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September 22, 2020
26 recorded votes, 0 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
Consent Agenda
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.
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..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Request for a Common Victualler License for Godly Smoothies,
Approve the application for a common victualler license as presented for Godly Smoothies, LLC
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application for a common victualler license as presented for Godly Smoothies, LLC.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application for a common victualler license as presented for Godly Smoothies, LLC..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 14, 2020 and July 28, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 14, 2020 and July 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 14, 2020 and July 28, 2020..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
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.
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..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Authorize the use of the Sidewalk Gift Account to fund the design amendment for the Carlisle Road sidewalk in the amount of $30,500
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the use of the Sidewalk Gift Account to fund the design amendment for the Carlisle Road sidewalk in the amount of $30,500.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the use of the Sidewalk Gift Account to fund the design amendment for the Carlisle Road sidewalk in the amount of $30,500..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the transfer of the Section 15 all alcoholic retail package store license as presented
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of the Section 15 all alcoholic retail package store license as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of the Section 15 all alcoholic retail package store license as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Joint Meeting with the School Committee and Finance Committee
Approve the request to increase the spending limit on the FY21 Coronavirus COVID-19 expense account to $2,142,123
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to increase the spending limit on the FY21 Coronavirus COVID-19 expense account to $2,142,123.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to increase the spending limit on the FY21 Coronavirus COVID-19 expense account to $2,142,123..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend dismissing Article 1
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 1..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 2
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend dismissing Article 3
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 3.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 3..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 4
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 5
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 10
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 11
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Remove Article 17 from the warrant
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REMOVE Article 17 from the warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REMOVE Article 17 from the warrant..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Not recommend Article 28
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 28.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 28..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to expand subject to Permitting Department requirements, and extend outdoor table service of food and alcoholic beverages, pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Control...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expand subject to Permitting Department requirements, and extend outdoor table service of food and alcoholic beverages, pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory Section 4 of COVID-19 Order No. 35, from November 1, 2020 for any period up to and until sixty days after the end of the state of emergency, for all licensees, or upon request.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to expand subject to Permitting Department requirements, and extend outdoor table service of food and alcoholic beverages, pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory Section 4 of COVID-19 Order No. 35, from November 1, 2020 for any period up to and until sixty days after the end of the state of emergency, for all licensees, or upon request..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Execute an Order of Taking for Jennie Richards Road as authorized by the June 20, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, Article 17
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE an Order of Taking for Jennie Richards Road as authorized by the June 20, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE an Order of Taking for Jennie Richards Road as authorized by the June 20, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, Article 17..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the election officers as presented with terms to expire July 31, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the election officers as presented with terms to expire July 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the election officers as presented with terms to expire July 31, 2021..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Require that the preservation restriction for the Parish Center for the Arts be held by the Westford Historical Commission for the 2019 CPA appropriation in the amount of $100,000 for exterior...
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REQUIRE that the preservation restriction for the Parish Center for the Arts be held by the Westford Historical Commission for the 2019 CPA appropriation in the amount of $100,000 for exterior building renovations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REQUIRE that the preservation restriction for the Parish Center for the Arts be held by the Westford Historical Commission for the 2019 CPA appropriation in the amount of $100,000 for exterior building renovations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Stormwater Credit and Adjustment Process documents and applications in accordance with the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Credit Policy
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Stormwater Credit and Adjustment Process documents and applications in accordance with the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Credit Policy.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Stormwater Credit and Adjustment Process documents and applications in accordance with the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Credit Policy..” (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.
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..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:08 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:08 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:08 pm..” (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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