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July 24, 2018
21 recorded votes, 2 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
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the request to install two new poles for risers on Concord Road in accordance with National Grid work order #26163936
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to install two new poles for risers on Concord Road in accordance with National Grid work order #26163936.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to install two new poles for risers on Concord Road in accordance with National Grid work order #26163936..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Baseball and Softball Fields, 52 West Prescott Street
Approve the following interim policy until the Recreation Commission returns with their recommended policy: Sunday - Thursday, lights out by 10 pm, parking lot to be empty by 10:30 pm; Friday...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following interim policy until the Recreation Commission returns with their recommended policy: Sunday - Thursday, lights out by 10 pm, parking lot to be empty by 10:30 pm; Friday nights, lights out by 11 pm, parking lot to be empty by 11:30 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following interim policy until the Recreation Commission returns with their recommended policy: Sunday - Thursday, lights out by 10 pm, parking lot to be empty by 10:30 pm; Friday nights, lights out by 11 pm, parking lot to be empty by 11:30 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Not reconsider their vote of July 22, 2014 which approved a Field Use Application form for the permission to possess and consume alcohol in the parking lots of the VFW baseball and softball fields
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECONSIDER their vote of July 22, 2014 which approved a Field Use Application form for the permission to possess and consume alcohol in the parking lots of the VFW baseball and softball fields.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECONSIDER their vote of July 22, 2014 which approved a Field Use Application form for the permission to possess and consume alcohol in the parking lots of the VFW baseball and softball fields..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Right-of-way at 5 Koala Bear Lane
Reconsider the order to remove the fence installed in the town's right of way on Koala Bear Lane
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECONSIDER the order to remove the fence installed in the town's right of way on Koala Bear Lane.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, KostNo: Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECONSIDER the order to remove the fence installed in the town's right of way on Koala Bear Lane..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Extend the time until August 15, 2018 to remove the fence from the town's right-of-way
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO EXTEND the time until August 15, 2018 to remove the fence from the town's right-of-way.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, KostAbstained: Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO EXTEND the time until August 15, 2018 to remove the fence from the town's right-of-way..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the contract with Cedrone Trucking, Inc. for the construction of the Vine Brook water system replacement in the amount of $1,136,355
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contract with Cedrone Trucking, Inc. for the construction of the Vine Brook water system replacement in the amount of $1,136,355.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contract with Cedrone Trucking, Inc. for the construction of the Vine Brook water system replacement in the amount of $1,136,355..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to accept the 1.9-acre parcel of land (Parcel A), located within the Meadowbrook estates subdivision off Forge Village Road and to approve the quitclaim deed from Birch Hollow,...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept the 1.9-acre parcel of land (Parcel A), located within the Meadowbrook estates subdivision off Forge Village Road and to approve the quitclaim deed from Birch Hollow, LLC to the Town of Westford by and through the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept the 1.9-acre parcel of land (Parcel A), located within the Meadowbrook estates subdivision off Forge Village Road and to approve the quitclaim deed from Birch Hollow, LLC to the Town of Westford by and through the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint Ilene Tatroe to the Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Ilene Tatroe to the Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Ilene Tatroe to the Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Appoint the list of election officers as presented with terms to expire July 31, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the list of election officers as presented with terms to expire July 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the list of election officers as presented with terms to expire July 31, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint Sandra Martinez to the Dog Park Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2020 and Elizabeth Almeida to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments with a term to expire June 30, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sandra Martinez to the Dog Park Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2020 and Elizabeth Almeida to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments with a term to expire June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sandra Martinez to the Dog Park Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2020 and Elizabeth Almeida to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments with a term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 10, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 10, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 10, 2018..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of June 26, 2018 and July 10, 2018 and to not release them to the public
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of June 26, 2018 and July 10, 2018 and to not release them to the public.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of June 26, 2018 and July 10, 2018 and to not release them to the public..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Approve accept WITH THANKS the $5,000 donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. for funding the elderly dental program and shingles vaccine program
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE ACCEPT WITH THANKS the $5,000 donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. for funding the elderly dental program and shingles vaccine program.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE ACCEPT WITH THANKS the $5,000 donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. for funding the elderly dental program and shingles vaccine program..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the request to expend $2,950 from the Lease of Town Buildings Account for the purposes of funding the replacement of a failed fire alarm panel at the Old Nab School, 170 Plain Road
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expend $2,950 from the Lease of Town Buildings Account for the purposes of funding the replacement of a failed fire alarm panel at the Old Nab School, 170 Plain Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expend $2,950 from the Lease of Town Buildings Account for the purposes of funding the replacement of a failed fire alarm panel at the Old Nab School, 170 Plain Road..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the purchase of 6 Convertible Chromebooks
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase of 6 Convertible Chromebooks.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase of 6 Convertible Chromebooks..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:04 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:04 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:04 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
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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