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July 28, 2020
20 recorded votes, 2 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
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Accept the grant in the amount of $105,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Abbot School Pedestrian Improvement Project
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant in the amount of $105,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Abbot School Pedestrian Improvement Project. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen- yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant in the amount of $105,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Abbot School Pedestrian Improvement Project. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen- yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve Petition job no. 28900070 as submitted
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition job no. 28900070 as submitted. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition job no. 28900070 as submitted. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Public Hearing - Electrical Conduit Petition
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve Petition job no. 29059671 as submitted
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition job no. 29059671 as submitted. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - 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 Petition job no. 29059671 as submitted. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the road closure request of Cathy Order and the High-Flying Dogs event, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the road closure request of Cathy Order and the High-Flying Dogs event, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the road closure request of Cathy Order and the High-Flying Dogs event, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Approve the request from Emily Teller to display the lights at the police station, old center fire station, the J.V. Fletcher Library, Parish Center for the Arts, and the First Parish Church...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost)TO APPROVE the request from Emily Teller to display the lights at the police station, old center fire station, the J.V. Fletcher Library, Parish Center for the Arts, and the First Parish Church United, in addition to the trees on the Town Common and the Town Hall from Sunday, August 23, 2020 through Thursday, August 27, 2020, subject to the applicant receiving all parties' approval. Hazelton - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost)TO APPROVE the request from Emily Teller to display the lights at the police station, old center fire station, the J.V. Fletcher Library, Parish Center for the Arts, and the First Parish Church United, in addition to the trees on the Town Common and the Town Hall from Sunday, August 23, 2020 through Thursday, August 27, 2020, subject to the applicant receiving all parties' approval. Hazelton - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request of Wellbeing Fitness to use the Common for Community yoga on August 15, 2020, with a rain date of August 22, 2020 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am, subject to all Public Safety...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Nguyen-Tonakarn and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of Wellbeing Fitness to use the Common for Community yoga on August 15, 2020, with a rain date of August 22, 2020 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Nguyen-Tonakarn and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of Wellbeing Fitness to use the Common for Community yoga on August 15, 2020, with a rain date of August 22, 2020 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am, subject to all Public Safety recommendations. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Later Date
Approve the request of WestfordCAT and to delay the audit to a date no later than November 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of WestfordCAT and to delay the audit to a date no later than November 30, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of WestfordCAT and to delay the audit to a date no later than November 30, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Trash and Recycling
Support the Recycling Commission's request to apply for a technical assistance grant through the MA DEP to assist the town with conducting further analysis into Pay- As-You-Throw programs
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the Recycling Commission's request to apply for a technical assistance grant through the MA DEP to assist the town with conducting further analysis into Pay- As-You-Throw programs. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the Recycling Commission's request to apply for a technical assistance grant through the MA DEP to assist the town with conducting further analysis into Pay- As-You-Throw programs. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve a recognition for August 15, 2020 to be India Day and encourage all residents to join the Indian Community to celebrate/commemorate the 73rd anniversary of India's Independence
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSTAIN (Kost, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE a recognition for August 15, 2020 to be India Day and encourage all residents to join the Indian Community to celebrate/commemorate the 73rd anniversary of India's Independence. Hazelton - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - abstain
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Kost, Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSTAIN (Kost, Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE a recognition for August 15, 2020 to be India Day and encourage all residents to join the Indian Community to celebrate/commemorate the 73rd anniversary of India's Independence. Hazelton - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - abstain.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Authorize Town Counsel to prepare special legislation and a corresponding warrant article for inclusion in the next special or annual Town Meeting warrant to permit disbursement of the remaining...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE Town Counsel to prepare special legislation and a corresponding warrant article for inclusion in the next special or annual Town Meeting warrant to permit disbursement of the remaining escrow funds (originally retained to ensure completion of the construction of Rome Drive Extension) to the Lot Owners of Rome Drive extension to serve as partial reimbursement for construction monies expended to date. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE Town Counsel to prepare special legislation and a corresponding warrant article for inclusion in the next special or annual Town Meeting warrant to permit disbursement of the remaining escrow funds (originally retained to ensure completion of the construction of Rome Drive Extension) to the Lot Owners of Rome Drive extension to serve as partial reimbursement for construction monies expended to date. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Vidya Raman to the Cultural Council as a full member with a term expiring on June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Vidya Raman to the Cultural Council as a full member with a term expiring on June 30, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Vidya Raman to the Cultural Council as a full member with a term expiring on June 30, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Noelle Donovan to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term expiring on June 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Noelle Donovan to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term expiring on June 30, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Noelle Donovan to the Conservation Commission as a full member with a term expiring on June 30, 2020. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the grants as listed in Items 2,3,4 and 5 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grants as listed in Items 2,3,4 and 5 as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grants as listed in Items 2,3,4 and 5 as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, 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. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
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. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:23 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:23 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:23 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Clay - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Peraner-Sweet - yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
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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