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June 11, 2019
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Mark Kost, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Scott Hazelton
Absent: None
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Restaurant, 174 Littleton Road
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 application to alter the premises of Karma's existing Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant liquor license
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to alter the premises of Karma's existing Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant liquor license.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to alter the premises of Karma's existing Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant liquor license..” (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)
Flammable Storage License -- Sugar Maple 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 the request of Powers Road Development, LLC. for a flammable storage license, as set forth in their application, for the installation of 4 LPG tanks at Sugar Maple Lane
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of Powers Road Development, LLC. for a flammable storage license, as set forth in their application, for the installation of 4 LPG tanks at Sugar Maple Lane.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of Powers Road Development, LLC. for a flammable storage license, as set forth in their application, for the installation of 4 LPG tanks at Sugar Maple Lane..” (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)
Way Traffic on Patten Road Through the Winter Months
Approve the request to maintain two-way traffic on Patten Road through the end of January 2020, and further determination as to continuance will be determined at the second selectmen meeting in...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to maintain two-way traffic on Patten Road through the end of January 2020, and further determination as to continuance will be determined at the second selectmen meeting in January.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to maintain two-way traffic on Patten Road through the end of January 2020, and further determination as to continuance will be determined at the second selectmen meeting in January..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from the Collins 2017 Trust to the Town of Westford acting by and through its Conservation Commission and the Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc., as...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grant of a Conservation Restriction from the Collins 2017 Trust to the Town of Westford acting by and through its Conservation Commission and the Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc., as being in the public interest pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grant of a Conservation Restriction from the Collins 2017 Trust to the Town of Westford acting by and through its Conservation Commission and the Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc., as being in the public interest pursuant to M.G.L. Ch..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the release of $4,500.00 from the Conservation Commission's Wetland Receipts Reserved account for the Water Quality Monitoring of the Stony Brook and Nashoba Brook Watersheds, and special...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the release of $4,500.00 from the Conservation Commission's Wetland Receipts Reserved account for the Water Quality Monitoring of the Stony Brook and Nashoba Brook Watersheds, and special stream studies.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the release of $4,500.00 from the Conservation Commission's Wetland Receipts Reserved account for the Water Quality Monitoring of the Stony Brook and Nashoba Brook Watersheds, and special stream studies..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the Sources and Uses Form for the Abbot Roof Replacement Project, and TO AUTHORIZE the Chairperson of the Committee to sign on behalf of the entire committee
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Sources and Uses Form for the Abbot Roof Replacement Project, and TO AUTHORIZE the Chairperson of the Committee to sign on behalf of the entire committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Sources and Uses Form for the Abbot Roof Replacement Project, and TO AUTHORIZE the Chairperson of the Committee to sign on behalf of the entire committee..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve signing note documents related to the water Department's water system extension project on Groton and Dunstable Roads
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE signing note documents related to the water Department's water system extension project on Groton and Dunstable Roads.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE signing note documents related to the water Department's water system extension project on Groton and Dunstable Roads..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the following individuals to the following committees for the terms indicated: Affordable Housing Committee Expiration of Term Joan C. Croteau 6/30/2021 Scott Hazelton 6/30/2021 Karen...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following individuals to the following committees for the terms indicated: Affordable Housing Committee Expiration of Term Joan C. Croteau 6/30/2021 Scott Hazelton 6/30/2021 Karen Hudson 6/30/2021 Drew Vernalia 6/30/2020 Alden Wood 6/30/2021 Affordable Housing Trust Edith Fruscione 6/30/2020 bE Sst
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following individuals to the following committees for the terms indicated: Affordable Housing Committee Expiration of Term Joan C. Croteau 6/30/2021 Scott Hazelton 6/30/2021 Karen Hudson 6/30/2021 Drew Vernalia 6/30/2020 Alden Wood 6/30/2021 Affordable Housing Trust Edith Fruscione 6/30/2020 bE Sst.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Dina Donahue to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire June 30, 2022
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Dina Donahue to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Dina Donahue to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
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)
Approve the Regular Session minutes from May 8, 2019 and May 14, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes from May 8, 2019 and May 14, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes from May 8, 2019 and May 14, 2019..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Westford Police Association's collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2020-2022
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Westford Police Association's collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2020-2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Westford Police Association's collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2020-2022..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Hold the Special Town Meeting date to October 28, 2019, to open the warrant for the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting and to close the warrant on September 10, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR to hold the Special Town Meeting date to October 28, 2019, to open the warrant for the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting and to close the warrant on September 10, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR to hold the Special Town Meeting date to October 28, 2019, to open the warrant for the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting and to close the warrant on September 10, 2019..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Appoint Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager from June 14-June 18, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager from June 14-June 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager from June 14-June 18, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Correspondence
Waive reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:23 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:23 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:23 pm..” (Motion: Kost, 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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