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January 22, 2019
11 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
Old/New Business
Award the contract for the Facilities and Procedures Security Risk Assessment to Guidepost Solutions, LLC in the amount of $109,190 3
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AWARD the contract for the Facilities and Procedures Security Risk Assessment to Guidepost Solutions, LLC in the amount of $109,190 3.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AWARD the contract for the Facilities and Procedures Security Risk Assessment to Guidepost Solutions, LLC in the amount of $109,190 3..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Close the March 23, 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the March 23, 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the March 23, 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint Shanti Maheshwari and Claire France to the Cultural Council for terms expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Shanti Maheshwari and Claire France to the Cultural Council for 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 Shanti Maheshwari and Claire France to the Cultural Council for terms expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Shanti Maheshwari to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Shanti Maheshwari 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 Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Shanti Maheshwari to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Appoint Thi Van Kaufman as an alternate member of the Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Thi Van Kaufman as an alternate member of the Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Thi Van Kaufman as an alternate member of the Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of January 8, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 8, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 8, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Town Manager's Report
Accept House Revenue Committee changes to Westford Home Rule petition, House Bill No. 4998
It was moved by Selectman Clay seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT House Revenue Committee changes to Westford Home Rule petition, House Bill No. 4998.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT House Revenue Committee changes to Westford Home Rule petition, House Bill No. 4998..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the FY2019 Executive Office of Elder Affairs formula grant as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY2019 Executive Office of Elder Affairs formula grant as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY2019 Executive Office of Elder Affairs formula grant as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:22 pm
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:22 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:22 pm..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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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