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February 11, 2020
23 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Scott Hazelton took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 wine and malt license at 174 Littleton Road, to Helen Kaminski
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 wine and malt license at 174 Littleton Road, to Helen Kaminski. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 wine and malt license at 174 Littleton Road, to Helen Kaminski. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Old/New Business
Approve the revisions to the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Credit Policy as presented in the packet
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet. Seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the revisions to the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Credit Policy as presented in the packet. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet. Seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the revisions to the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Credit Policy as presented in the packet. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Appoint the residents requested as Election Officers with terms to expire July 31, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the residents requested as Election Officers with terms to expire July 31, 2020. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the residents requested as Election Officers with terms to expire July 31, 2020. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Annual Town Meeting
Approve the warrant and the order of the articles
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the warrant and the order of the articles. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the warrant and the order of the articles. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 1. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 1. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 13
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 13. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 13. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 14
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 14. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 14. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 15
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 15. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 15. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 16
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 16. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 16. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 16. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 16. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 18. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 18. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Recommend Article 20
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 20. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 20. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 23
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 23. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 23. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 25
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 25. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 25. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 33
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 33. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 33. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (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 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2020. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2020. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of January 28, 2020 and to not release at this time
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of January 28, 2020 and to not release at this time. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of January 28, 2020 and to not release at this time. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the gifts given to the Police Department and Fire Department from the Middlesex Savings Bank in the amount of $10,000 each
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT the gifts given to the Police Department and Fire Department from the Middlesex Savings Bank in the amount of $10,000 each. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT the gifts given to the Police Department and Fire Department from the Middlesex Savings Bank in the amount of $10,000 each. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Accept grant of in the amount of $70,163 for the Stony Brook Flow Restoration Project from the MassDEP and TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT grant of in the amount of $70,163 for the Stony Brook Flow Restoration Project from the MassDEP and TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT grant of in the amount of $70,163 for the Stony Brook Flow Restoration Project from the MassDEP and TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:26 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 9:26 pm. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 9:26 pm. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (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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