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August 28, 2018
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent.
Present: Scott Hazelton, Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay
Absent: Andrea Peraner-Sweet
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Wine and Malt Retail Pakcage Store License at 103 Main Street
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Award the November 1, 2018-October 31, 2019 contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield for health and dental insurance and to provide employees with a one-month premium holiday
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AWARD the November 1, 2018-October 31, 2019 contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield for health and dental insurance and to provide employees with a one-month premium holiday. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AWARD the November 1, 2018-October 31, 2019 contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield for health and dental insurance and to provide employees with a one-month premium holiday. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Project
Autorize the Permanent Town Building Committee to proceed forward with the schematic design of the New Center Building
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AUTORIZE the Permanent Town Building Committee to proceed forward with the schematic design of the New Center Building. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AUTORIZE the Permanent Town Building Committee to proceed forward with the schematic design of the New Center Building. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Kost)
Endorse the Traffic Control Agreement and Non-Participating Agreement for the Safety Improvement Project on Route 40 and Dunstable Road
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENDORSE the Traffic Control Agreement and Non-Participating Agreement for the Safety Improvement Project on Route 40 and Dunstable Road. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENDORSE the Traffic Control Agreement and Non-Participating Agreement for the Safety Improvement Project on Route 40 and Dunstable Road. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Kost)
Approve a contract amendment with Tighe & Bond for a stormwater fee development project in the amount of $156,982
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet), TO APPROVE a contract amendment with Tighe & Bond for a stormwater fee development project in the amount of $156,982. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet), TO APPROVE a contract amendment with Tighe & Bond for a stormwater fee development project in the amount of $156,982. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Kost)
Meeting
Their INTENTION TO CLOSE the warrant on September 11, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) THEIR INTENTION TO CLOSE the warrant on September 11, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) THEIR INTENTION TO CLOSE the warrant on September 11, 2018..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Old/New Business
Approve the formation of a Town/School Safety Task Force with the following members: Town Manager Ross, Bill Olsen, Chief Targ, Chief McEnaney, Selectmen Hazelton and Clay, School Committee member...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the formation of a Town/School Safety Task Force with the following members: Town Manager Ross, Bill Olsen, Chief Targ, Chief McEnaney, Selectmen Hazelton and Clay, School Committee member Avery Adam and Beard of Health member Susan Hanly with terms to expire June 30, 2020. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the formation of a Town/School Safety Task Force with the following members: Town Manager Ross, Bill Olsen, Chief Targ, Chief McEnaney, Selectmen Hazelton and Clay, School Committee member Avery Adam and Beard of Health member Susan Hanly with terms to expire June 30, 2020. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the request of the Board of Registrars and to appoint the following five residents as election officers: Shelagh Brady 302 Groton Road Gail Flannery 2 Court Road Christine Irwin 2207...
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request of the Board of Registrars and to appoint the following five residents as election officers: Shelagh Brady 302 Groton Road Gail Flannery 2 Court Road Christine Irwin 2207 Princeton Way Janet Macy 34 Kirsi Circle Elaine McKenna 58 Newport Drive Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request of the Board of Registrars and to appoint the following five residents as election officers: Shelagh Brady 302 Groton Road Gail Flannery 2 Court Road Christine Irwin 2207 Princeton Way Janet Macy 34 Kirsi Circle Elaine McKenna 58 Newport Drive Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Kost)
Appoint Dan Bush as an alternate member to the Economic Development Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Dan Bush as an alternate member to the Economic Development Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay ~ yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Dan Bush as an alternate member to the Economic Development Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay ~ yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Kost)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Kost)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 14, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Almeida) 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 14, 2018.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostAbstained: Almeida
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Almeida) 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 14, 2018..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:35 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 9:35 pm. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 9:35 pm. Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton- yes..” (Motion: Kost, 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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