MassVoter.com← Westford Select BoardWestford Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 13, 2018
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recommendations of the FY19 Tax Classification Research Group
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Adopt a single tax rate of $16.56/thousand for all classes of real property
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT a single tax rate of $16.56/thousand for all classes of real property.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT a single tax rate of $16.56/thousand for all classes of real property..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Not adopt a small commercial exemption and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT ADOPT a small commercial exemption and 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 NOT ADOPT a small commercial exemption and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the request to sign PILOT agreements between the town of Westford and Westford Solar Holdings, LLC and Westford Solar Holdings II, LLC. oe? of R
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign PILOT agreements between the town of Westford and Westford Solar Holdings, LLC and Westford Solar Holdings II, LLC. oe? of R
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign PILOT agreements between the town of Westford and Westford Solar Holdings, LLC and Westford Solar Holdings II, LLC. oe? of R.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the request as submitted under petition number 26775395, filed jointly by National Grid and Verizon
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request as submitted under petition number 26775395, filed jointly by National Grid and Verizon.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request as submitted under petition number 26775395, filed jointly by National Grid and Verizon..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the request submitted under petition number 26642681, filed jointly by National Grid and Verizon
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request submitted under petition number 26642681, filed jointly by National Grid and Verizon.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request submitted under petition number 26642681, filed jointly by National Grid and Verizon..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the request submitted under petition number 25882420, filed jointly by National grid and Verizon
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request submitted under petition number 25882420, filed jointly by National grid and Verizon.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request submitted under petition number 25882420, filed jointly by National grid and Verizon..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Littleton Road
Approve the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol liquor license for the 99 Restaurant located at 333 Littleton Road to Christopher Comas
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol liquor license for the 99 Restaurant located at 333 Littleton Road to Christopher Comas.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol liquor license for the 99 Restaurant located at 333 Littleton Road to Christopher Comas..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Change of Manager for Evviva Cucina LLC, 7 Cornerstone Square
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the application as submitted and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as submitted and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as submitted and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
63 Main Street
Approve the request to sign the acceptance deed
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the acceptance deed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the acceptance deed..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the following residents to the 63 Main Street Task Force: Liewei Bao, Finance Committee Resident Kimberly Rose Resident Dana Barisano Resident Leslie Thomas Nancy Cook, Permanent Town...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following residents to the 63 Main Street Task Force: Liewei Bao, Finance Committee Resident Kimberly Rose Resident Dana Barisano Resident Leslie Thomas Nancy Cook, Permanent Town Building Committee Resident Jeanne Union David Gutbrod, Historical Committee Resident Kirk Ware, Perm Town Bldg.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following residents to the 63 Main Street Task Force: Liewei Bao, Finance Committee Resident Kimberly Rose Resident Dana Barisano Resident Leslie Thomas Nancy Cook, Permanent Town Building Committee Resident Jeanne Union David Gutbrod, Historical Committee Resident Kirk Ware, Perm Town Bldg..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the request from WestfordCAT and to file the comments, with edits, to the FCC
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from WestfordCAT and to file the comments, with edits, to the FCC.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from WestfordCAT and to file the comments, with edits, to the FCC..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Michael Mead and Jennifer Wizst to the Westford Scholarship and Grant Committee with terms expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Michael Mead and Jennifer Wizst to the Westford Scholarship and Grant Committee with terms expiring on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Michael Mead and Jennifer Wizst to the Westford Scholarship and Grant Committee with terms expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Katherine Russell to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Katherine Russell to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Katherine Russell to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Authorize the chairman to sign on behalf of the board, the MSBA closeout documents for the Abbot School roof replacement project, and Day and Robinson School window replacement projects
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the chairman to sign on behalf of the board, the MSBA closeout documents for the Abbot School roof replacement project, and Day and Robinson School window replacement projects.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the chairman to sign on behalf of the board, the MSBA closeout documents for the Abbot School roof replacement project, and Day and Robinson School window replacement projects..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Consent Agenda ;
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the 2019 Board of Selectmen/Town Manager goals as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2019 Board of Selectmen/Town Manager goals as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2019 Board of Selectmen/Town Manager goals as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request and waive building permit fees for the Route 40 roadwork at Oak Hill Road
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request and waive building permit fees for the Route 40 roadwork at Oak Hill Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request and waive building permit fees for the Route 40 roadwork at Oak Hill Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:34 pm
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 pm..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Clay)
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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