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October 9, 2018
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Hazelton took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Representative Arciero Opposing Proposed Fcc "In-kind Offset"
Approve the Westford CAT Memorandum of Understanding
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Westford CAT Memorandum of Understanding. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Westford CAT Memorandum of Understanding. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
To Expire on June 30, 2019
Approve the request to exercise the town's right of first refusal with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund contributing $20,000
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to exercise the town's right of first refusal with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund contributing $20,000. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to exercise the town's right of first refusal with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund contributing $20,000. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Special Town Meeting - October 15, 2018
Recommend dismissing Article 1
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 1. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 1. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 2
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost) BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 2. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - no, Hazelton -yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost) BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 2. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - no, Hazelton -yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article 6
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 6. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost -yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 6. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost -yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Recommend Article10
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article10. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article10. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Warrant for the Election on November 6, 2018
Approve and sign the November 6, 2018 State Election warrant
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE and sign the November 6, 2018 State Election warrant. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE and sign the November 6, 2018 State Election warrant. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
Old/New Business
Appoint Peter Cox as a member of the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPOINT Peter Cox as a member of the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL TO APPOINT Peter Cox as a member of the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the request to reduce the membership of the Dog Park Task Force from 13 to 9 members
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to reduce the membership of the Dog Park Task Force from 13 to 9 members. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to reduce the membership of the Dog Park Task Force from 13 to 9 members. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Almeida)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations. Clay -yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations. Clay -yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 Regular Session minutes of August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018. Clay -yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 Executive Session minutes of August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018. Clay -yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Town Manager's Report
Approve Other Post-Employment Benefits funding policy
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE Other Post-Employment Benefits funding policy. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE Other Post-Employment Benefits funding policy. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the Fiscal year 2020 Board of Selectmen budget policy direction
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Fiscal year 2020 Board of Selectmen budget policy direction. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Fiscal year 2020 Board of Selectmen budget policy direction. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the request for a 2" extension on the closing date from October 11, 2018 to approximately April 18, 2019 for the disposition of the Town Farm parcel, 35 Town Farm Road
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request for a 2" extension on the closing date from October 11, 2018 to approximately April 18, 2019 for the disposition of the Town Farm parcel, 35 Town Farm Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request for a 2" extension on the closing date from October 11, 2018 to approximately April 18, 2019 for the disposition of the Town Farm parcel, 35 Town Farm Road..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the request to release a new request for proposal for the disposition of 12 North Main Street
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to release a new request for proposal for the disposition of 12 North Main Street. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to release a new request for proposal for the disposition of 12 North Main Street. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the request from Marjorie Barnett for bell ringing at town buildings at 11:00 am on November 11, 2018, Veteran's Day, to commemorate the 100 anniversary of the end of World War I
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request from Marjorie Barnett for bell ringing at town buildings at 11:00 am on November 11, 2018, Veteran's Day, to commemorate the 100 anniversary of the end of World War I. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes A. Purchase Order: 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request from Marjorie Barnett for bell ringing at town buildings at 11:00 am on November 11, 2018, Veteran's Day, to commemorate the 100 anniversary of the end of World War I. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes A. Purchase Order: 1..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Approve the purchase order to AAA Laser as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the purchase order to AAA Laser as presented. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 purchase order to AAA Laser as presented. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:01 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 9:01 pm. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 9:01 pm. Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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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