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July 23, 2019
16 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Mark Kost as absent.
Present: Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Scott Hazelton
Absent: Mark Kost
Every vote, in order
Village Lodge, LLC, 6 Summer Village Road, to Dawn Degennaro
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license at Summer Village Lodge to Dawn DeGennaro
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license at Summer Village Lodge to Dawn DeGennaro.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license at Summer Village Lodge to Dawn DeGennaro..” (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 (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
To Jared Hoffman
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license at Burton's Grill of Westford, LLC. doing business as Burton's Grill to Jared Hoffman
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license at Burton's Grill of Westford, LLC. doing business as Burton's Grill to Jared Hoffman.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license at Burton's Grill of Westford, LLC. doing business as Burton's Grill to Jared Hoffman..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the Consent Agenda, CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Dangerous Dogs owned by Haley Gallagher and kept at 10 Wilson Farm Road; discussion and possible vote to issue alternative order in light...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Dangerous Dogs owned by Haley Gallagher and kept at 10 Wilson Farm Road; discussion and possible vote to issue alternative order in light of ruling by Ayer District Court Town Counsel Gregg Corbo was present and gave a synopsis of the events leading to this point.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Dangerous Dogs owned by Haley Gallagher and kept at 10 Wilson Farm Road; discussion and possible vote to issue alternative order in light of ruling by Ayer District Court Town Counsel Gregg Corbo was present and gave a synopsis of the events leading to this point..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Continuation of Public Hearing
Reaffirm its May 8, 2019 decision that the dogs known as Windy and Luca which are owned by Haley Gallagher and kept at 10 Wilson Farm Road are dangerous dogs, and that the board further order that...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO REAFFIRM its May 8, 2019 decision that the dogs known as Windy and Luca which are owned by Haley Gallagher and kept at 10 Wilson Farm Road are dangerous dogs, and that the board further order that said dogs shall not be permitted outdoors unless they are securely and humanely muzzled and kept within a secure fenced-in enclosure from which they cannot escape or unless they are securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length, held by an adult capable of controlling the dogs.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO REAFFIRM its May 8, 2019 decision that the dogs known as Windy and Luca which are owned by Haley Gallagher and kept at 10 Wilson Farm Road are dangerous dogs, and that the board further order that said dogs shall not be permitted outdoors unless they are securely and humanely muzzled and kept within a secure fenced-in enclosure from which they cannot escape or unless they are securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length, held by an adult capable of controlling the dogs..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Bny Mellon Capital Markets at the price of $1,841,116.64 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost TO APPROVE the following votes: Voted: that the sale of the $1,675,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds, Series A of the Town dated August 14, 2019 (the "Series A Bonds"), to BNY Mellon Capital Markets at the price of $1,841,116.64 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost TO APPROVE the following votes: Voted: that the sale of the $1,675,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds, Series A of the Town dated August 14, 2019 (the "Series A Bonds"), to BNY Mellon Capital Markets at the price of $1,841,116.64 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Review the Town Charter for gender neutral/inclusive language and add it to the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost), 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) to review the Town Charter for gender neutral/inclusive language and add it to the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Hazelton
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost), 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) to review the Town Charter for gender neutral/inclusive language and add it to the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 9, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost), TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 9, 2019.
The minutes record “VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost)”, but 4 members were at the meeting (Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Scott Hazelton), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost), TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 9, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of July 9, 2019 and to not release them to the public at this time
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost), TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of July 9, 2019 and to not release them to the public at this time.
The minutes record “VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost)”, but 4 members were at the meeting (Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Scott Hazelton), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost), TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of July 9, 2019 and to not release them to the public at this time..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
The minutes record “VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost)”, but 4 members were at the meeting (Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Scott Hazelton), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
The minutes record “VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost)”, but 4 members were at the meeting (Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Scott Hazelton), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:23 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO ADJOURN at 9:23 pm.
The minutes record “VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost)”, but 4 members were at the meeting (Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Scott Hazelton), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO ADJOURN at 9:23 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, 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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