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November 24, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Mark Kost as absent.
Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen
Absent: Mark Kost
Every vote, in order
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Approve the purchase orders and contracts as presented
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the application for a common victualler license for Diggy's Pizza to be located at 175 Littleton Road, Unit J
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application for a common victualler license for Diggy's Pizza to be located at 175 Littleton Road, Unit J.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application for a common victualler license for Diggy's Pizza to be located at 175 Littleton Road, Unit J..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Adopt a single tax rate
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO ADOPT a single tax rate.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO ADOPT a single tax rate..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Set the tax rate at $16.64
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO set the tax rate at $16.64.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO set the tax rate at $16.64..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the application as presented, subject to approval from the Building Department
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application as presented, subject to approval from the Building Department.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the application as presented, subject to approval from the Building Department..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Operations During This Period
Suspend collection of TRCCI's rent payments, pending re-evaluation on/about April 1, 2021 and TRCCI shall not bill back the town for utilities or groundskeeping during that time
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO SUSPEND collection of TRCCI's rent payments, pending re-evaluation on/about April 1, 2021 and TRCCI shall not bill back the town for utilities or groundskeeping during that time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO SUSPEND collection of TRCCI's rent payments, pending re-evaluation on/about April 1, 2021 and TRCCI shall not bill back the town for utilities or groundskeeping during that time..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to add the Westford Power Options with the next Tax Bill
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the request to add the Westford Power Options with the next Tax Bill.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the request to add the Westford Power Options with the next Tax Bill..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request to begin curbside collection on Unicorn Drive with the provision that collection many not be provided during inclement weather if Unicorn Drive is not properly plowed or treated
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the request to begin curbside collection on Unicorn Drive with the provision that collection many not be provided during inclement weather if Unicorn Drive is not properly plowed or treated.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the request to begin curbside collection on Unicorn Drive with the provision that collection many not be provided during inclement weather if Unicorn Drive is not properly plowed or treated..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the plan to divide the property as outlined on the map prepared by the Westford Engineering Department with the rear parcel to be reserved for the town's future use, with the parcel...
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the plan to divide the property as outlined on the map prepared by the Westford Engineering Department with the rear parcel to be reserved for the town's future use, with the parcel abutting Main Street to be sold as a single-family residence through a request for proposal process.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the plan to divide the property as outlined on the map prepared by the Westford Engineering Department with the rear parcel to be reserved for the town's future use, with the parcel abutting Main Street to be sold as a single-family residence through a request for proposal process..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the annual licenses presented to be renewed for 2021 with the condition that the annual liquor license holder return their required paperwork by November 30, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the annual licenses presented to be renewed for 2021 with the condition that the annual liquor license holder return their required paperwork by November 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPROVE the annual licenses presented to be renewed for 2021 with the condition that the annual liquor license holder return their required paperwork by November 30, 2020..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Appoint Dan O'Donnell and Michelle Smith to the Westford Scholarship and Grant Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2023
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPOINT Dan O'Donnell and Michelle Smith to the Westford Scholarship and Grant Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO APPOINT Dan O'Donnell and Michelle Smith to the Westford Scholarship and Grant Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8.40 pm
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO ADJOURN at 8.40 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Kost) TO ADJOURN at 8.40 pm..” (Motion: Hazelton, 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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