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April 28, 2020
18 recorded votes, 0 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 Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the application, as presented, for a change of directors for the Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Club license for the Franco-American Club, 55 West Prescott Street
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the application, as presented, for a change of directors for the Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Club license for the Franco-American Club, 55 West Prescott Street. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the application, as presented, for a change of directors for the Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Club license for the Franco-American Club, 55 West Prescott Street. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the application, as presented, to alter the licensed premises of the Craft Beer Cellar, 142 Littleton Road
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the application, as presented, to alter the licensed premises of the Craft Beer Cellar, 142 Littleton Road. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the application, as presented, to alter the licensed premises of the Craft Beer Cellar, 142 Littleton Road. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the minutes from the Regular Sessions of April 7, 2020 and April 14, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Sessions of April 7, 2020 and April 14, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Sessions of April 7, 2020 and April 14, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the minutes from the Executive Session of April 14, 2020 and to not release them
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the minutes from the Executive Session of April 14, 2020 and to not release them. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 APPROVE the minutes from the Executive Session of April 14, 2020 and to not release them. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the application, as presented, for a Chapter 138, Section 15 beer and wine package store license at Big Apple Market & Deli, 294 Littleton Road
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the application, as presented, for a Chapter 138, Section 15 beer and wine package store license at Big Apple Market & Deli, 294 Littleton Road. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 APPROVE the application, as presented, for a Chapter 138, Section 15 beer and wine package store license at Big Apple Market & Deli, 294 Littleton Road. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Rescind the letter of termination with WestfordCAT
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RESCIND the letter of termination with WestfordCAT. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 RESCIND the letter of termination with WestfordCAT. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Town Manager's Report
Accept a donation of two linden trees of 2.5" caliper from National Grid
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT a donation of two linden trees of 2.5" caliper from National Grid. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 a donation of two linden trees of 2.5" caliper from National Grid. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Accept a grant from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 for personal protective equipment for emergency medical services
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ACCEPT a grant from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 for personal protective equipment for emergency medical services. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 ACCEPT a grant from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 for personal protective equipment for emergency medical services. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the contracts as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 contracts as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the 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 correspondence. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 correspondence. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:07 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 8:07 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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 8:07 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet - 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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