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July 14, 2020
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, Mark Kost, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Fletcher Library
Allow two temporary flag poles on the Town Common in connection with the celebration of Indian Independence Day, permitting a United States flag on one pole and an Indian Flag on the second pole...
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost), 1 ABSTAIN (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO ALLOW two temporary flag poles on the Town Common in connection with the celebration of Indian Independence Day, permitting a United States flag on one pole and an Indian Flag on the second pole during the event on Saturday, August 15, 2020, subject to all public safety recommendations. Clay - yes, Kost - no, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: KostAbstained: Tonakarn-Nguyen
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost), 1 ABSTAIN (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO ALLOW two temporary flag poles on the Town Common in connection with the celebration of Indian Independence Day, permitting a United States flag on one pole and an Indian Flag on the second pole during the event on Saturday, August 15, 2020, subject to all public safety recommendations. Clay - yes, Kost - no, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item B which was voted separately, subject to public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item B which was voted separately, subject to public safety recommendations. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item B which was voted separately, subject to public safety recommendations. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Board of Water Commissioners and Fire Department
Approve the updated Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Selectmen, Board of Water Commissioners and Fire Department
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the updated Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Selectmen, Board of Water Commissioners and Fire Department. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the updated Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Selectmen, Board of Water Commissioners and Fire Department. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Nusiance/Dangerous Dog
Dismiss the complaint with no finding (potential nuisance or dangerous dog hearing)
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, (Hazelton, Kost, Clay), 1 ABSTAIN (Nguyen-Tonakarn) and TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT WITH NO FINDING. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostAbstained: Tonakarn-NguyenChairman Andrea Peraner-Sweet recused herself from this public hearing, so she is not shown voting. The minutes record “VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, (Hazelton, Kost, Clay), 1 ABSTAIN (Nguyen-Tonakarn)” and the roll call lists the same four members.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, (Hazelton, Kost, Clay), 1 ABSTAIN (Nguyen-Tonakarn) and TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT WITH NO FINDING. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Complaint with No Finding.
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Kost, Tonakarn-NguyenChairman Andrea Peraner-Sweet recused herself from this public hearing, and the roll call lists the other four members, so she is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the license agreement with Leemilt's Petroleum, Inc and Getty Properties Corporation to allow permission to enter 275 Groton Road to perform environmental and geotechnical testing at 262...
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the license agreement with Leemilt's Petroleum, Inc and Getty Properties Corporation to allow permission to enter 275 Groton Road to perform environmental and geotechnical testing at 262 Groton Road. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the license agreement with Leemilt's Petroleum, Inc and Getty Properties Corporation to allow permission to enter 275 Groton Road to perform environmental and geotechnical testing at 262 Groton Road. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the request to expand the Town and School Safety Task Force with 5 additional residents at large
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expand the Town and School Safety Task Force with 5 additional residents at large. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expand the Town and School Safety Task Force with 5 additional residents at large. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint John Ricketson to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire June 30, 2023
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT John Ricketson to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT John Ricketson to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Reappoint the following to the respective boards and committees as listed
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT the following to the respective boards and committees as listed. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT the following to the respective boards and committees as listed. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of May 12, 2020 and May 26, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Nguyen-Tonakarn) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of May 12, 2020 and May 26, 2020. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Tonakarn-Nguyen
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Nguyen-Tonakarn) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of May 12, 2020 and May 26, 2020. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
The minutes record “VOTED 5 IN FAVOR”, but the roll call that follows lists Tom Clay yes, Mark Kost yes, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen abstained, Scott Hazelton yes, Andrea Peraner-Sweet yes, so the two do not agree. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence. Clay - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Hazelton - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (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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