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April 10, 2018
13 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the request of National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. to relocate the pole at 2 Patriot Lane by five feet, install down guy and anchor with an eight foot lead at pole 2 with the pole...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VTOED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the request of National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. to relocate the pole at 2 Patriot Lane by five feet, install down guy and anchor with an eight foot lead at pole 2 with the pole and anchor to be located on town property on the north side of Patriot Lane and to be located as shown on plan labeled work order #25318968. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VTOED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the request of National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. to relocate the pole at 2 Patriot Lane by five feet, install down guy and anchor with an eight foot lead at pole 2 with the pole and anchor to be located on town property on the north side of Patriot Lane and to be located as shown on plan labeled work order #25318968. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
6 Summer Village Road
Approve the change of manager to Sharon Mayer and the change of beneficial interest as submitted for the Summer Village Lodge LLC, Section 12 all alcohol common victualler license
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the change of manager to Sharon Mayer and the change of beneficial interest as submitted for the Summer Village Lodge LLC, Section 12 all alcohol common victualler license. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the change of manager to Sharon Mayer and the change of beneficial interest as submitted for the Summer Village Lodge LLC, Section 12 all alcohol common victualler license. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Consider Proposed Amendments to the "Carry-in Carry-out Policy
Approve the amendments as presented to the Carry-In Carry- Out policy
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the amendments as presented to the Carry-In Carry- Out policy. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the amendments as presented to the Carry-In Carry- Out policy. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Old/New Business
Appoint Stephanie Lanzillo as a representative from the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. with a term to expire June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Stephanie Lanzillo as a representative from the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. with a term to expire June 30, 2020. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Stephanie Lanzillo as a representative from the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. with a term to expire June 30, 2020. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Discharge the Plastic Bag Regulation Working Group
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO DISCHARGE the Plastic Bag Regulation Working Group. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO DISCHARGE the Plastic Bag Regulation Working Group. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the May 1, 2018 Annual Election warrant
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the May 1, 2018 Annual Election warrant. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the May 1, 2018 Annual Election warrant. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to expend $2,475 from the Lease of
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the request to expend $2,475 from the Lease of
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the request to expend $2,475 from the Lease of.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:51 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO ADJOURN at 9:51 pm. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO ADJOURN at 9:51 pm. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Peraner-Sweet- yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
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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