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February 26, 2019
42 recorded votes, 3 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
Every vote, in order
Discuss Next Steps on Westford Town Center Planning
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 request from National Grid, detailed in the National Grid petition #26029111
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from National Grid, detailed in the National Grid petition #26029111.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from National Grid, detailed in the National Grid petition #26029111..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Close the public hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR CLOSE the public hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR CLOSE the public hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Cornerstone Square
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 change of manager request from Evviva Cucina, LLC for the Evviva Trattoria location at 7 Cornerstone Square
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of manager request from Evviva Cucina, LLC for the Evviva Trattoria location at 7 Cornerstone Square.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of manager request from Evviva Cucina, LLC for the Evviva Trattoria location at 7 Cornerstone Square..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the public hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the public hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the public hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Franco-american Club, 55 West Prescott Street
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 Change of Directors for the Franco American Club, 55 West Prescott Street
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Change of Directors for the Franco American Club, 55 West Prescott Street.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Change of Directors for the Franco American Club, 55 West Prescott Street..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of January 22, 2019 as amended
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 22, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 22, 2019 as amended..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the executive Session minutes of December 11, 2018 and January 22, 2019, not for release to the public at this time
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the executive Session minutes of December 11, 2018 and January 22, 2019, not for release to the public at this time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the executive Session minutes of December 11, 2018 and January 22, 2019, not for release to the public at this time..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Terry Ryan to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Terry Ryan to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term 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 Terry Ryan to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Kathleen Lynch to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kathleen Lynch to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kathleen Lynch to the Healthy Westford Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Installation in the Public Way of 5 Tadmuck Lane
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 National Grid petition #26327580 Tadmuck Lane, as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid petition #26327580 Tadmuck Lane, as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid petition #26327580 Tadmuck Lane, as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the public hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the public hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the public hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Annual Town Meeting - March 23, 2019
Approve the changes suggested to the order of the articles
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the changes suggested to the order of the articles.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the changes suggested to the order of the articles..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Remove Article 2 from the warrant as there were no unpaid bills
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REMOVE Article 2 from the warrant as there were no unpaid bills.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REMOVE Article 2 from the warrant as there were no unpaid bills..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 3
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 3.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 3..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
From to Amount
Remove Article 4, as there were no transfers
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REMOVE Article 4, as there were no transfers.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REMOVE Article 4, as there were no transfers..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 6
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 6.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 6..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Revolving Account Expenditure
Recommend Article 7
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 7.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 7..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Recommend Article 8
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 8.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 8..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 10
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 11
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 11.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet)”), so Andrea Peraner-Sweet is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 11..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Clay)
Project Amount Town Meeting Vote
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 13
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 14
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 16
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
An Act Relative to a Real Property Exemption for Disabled Persons in the
Remove Article 16
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Almeida) TO REMOVE Article 16.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Almeida) TO REMOVE Article 16..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Citizen Property Tax Exemption
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Almeida) TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Almeida) TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 22
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 22.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 22..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Old/New Business
Approve the Wellness and Behavior Gap Analysis RFP with amendments
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Wellness and Behavior Gap Analysis RFP with amendments.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Wellness and Behavior Gap Analysis RFP with amendments..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
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 expenditure of $80,000 of Summer Village mitigation funds, $60,000 for the design and construction of the Forge Pond Beach improvements, Phase I and $20,000 for court resurfacing at...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the expenditure of $80,000 of Summer Village mitigation funds, $60,000 for the design and construction of the Forge Pond Beach improvements, Phase I and $20,000 for court resurfacing at Greystone Basketball, Captain Hamilton, and Forge VFW.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the expenditure of $80,000 of Summer Village mitigation funds, $60,000 for the design and construction of the Forge Pond Beach improvements, Phase I and $20,000 for court resurfacing at Greystone Basketball, Captain Hamilton, and Forge VFW..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request from WestfordCAT to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Verizon New England, Inc. for revised service and encoders
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from WestfordCAT to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Verizon New England, Inc. for revised service and encoders.
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 to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Verizon New England, Inc. for revised service and encoders..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the silviculture town forest cutting project on the Gage parcel and to allow the Town Manager to sign documents
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the silviculture town forest cutting project on the Gage parcel and to allow the Town Manager to sign documents.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the silviculture town forest cutting project on the Gage parcel and to allow the Town Manager to sign documents..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Accept, with thanks, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation 2018 Discretionary Grant in the amount of $4,000
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT, with thanks, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation 2018 Discretionary Grant in the amount of $4,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT, with thanks, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation 2018 Discretionary Grant in the amount of $4,000..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR 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 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:06 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 11:06 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 11:06 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, 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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