MassVoter.com← Westford Select BoardWestford Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2019
25 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent.
Present: Elizabeth Almeida, Tom Clay, Mark Kost, Scott Hazelton
Absent: Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Every vote, in order
Signs, One in Each Direction on Forrest Road
Approve the request to install a winding road sign and a 25-mph advisory sign on Forrest Road in the section between Oak Hill Road and Groton Road
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to install a winding road sign and a 25-mph advisory sign on Forrest Road in the section between Oak Hill Road and Groton Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to install a winding road sign and a 25-mph advisory sign on Forrest Road in the section between Oak Hill Road and Groton Road..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Rentals Within the Town of Westford
Direct Town Manager Ross to exercise the will of the board to prohibit short term rental activity in town if an avenue becomes apparent after hearing from Counsel
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO DIRECT Town Manager Ross to exercise the will of the board to prohibit short term rental activity in town if an avenue becomes apparent after hearing from Counsel.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO DIRECT Town Manager Ross to exercise the will of the board to prohibit short term rental activity in town if an avenue becomes apparent after hearing from Counsel..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Properties and Private Roads
Accept Raftelis recommendation regarding multifamily residential properties and private roads
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ACCEPT Raftelis recommendation regarding multifamily residential properties and private roads.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ACCEPT Raftelis recommendation regarding multifamily residential properties and private roads..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Their INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee in the event that town meeting does not support Articles 6 and 7
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Hazelton) 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) THEIR INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee in the event that town meeting does not support Articles 6 and 7.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, KostNo: Hazelton
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Hazelton) 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) THEIR INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee in the event that town meeting does not support Articles 6 and 7..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Special Town Meeting - October 28, 2019
Recommend dismissing Article 1
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 1..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 2
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
From Amount
Recommend dismissing Article 3
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 3.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 3..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 4, with the exception of the fire antenna which is under Public Buildings and a position will be determined at Town Meeting, subject to Capital Planning Committee recommendation
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 4, with the exception of the fire antenna which is under Public Buildings and a position will be determined at Town Meeting, subject to Capital Planning Committee recommendation.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 4, with the exception of the fire antenna which is under Public Buildings and a position will be determined at Town Meeting, subject to Capital Planning Committee recommendation..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 5
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 5..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 6
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 6.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 6..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 7
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 7.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 7..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 8 and Article 9
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 8 and Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 8 and Article 9..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the request from the League of Women Voters to allow Election and Town Meeting signs on municipal properties for six days prior to the event date and three days after for removal
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request from the League of Women Voters to allow Election and Town Meeting signs on municipal properties for six days prior to the event date and three days after for removal.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request from the League of Women Voters to allow Election and Town Meeting signs on municipal properties for six days prior to the event date and three days after for removal..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Accept the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for the purpose of funding the Westford Senior Dental Program
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO ACCEPT the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for the purpose of funding the Westford Senior Dental Program.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO ACCEPT the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for the purpose of funding the Westford Senior Dental Program..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Dissolve The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task Force
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO DISSOLVE The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task Force.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO DISSOLVE The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task Force..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Reappoint Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO REAPPOINT Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO REAPPOINT Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as a Resident at Large for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO APPOINT Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as a Resident at Large for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO APPOINT Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as a Resident at Large for a term expiring on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the following Election Workers for terms to expire July 31, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT the following Election Workers for terms to expire July 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT the following Election Workers for terms to expire July 31, 2020..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Approve the Regular Session minutes from September 24, 2019 and the Joint Boards meeting minutes from October 2, 2019
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes from September 24, 2019 and the Joint Boards meeting minutes from October 2, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes from September 24, 2019 and the Joint Boards meeting minutes from October 2, 2019..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the Executive Session minutes, not to be released
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes, not to be released.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes, not to be released..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to expend $2,550 from the Lease of Town Buildings Revolving Account for the purposes of funding rain gutter repairs
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to expend $2,550 from the Lease of Town Buildings Revolving Account for the purposes of funding rain gutter repairs.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to expend $2,550 from the Lease of Town Buildings Revolving Account for the purposes of funding rain gutter repairs..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:35 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 9:35 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 9:35 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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