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June 25, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Elizabeth Almeida as absent.
Present: Tom Clay, Mark Kost, Scott Hazelton
Absent: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Elizabeth Almeida
Every vote, in order
Finance Committee, and Town and School Safety Task Force
Approve the request to transfer $37,690 from Account #01945200-517150 Health Insurance to Account #01123200-530950 Town Manager Consulting Services, accordance with M.G.L. Ch
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to transfer $37,690 from Account #01945200-517150 Health Insurance to Account #01123200-530950 Town Manager Consulting Services, accordance with M.G.L. Ch.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to transfer $37,690 from Account #01945200-517150 Health Insurance to Account #01123200-530950 Town Manager Consulting Services, accordance with M.G.L. Ch..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request to transfer $20,000 from Account #01210100-511240 Sergeants to $10,000 to Account # 01210200- 521030 Natural Gas and $10,000 to Account #01210200-541010 Gasoline, accordance...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to transfer $20,000 from Account #01210100-511240 Sergeants to $10,000 to Account # 01210200- 521030 Natural Gas and $10,000 to Account #01210200-541010 Gasoline, accordance with M.G.L. Ch.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to transfer $20,000 from Account #01210100-511240 Sergeants to $10,000 to Account # 01210200- 521030 Natural Gas and $10,000 to Account #01210200-541010 Gasoline, accordance with M.G.L. Ch..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve the contract with Health Management Associates, LLC. to provided School/Community Mental Health Needs Assessment in the amount of $128,500.00 Selectman Clay stated that the next meeting of...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contract with Health Management Associates, LLC. to provided School/Community Mental Health Needs Assessment in the amount of $128,500.00 Selectman Clay stated that the next meeting of the Town and School Safety Task Force will be July 10".
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contract with Health Management Associates, LLC. to provided School/Community Mental Health Needs Assessment in the amount of $128,500.00 Selectman Clay stated that the next meeting of the Town and School Safety Task Force will be July 10"..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Appoint Dan Burke as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021 and TO APPOINT Jessica DeRoy as an alternate member of the Economic Development...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Dan Burke as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021 and TO APPOINT Jessica DeRoy as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Dan Burke as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021 and TO APPOINT Jessica DeRoy as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of May 28, 2019 and June 11, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of May 28, 2019 and June 11, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of May 28, 2019 and June 11, 2019..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Town Manager's request to carry over five vacation days
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Town Manager's request to carry over five vacation days.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Town Manager's request to carry over five vacation days..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve Items 1 and 2 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE Items 1 and 2 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE Items 1 and 2 as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve Items 3 and 4 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE Items 3 and 4 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE Items 3 and 4 as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve Items, 5, 6 and 7 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE Items, 5, 6 and 7 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE Items, 5, 6 and 7 as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Public Hearing - Potential Nuisance/Dangerous Dogs
Find that one dog, Duchess, residing at 6 North Street, is a dangerous dog and order that a fence of sufficient height and design, at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, to contain the...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet)to find that one dog, Duchess, residing at 6 North Street, is a dangerous dog and order that a fence of sufficient height and design, at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, to contain the dog and to leash the dog at all times when not within the fenced area.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet)to find that one dog, Duchess, residing at 6 North Street, is a dangerous dog and order that a fence of sufficient height and design, at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, to contain the dog and to leash the dog at all times when not within the fenced area..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Office on Disability and the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance with the Americans with...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Office on Disability and the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act "Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan" in order to be eligible to apply for grant funding through the Housing Choice Capital Grant Program.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Office on Disability and the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act "Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan" in order to be eligible to apply for grant funding through the Housing Choice Capital Grant Program..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:34 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 8:34 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Almeida, Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 8:34 pm..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
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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