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April 23, 2019
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Kost, Elizabeth Almeida, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Scott Hazelton, Tom Clay
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Chipotle, 174 Littleton Road
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay 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 (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 beer and wine license to Jeffrey Viering
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 beer and wine license to Jeffrey Viering.
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay 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 (Clay) TO APPROVE the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 beer and wine license to Jeffrey Viering..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay 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 (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Karen Tremblay
Approve the request to provide notice of the public charitable trust and its restrictions to Paul and Karen Tremblay and the Middlesex 4-H Fair, Inc
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (CLAY) TO APPROVE the request to provide notice of the public charitable trust and its restrictions to Paul and Karen Tremblay and the Middlesex 4-H Fair, Inc.
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (CLAY)”), so Tom Clay 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 (CLAY) TO APPROVE the request to provide notice of the public charitable trust and its restrictions to Paul and Karen Tremblay and the Middlesex 4-H Fair, Inc..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2
Not TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for 4 Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) NOT TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for 4 Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2.
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) NOT TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for 4 Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the sale of a $7,000,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 14, 2019, and...
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE the sale of a $7,000,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 14, 2019, and payable August 15, 2019, to Piper Jaffrey & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $19,530.00.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE the sale of a $7,000,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 14, 2019, and payable August 15, 2019, to Piper Jaffrey & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $19,530.00..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Appoint the following residents to the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force: Roberta McGuire 60 Chamberlain Road Nancy Cook 25 North Main Street Lynn Cohen 16 Fletcher Road David Gutbrod 74 Depot Street...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the following residents to the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force: Roberta McGuire 60 Chamberlain Road Nancy Cook 25 North Main Street Lynn Cohen 16 Fletcher Road David Gutbrod 74 Depot Street George Murray 14 Heywood Road Bob Waskiewicz 120 Groton Road Wanda Hall 51B North Street Ellen Harde 39 Main Street Scott Hazelton Selectman Chief Joe Targ or his designee Fire Department Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet-yes, Almeida - yes, Clay - yes, Kost - yes The charge was presented for discussion and approval and is as follows: Using the Evaluation Criteria on pages 8 and 9 of the "Request for Proposals (RFP) Sale of 35 Town Farm Road" from May 2017 the Town Farm Task Force is charged with e Establishing the best use for the 1837 building at 35 Town Farm Road e Identifying an individual or corporation who can present a plan to implement this use while preserving the building's historic and architectural features.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the following residents to the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force: Roberta McGuire 60 Chamberlain Road Nancy Cook 25 North Main Street Lynn Cohen 16 Fletcher Road David Gutbrod 74 Depot Street George Murray 14 Heywood Road Bob Waskiewicz 120 Groton Road Wanda Hall 51B North Street Ellen Harde 39 Main Street Scott Hazelton Selectman Chief Joe Targ or his designee Fire Department Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet-yes, Almeida - yes, Clay - yes, Kost - yes The charge was presented for discussion and approval and is as follows: Using the Evaluation Criteria on pages 8 and 9 of the "Request for Proposals (RFP) Sale of 35 Town Farm Road" from May 2017 the Town Farm Task Force is charged with e Establishing the best use for the 1837 building at 35 Town Farm Road e Identifying an individual or corporation who can present a plan to implement this use while preserving the building's historic and architectural features..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the charge of the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force as submitted
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the charge of the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force as submitted. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet-yes, Almeida - yes, Clay - 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 charge of the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force as submitted. Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet-yes, Almeida - yes, Clay - yes, Kost - yes.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Funding Program for Construction Funding in FY2021
Support the design of a sidewalk along Carlisle Road from Route 110 to Lyberty Way/Melissa Drive during FY2020 with funding from the Princeton Westford Apartment Homes Gift Fund Account and that...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the design of a sidewalk along Carlisle Road from Route 110 to Lyberty Way/Melissa Drive during FY2020 with funding from the Princeton Westford Apartment Homes Gift Fund Account and that the project be submitted to the Complete Streets Funding Program for construction funding in FY2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the design of a sidewalk along Carlisle Road from Route 110 to Lyberty Way/Melissa Drive during FY2020 with funding from the Princeton Westford Apartment Homes Gift Fund Account and that the project be submitted to the Complete Streets Funding Program for construction funding in FY2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to public safety recommendations regarding the Respect for Life Vigil
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to public safety recommendations regarding the Respect for Life Vigil.
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 public safety recommendations regarding the Respect for Life Vigil..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of March 23, 2019, March 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of March 23, 2019, March 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019.
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 March 23, 2019, March 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts and purchase order as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase order as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase order as presented..” (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 9:34 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 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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