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October 23, 2018
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tom Clay as absent.
Present: Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Scott Hazelton, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Absent: Tom Clay
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve Petition 25882420-2, dated September 13, 2018 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE Petition 25882420-2, dated September 13, 2018 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE Petition 25882420-2, dated September 13, 2018 as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Public Hearing .
Approve the transfer of the MGL Chapter 138, §12 all alcohol, common victualler license from 355 Littleton Road LLC, doing business as the New Tiki to CBE Westford LLC. doing business as Craft...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the transfer of the MGL Chapter 138, §12 all alcohol, common victualler license from 355 Littleton Road LLC, doing business as the New Tiki to CBE Westford LLC. doing business as Craft Brewers Exchange, located a 355 Littleton Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the transfer of the MGL Chapter 138, §12 all alcohol, common victualler license from 355 Littleton Road LLC, doing business as the New Tiki to CBE Westford LLC. doing business as Craft Brewers Exchange, located a 355 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Kost, second: Almeida)
For Hill Orchard
Approve temporary signs for Hill Orchard in town rights-of-way, as presented in the memo from Carol Gumbart dated October 11, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE temporary signs for Hill Orchard in town rights-of-way, as presented in the memo from Carol Gumbart dated October 11, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE temporary signs for Hill Orchard in town rights-of-way, as presented in the memo from Carol Gumbart dated October 11, 2018..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Old/New Business
Form a 63 Main Street Task Force, consisting of up to 11 members, to include 1 member each from the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Permanent Town Building Committee and Historical...
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO FORM a 63 Main Street Task Force, consisting of up to 11 members, to include 1 member each from the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Permanent Town Building Committee and Historical Commission, and up to 7 members- at-large, including Main Street abutters.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO FORM a 63 Main Street Task Force, consisting of up to 11 members, to include 1 member each from the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Permanent Town Building Committee and Historical Commission, and up to 7 members- at-large, including Main Street abutters..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Appoint Kristina Greene to the Town and School Safety Task Force, effective the date RFP's pertaining to this committee are received by the town
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Kristina Greene to the Town and School Safety Task Force, effective the date RFP's pertaining to this committee are received by the town.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Kristina Greene to the Town and School Safety Task Force, effective the date RFP's pertaining to this committee are received by the town..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint Susan Lavigne Thomas and Nicholas L. Ewing as Election Officers for terms expiring on July 31, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Kost seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Susan Lavigne Thomas and Nicholas L. Ewing as Election Officers for terms expiring on July 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Susan Lavigne Thomas and Nicholas L. Ewing as Election Officers for terms expiring on July 31, 2019..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Selectman Kost was appointed Chairman
Selectman Peraner-Sweet nominated Selectman Kost and this was seconded by Selectman Almeida. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 4-0, Selectman Kost was appointed Chairman.
From the minutes
“Selectman Peraner-Sweet nominated Selectman Kost and this was seconded by Selectman Almeida. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 4-0, Selectman Kost was appointed Chairman..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Selectman Almeida was appointed Vice Chairman
Selectman Peraner- Sweet nominated Selectman Almeida and this was seconded by Selectman Hazelton. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 4-0, Selectman Almeida was appointed Vice Chairman.
From the minutes
“Selectman Peraner- Sweet nominated Selectman Almeida and this was seconded by Selectman Hazelton. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 4-0, Selectman Almeida was appointed Vice Chairman..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Selectman Clay was appointed Clerk
Selectman Peraner-Sweet nominated Selectman Clay and this was seconded by Selectman Hazelton. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 4-0, Selectman Clay was appointed Clerk.
From the minutes
“Selectman Peraner-Sweet nominated Selectman Clay and this was seconded by Selectman Hazelton. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 4-0, Selectman Clay was appointed Clerk..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the adoption of minimum wage increases for municipal employees, MGL Chapter 151, Sections 1,2,2A and 7
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 Opposed (Kost) 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the adoption of minimum wage increases for municipal employees, MGL Chapter 151, Sections 1,2,2A and 7.
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 Opposed (Kost) 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the adoption of minimum wage increases for municipal employees, MGL Chapter 151, Sections 1,2,2A and 7..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Designate Assistant Town Manager Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager with no appointing authority from November 7, 2018 to November 12, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO DESIGNATE Assistant Town Manager Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager with no appointing authority from November 7, 2018 to November 12, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO DESIGNATE Assistant Town Manager Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager with no appointing authority from November 7, 2018 to November 12, 2018..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Approve the contracts as stated above
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts as stated above.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts as stated above..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the purchase order to Microsoft Exchange to CDW-G software licenses and support in the amount of $52,611.99 a ee
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the purchase order to Microsoft Exchange to CDW-G software licenses and support in the amount of $52,611.99 a ee
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the purchase order to Microsoft Exchange to CDW-G software licenses and support in the amount of $52,611.99 a ee.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:43 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 8:43 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 8:43 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
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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