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August 11, 2020
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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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Approve the June 9, 2020, June 20, 2020 Regular Session minutes and the joint meeting of the selectmen and the School and Safety Task Force minutes as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO APPROVE the June 9, 2020, June 20, 2020 Regular Session minutes and the joint meeting of the selectmen and the School and Safety Task Force minutes as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Clay - 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 (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO APPROVE the June 9, 2020, June 20, 2020 Regular Session minutes and the joint meeting of the selectmen and the School and Safety Task Force minutes as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - abstain, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - 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, subject to all public safety recommendations. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Public Hearing
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, Tonakarn-Nguyen -yes, Clay - 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, Tonakarn-Nguyen -yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the application from the Nabnasset American Legion to change the manager of their all alcoholic club license to Lori Gaudet
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from the Nabnasset American Legion to change the manager of their all alcoholic club license to Lori Gaudet. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - 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 application from the Nabnasset American Legion to change the manager of their all alcoholic club license to Lori Gaudet. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen -yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen -yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Operations During This Period
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant, approve the draft timeline, amended to reflect closing the Warrant on September 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Special Town Meeting warrant, approve the draft timeline, amended to reflect closing the Warrant on September 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Special Town Meeting warrant, approve the draft timeline, amended to reflect closing the Warrant on September 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve and sign the September 1, 2020 State Primary warrant
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and sign the September 1, 2020 State Primary warrant. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and sign the September 1, 2020 State Primary warrant. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve a compensatory day for town employees, not to create an overtime situations and for firefighters 8 hours of time off
It was moved by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a compensatory day for town employees, not to create an overtime situations and for firefighters 8 hours of time off. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a compensatory day for town employees, not to create an overtime situations and for firefighters 8 hours of time off. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Reaffirm their prior vote to sponsor a zoning bylaw amendment to reflect inclusive language and other ministerial changes and to refer the matter to the Planning Board for their recommendation
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAFFIRM their prior vote to sponsor a zoning bylaw amendment to reflect inclusive language and other ministerial changes and to refer the matter to the Planning Board for their recommendation Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAFFIRM their prior vote to sponsor a zoning bylaw amendment to reflect inclusive language and other ministerial changes and to refer the matter to the Planning Board for their recommendation Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the five residents to the Town and School Safety Task Force as residents-at-large with terms to expire on June 30, 2023
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the five residents to the Town and School Safety Task Force as residents-at-large with terms to expire on June 30, 2023. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the five residents to the Town and School Safety Task Force as residents-at-large with terms to expire on June 30, 2023. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Reappoint Raymond Clark to the Commission on Disability with a term to expire June 30, 2023
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT Raymond Clark to the Commission on Disability with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT Raymond Clark to the Commission on Disability with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to delegate to the Council on Aging the authority to execute Westford Rental Program agreements with landlords and tenants
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to delegate to the Council on Aging the authority to execute Westford Rental Program agreements with landlords and tenants. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to delegate to the Council on Aging the authority to execute Westford Rental Program agreements with landlords and tenants. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Accept a grant in the amount of $8,398 from the Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $8,398 from the Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $8,398 from the Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the request to expend $5,000 from the Lease of Town Buildings Revolving Account for the purposes repairing, restoring, and mitigating two water intrusion damages at the Roudenbush...
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expend $5,000 from the Lease of Town Buildings Revolving Account for the purposes repairing, restoring, and mitigating two water intrusion damages at the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc, 65 Main Street. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expend $5,000 from the Lease of Town Buildings Revolving Account for the purposes repairing, restoring, and mitigating two water intrusion damages at the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc, 65 Main Street. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE contracts and purchase orders as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE contracts and purchase orders as presented. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of list of correspondence. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of list of correspondence. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:16 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:16 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - yes, Peraner-Sweet -yes
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:16 pm. Hazelton - yes, Kost - yes, Tonakarn-Nguyen - yes, Clay - 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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