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December 8, 2020
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request for a change of manager on a M.G.L. c. 138 § 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license to Frank Parzyck
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request for a change of manager on a M.G.L. c. 138 § 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license to Frank Parzyck.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request for a change of manager on a M.G.L. c. 138 § 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license to Frank Parzyck..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
2050, and Determine Their Capability to Take on This Initiative
Continue discussion to the Select Board meeting on January 26, to consider renaming the Energy Committee, expanding the membership, and updating changes to their charge
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO continue discussion to the Select Board meeting on January 26, to consider renaming the Energy Committee, expanding the membership, and updating changes to their charge.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO continue discussion to the Select Board meeting on January 26, to consider renaming the Energy Committee, expanding the membership, and updating changes to their charge..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Operations During This Period
Waive 50% of the 2021 annual cost for All Alcohol Restaurant, All Alcohol Club, All Alcohol Inn Holder, and Wine and Malt Restaurant licenses with reduced payment due June 15, 2021
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE 50% of the 2021 annual cost for All Alcohol Restaurant, All Alcohol Club, All Alcohol Inn Holder, and Wine and Malt Restaurant licenses with reduced payment due June 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE 50% of the 2021 annual cost for All Alcohol Restaurant, All Alcohol Club, All Alcohol Inn Holder, and Wine and Malt Restaurant licenses with reduced payment due June 15, 2021..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Apply $475,000 in stabilization funds to balance the FY21 operating budget
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPLY $475,000 in stabilization funds to balance the FY21 operating budget.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPLY $475,000 in stabilization funds to balance the FY21 operating budget..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the draft language provided by Town Counsel and authorize town staff to submit the petition for special legislation
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft language provided by Town Counsel and authorize town staff to submit the petition for special legislation.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft language provided by Town Counsel and authorize town staff to submit the petition for special legislation..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the request to renew the annual Junk Dealer licenses as presented
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to renew the annual Junk Dealer licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to renew the annual Junk Dealer licenses as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the request to extend the time to provide a progress report
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to extend the time to provide a progress report.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to extend the time to provide a progress report..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Approve the 2021 Select Board schedule as presented
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2021 Select Board schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2021 Select Board schedule as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Thomas Barry and Jane Calvin to the 12 North Main Street Task Force for terms expiring on June 30, 2023
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Thomas Barry and Jane Calvin to the 12 North Main Street Task Force for terms expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Thomas Barry and Jane Calvin to the 12 North Main Street Task Force for terms expiring on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the August 25, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 22, 2020, September 29, 2020, October 13, 2020 and October 18, 2020 minutes
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the August 25, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 22, 2020, September 29, 2020, October 13, 2020 and October 18, 2020 minutes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the August 25, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 22, 2020, September 29, 2020, October 13, 2020 and October 18, 2020 minutes..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 24, 2020 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 24, 2020 and to not release them at this time.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 24, 2020 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize KP-Law to represent Westford and Ayer in an Intermunicipal Agreement for fire engine use and storage
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE KP-Law to represent Westford and Ayer in an Intermunicipal Agreement for fire engine use and storage.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE KP-Law to represent Westford and Ayer in an Intermunicipal Agreement for fire engine use and storage..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:47 pm
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:47 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:47 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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