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September 10, 2019
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tom Clay as absent.
Present: Elizabeth Almeida, Mark Kost, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Scott Hazelton
Absent: Tom Clay
Every vote, in order
Inc. D/B/A Chili's Grill & Bar, 137 Littleton Road to Christopher
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the application for a change of manager to Christopher Balg on the M.G.L. Section 12 All Alcohol restaurant license for Pepper Dining, doing business as Chili's Grill & Bar located at 137...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the application for a change of manager to Christopher Balg on the M.G.L. Section 12 All Alcohol restaurant license for Pepper Dining, doing business as Chili's Grill & Bar located at 137 Littleton Road.
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 application for a change of manager to Christopher Balg on the M.G.L. Section 12 All Alcohol restaurant license for Pepper Dining, doing business as Chili's Grill & Bar located at 137 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Owner of Kanjabi 15, LLC D/B/A/ Mr. Mac's Westford, 175 Littleton
Approve the common victualler license for Kanjabi 15, doing business as Mr. Mac's at 175 Littleton Road
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the common victualler license for Kanjabi 15, doing business as Mr. Mac's at 175 Littleton Road.
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 common victualler license for Kanjabi 15, doing business as Mr. Mac's at 175 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Stormwater Management Funding
Recommend the five-tiered rate structure for the Stormwater Management fee
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO RECOMMEND the five-tiered rate structure for the Stormwater Management fee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO RECOMMEND the five-tiered rate structure for the Stormwater Management fee..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve adopting the Raftelis Credit Proposal of June 6, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE adopting the Raftelis Credit Proposal of June 6, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE adopting the Raftelis Credit Proposal of June 6, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Old/New Business
Disband the 63 Main Street Task Force and continue discussion of the property
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO DISBAND the 63 Main Street Task Force and continue discussion of the property.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO DISBAND the 63 Main Street Task Force and continue discussion of the property..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve that at a meeting of the board held September 10, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE that at a meeting of the board held September 10, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board: Voted: that the sale of the $1,650,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated September 16, 2019 (the "Bonds "), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $1,790,525.53 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE that at a meeting of the board held September 10, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board: Voted: that the sale of the $1,650,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated September 16, 2019 (the "Bonds "), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $1,790,525.53 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request to change the exterior sign at 65 Main Street to include the Westford Parks & Recreation Department and waive any associated permitting fees
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request to change the exterior sign at 65 Main Street to include the Westford Parks & Recreation Department and waive any associated permitting fees.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request to change the exterior sign at 65 Main Street to include the Westford Parks & Recreation Department and waive any associated permitting fees..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Appoint Apparao Karri to the Cultural Council as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Apparao Karri to the Cultural Council as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Apparao Karri to the Cultural Council as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve a 2% performance-based increase and a 1% increase based on market basket salary adjustment effective as of July 1, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE a 2% performance-based increase and a 1% increase based on market basket salary adjustment effective as of July 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE a 2% performance-based increase and a 1% increase based on market basket salary adjustment effective as of July 1, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 20, 2019 and the amended minutes of the Regular Session of August 27, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 20, 2019 and the amended minutes of the Regular Session of August 27, 2019.
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 Regular Session minutes of August 20, 2019 and the amended minutes of the Regular Session of August 27, 2019..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of August 27, 2019 and not to release them to the public
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 27, 2019 and not to release them to the public.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 27, 2019 and not to release them to the public..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year 2021
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year 2021.
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 Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
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 contracts and purchase orders 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 Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:05 pm
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 10:05 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 10:05 pm..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
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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