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February 25, 2020
18 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
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 TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Old/New Business
Approve the request of the Council on Aging to include residents (age 54 and under) who have been deemed to have a transportation hardship the opportunity to utilize the COA van service based on...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of the Council on Aging to include residents (age 54 and under) who have been deemed to have a transportation hardship the opportunity to utilize the COA van service based on availability of the COA van schedule.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of the Council on Aging to include residents (age 54 and under) who have been deemed to have a transportation hardship the opportunity to utilize the COA van service based on availability of the COA van schedule..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the amendments to the Westford Fire Department Ambulance Billing Collection Policy as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the amendments to the Westford Fire Department Ambulance Billing Collection Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the amendments to the Westford Fire Department Ambulance Billing Collection Policy as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement to offer their continued support for the Helena Crocker Residences project by agreeing to commit until February 25, 2023 the $1,500,000.00 of the...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Community Preservation Grant Agreement to offer their continued support for the Helena Crocker Residences project by agreeing to commit until February 25, 2023 the $1,500,000.00 of the Community Preservation ACT (CPA) funds as appropriated by the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting for the acquisition, construction and development of 18 units of age-restricted affordable housing at 60 Littleton Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Community Preservation Grant Agreement to offer their continued support for the Helena Crocker Residences project by agreeing to commit until February 25, 2023 the $1,500,000.00 of the Community Preservation ACT (CPA) funds as appropriated by the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting for the acquisition, construction and development of 18 units of age-restricted affordable housing at 60 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the request to reduce the membership of the Healthy Westford Committee to 9 full members
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to reduce the membership of the Healthy Westford Committee to 9 full members.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to reduce the membership of the Healthy Westford Committee to 9 full members..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Annual Town Meeting - March 28, 2020
Recommend dismissing Article 2
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 2..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Band Band
Recommend Article 5
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Project Amount Town Meeting Vote
Recommend Article 6
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 6.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 6..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Not recommend Article 21
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 21.
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Kost, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Hazelton
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 21..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Not recommend Article 34
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 34.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 34..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Sign and APPROVE the March 28, 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN AND APPROVE the March 28, 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN AND APPROVE the March 28, 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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 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 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Town Manager's Report
Accept gifts from Hanover RS Construction in the amount of $40,000 for transportation services and improvements along Route 110
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT gifts from Hanover RS Construction in the amount of $40,000 for transportation services and improvements along Route 110.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT gifts from Hanover RS Construction in the amount of $40,000 for transportation services and improvements along Route 110..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an electric supply contract for town and school buildings, with a contingency that renewable energy credits can be applied at a later date, for a period of...
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter into an electric supply contract for town and school buildings, with a contingency that renewable energy credits can be applied at a later date, for a period of up to 36 months beginning in December 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter into an electric supply contract for town and school buildings, with a contingency that renewable energy credits can be applied at a later date, for a period of up to 36 months beginning in December 2021..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request to expend $1,430 from the Lease of Town Buildings
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expend $1,430 from the Lease of Town Buildings
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expend $1,430 from the Lease of Town Buildings.” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR 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 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Kost)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:02 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:02 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:02 pm..” (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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