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March 12, 2019
25 recorded votes, 3 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
Public Hearing - Street Acceptance and Layout of Shannon Circle
Open the Public Hearing and to waive the reading
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing and to waive the reading.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing and to waive the reading..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the request to layout Shannon Circle as a public way at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to layout Shannon Circle as a public way at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to layout Shannon Circle as a public way at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23, 2019..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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)
Recommend Article 23
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 23.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 23..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Alcohol Club License
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the change of manager on the Chapter 138, Section 12, all alcohol club license request from the Nabnasset Lake Country Club to Mark Hill
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of manager on the Chapter 138, Section 12, all alcohol club license request from the Nabnasset Lake Country Club to Mark Hill.
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 on the Chapter 138, Section 12, all alcohol club license request from the Nabnasset Lake Country Club to Mark Hill..” (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
Not recommend Article 16
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 16.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Not recommend Article 17
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 17..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Not recommend Article 18
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Not recommend Article 20
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 20.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 20..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Hazelton)
An Act Relative to the Westford Home Rule Charter Act.
Recommend Article 22
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 22.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 22..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Appoint Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford (joint appointment with the School Committee)
On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Adam) by the School Committee to APPOINT Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022.
The Board of Selectmen and the School Committee voted separately; the count shown is the Board of Selectmen’s (“VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen”). The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Adam) by the School Committee to APPOINT Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022..”
Appoint Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford (joint appointment with the School Committee)
On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 5 IN FAVOR, by the School Committee to APPOINT Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022.
The Board of Selectmen and the School Committee voted separately; the count shown is the Board of Selectmen’s (“VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen”). The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 5 IN FAVOR, by the School Committee to APPOINT Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022..”
Approve the Trash & Recycling Policy, subject to Planning Board review regarding subdivisions
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Trash & Recycling Policy, subject to Planning Board review regarding subdivisions.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Trash & Recycling Policy, subject to Planning Board review regarding subdivisions..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the REQUEST to serve alcohol at the Parkerville Schoolhouse for a bridal shower on April 6, 2019 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE THE REQUEST to serve alcohol at the Parkerville Schoolhouse for a bridal shower on April 6, 2019 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE THE REQUEST to serve alcohol at the Parkerville Schoolhouse for a bridal shower on April 6, 2019 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint Terry Ryan to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority amending the unexpired term to June 30, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Terry Ryan to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority amending the unexpired term to June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Terry Ryan to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority amending the unexpired term to June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Selectman Clay to the MBTA Advisory Board as an alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Selectman Clay to the MBTA Advisory Board as an alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Selectman Clay to the MBTA Advisory Board as an alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Appoint the residents as presented as election officers with terms expiring July 31, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the residents as presented as election officers with terms expiring July 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the residents as presented as election officers with terms expiring July 31, 2019..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida 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 Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of February 26, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of February 26, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of February 26, 2019..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the following bond and note documents as presented next, and to be signed by Selectman Clay, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following bond and note documents as presented next, and to be signed by Selectman Clay, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following bond and note documents as presented next, and to be signed by Selectman Clay, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the draft RFP for town-wide recycling collection, transportation, and disposal
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft RFP for town-wide recycling collection, transportation, and disposal.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft RFP for town-wide recycling collection, transportation, and disposal..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, 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 Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:41 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 11:41 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 11:41 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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