streets funding..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the Safe Routes to Schools Walking Assessment site selection
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Safe Routes to Schools Walking Assessment site selection.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Safe Routes to Schools Walking Assessment site selection..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Discharge the Town Center Traffic & Parking Committee with tremendous thanks for their efforts
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DISCHARGE the Town Center Traffic & Parking Committee with tremendous thanks for their efforts.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DISCHARGE the Town Center Traffic & Parking Committee with tremendous thanks for their efforts..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Appoint the following Election Officers as requested
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following Election Officers as requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following Election Officers as requested..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Appoint Margaret Wheeler to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term to expire June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Margaret Wheeler to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Margaret Wheeler to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Appoint Yen Yen Lim as a full member of the Scholarship & Grant Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Yen Yen Lim as a full member of the Scholarship & Grant Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Yen Yen Lim as a full member of the Scholarship & Grant Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint Nan Lindstrom as a full member to the Dog Park Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nan Lindstrom as a full member to the Dog Park Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nan Lindstrom as a full member to the Dog Park Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2018..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of January 23, 2018 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 23, 2018 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 23, 2018 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the Executive Session minutes as presented and to not release them as this time
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes as presented and to not release them as this time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes as presented and to not release them as this time..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Approve all the items in the Town Manager' Report with the proviso that the contract for Roof Consulting Services, Inc. be approved subject to providing more background data and identify the...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE all the items in the Town Manager' Report with the proviso that the contract for Roof Consulting Services, Inc. be approved subject to providing more background data and identify the funding source.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE all the items in the Town Manager' Report with the proviso that the contract for Roof Consulting Services, Inc. be approved subject to providing more background data and identify the funding source..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the remaining correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the remaining correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the remaining correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Adjourment
Adjourn at 9:46 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:46 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:46 pm..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
From the Westford Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s document archive (“View all meeting minutes” on the Select Board page) and, for recent meetings, its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has only an unnamed group photo): League of Women Voters of Westford Voters’ Guides — Chris Barrett, Tom Clay and Elizabeth Sawyer (2026); Sean Kelly and Noëlle Donovan (2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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