MassVoter.com← Westford Select BoardWestford Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 8, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Scott Hazelton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Rapid Refill, 498 Groton Road
Approve the change of manager application as presented from MPG Corporation
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the change of manager application as presented from MPG Corporation. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the change of manager application as presented from MPG Corporation. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Masss5g LLC D/B/A Five Guys, 10 Cornerstone Square
Approve the common victualer license for Mass5G, doing business as Five Guys at 10 Cornerstone Square
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the common victualer license for Mass5G, doing business as Five Guys at 10 Cornerstone Square. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the common victualer license for Mass5G, doing business as Five Guys at 10 Cornerstone Square. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Annual Town Meeting - March 23, 2019
BY ROLL CALL their intention to layout Shannon Circle as a public way at ee
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL their intention to layout Shannon Circle as a public way at ee
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL their intention to layout Shannon Circle as a public way at ee.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Joint Meeting with Parks & Recreation Commission
Support continuing the discount for town employees for the Summer Kids Club program
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUPPORT continuing the discount for town employees for the Summer Kids Club program. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUPPORT continuing the discount for town employees for the Summer Kids Club program. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Require lights out at the VFW Field Saturday through Thursday at 10 pm with parking lot cleared by 10:30 pm, and lights out on Friday by 11 pm with parking lot cleared by 11:30 pm
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO REQUIRE lights out at the VFW Field Saturday through Thursday at 10 pm with parking lot cleared by 10:30 pm, and lights out on Friday by 11 pm with parking lot cleared by 11:30 pm. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO REQUIRE lights out at the VFW Field Saturday through Thursday at 10 pm with parking lot cleared by 10:30 pm, and lights out on Friday by 11 pm with parking lot cleared by 11:30 pm. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
BY ROLL CALL AUTHORIZE Town Manager Jodi Ross to execute all contracts and other required documents to secure $100,000 in Commonwealth of Massachusetts funding earmarked for improvements at Forge...
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL AUTHORIZE Town Manager Jodi Ross to execute all contracts and other required documents to secure $100,000 in Commonwealth of Massachusetts funding earmarked for improvements at Forge Pond Beach. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay -yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL AUTHORIZE Town Manager Jodi Ross to execute all contracts and other required documents to secure $100,000 in Commonwealth of Massachusetts funding earmarked for improvements at Forge Pond Beach. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay -yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Old/New Business
BY ROLL CALL APPROVE the regulations related to the Westford Drop Box Bylaw, Chapter 114
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL APPROVE the regulations related to the Westford Drop Box Bylaw, Chapter 114. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL APPROVE the regulations related to the Westford Drop Box Bylaw, Chapter 114. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Reject the proposal from Yule Development
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO REJECT the proposal from Yule Development.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO REJECT the proposal from Yule Development..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the minutes from the Regular Session of November 27, 2018 and December 11, 2018
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Session of November 27, 2018 and December 11, 2018. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Session of November 27, 2018 and December 11, 2018. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the gift of a 1994 International pumper truck
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT the gift of a 1994 International pumper truck
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT the gift of a 1994 International pumper truck.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Almeida)
Approve the purchase orders as presented, and the contract with Scott's Tree Service for sidewalk snow-clearing in the amount of $28,000
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented, and the contract with Scott's Tree Service for sidewalk snow-clearing in the amount of $28,000. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented, and the contract with Scott's Tree Service for sidewalk snow-clearing in the amount of $28,000. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:32 pm
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 10:32 pm Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Clay - yes, Almeida - yes, Kost - yes / q LF) were G Ww _!faa}) lin.
From the minutes
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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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